- JP John-Paul Griffin and Gillian Noonan have completed Travel Counsellors training in Cork
- Both new counsellors bring extensive previous travel industry experience
- The Cork office has been expanding its team throughout 2026
- Training covers booking systems, client relationship management and regulations
- The Irish travel market has been showing growth in both leisure and corporate segments
Travel Counsellors has welcomed two new professionals to its Irish community following completion of training programmes
JP John-Paul Griffin and Gillian Noonan have completed their training at the Cork office and have been preparing to begin serving clients across the Irish market. The new counsellors bring extensive travel industry experience to their roles, with both having worked in various capacities within the sector before joining the Travel Counsellors network. The Cork office has been expanding its team throughout 2026 as demand for personalised travel services continues to grow.
The training programme at Travel Counsellors has been structured to provide comprehensive preparation for independent travel professionals operating within the franchise model. New counsellors receive instruction on booking systems, client relationship management and industry regulations during their induction period. The company has been recruiting across its Irish operations, with the Cork office serving as a regional hub for training and support functions.
The travel retail sector has been experiencing transformation as consumers increasingly seek personalised service and expert guidance for complex itineraries. Travel Counsellors has been positioning its network of independent professionals as an alternative to automated booking platforms, with the company emphasising the value of human expertise in travel planning. The Irish travel market has been demonstrating resilience and growth during 2026, with both leisure and corporate travel segments expanding.
