AN independent travel counsellor celebrated her hard work with the stars at the annual travel agents’ conference in Manchester.

Caroline Jenkins was invited to attend the 20th anniversary event as a reward for her dedication.

She was joined by more than 1,500 delegates, including 750 fellow travel counsellors from eight countries at the largest travel conference in the UK.

Special guests included tenor Russell Watson and Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall.

Caroline said: “It was a truly motivational weekend and I was inspired by the brilliant speakers.”