Travel Counsellors brought together the inaugural members of its Hall of Fame at its headquarters in Manchester, to capture their stories and inspire future generations.
The Hall of Fame event welcomed the seven individuals inducted during the company’s annual conference in Liverpool in November 2025.
Recognised for their lasting contribution to Travel Counsellors, the group represents a diverse range of achievements spanning business growth, customer care, community building, recruitment and technology innovation.
Throughout the day, inductees took part in interviews and a recorded roundtable discussion reflecting on the evolution of Travel Counsellors, the milestones that have defined their careers and the lessons they hope to pass on to future generations.
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Karen Morris, director of TC engagement at Travel Counsellors, said: “The Hall of Fame was created to recognise the individuals whose contributions have helped shape Travel Counsellors into the business it is today.
“Bringing our inaugural inductees together again has given us a wonderful opportunity not only to celebrate their achievements, but to capture the stories, lessons and values behind them.
“Every Hall of Fame inductee represents a different chapter of our journey, and collectively they embody the spirit, innovation and care that have defined Travel Counsellors for more than three decades.
“By preserving those stories, we’re creating something that future generations of Travel Counsellors can learn from and be inspired by.
“The Hall of Fame is about honouring creating legacy, but it is also about helping to shape the future.”
Hall of Fame inductee Lisa Hillyard said: “Travel Counsellors has been such a big part of my life for more than 25 years, and it means the world to see my daughter Amy now following in my footsteps and forging her own path here too as a Travel Counsellor business owner.
“That’s what this business is all about – creating something lasting, not just in terms of success, but through the people and values we pass on.
“Being part of the Hall of Fame is an honour, but the real legacy is seeing the next generation take it forward.”
The inaugural Hall of Fame cohort includes Travel Counsellors Simon Cooper, Lisa Hillyard, Drew Palmer, Ed Pearson and Brian Telfer, alongside franchise sales consultant Cathy Oldfield and head of software engineering Jason Boyd.
The Hall of Fame will remain an annual celebration of those whose contributions have helped define the company’s culture, values and community, while inspiring those who will help write its next chapter.
