Industry award judging begins

Industry award judging begins
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The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has begun judging this year’s National Travel Industry Awards with finalists making presentations to a three-person panel.

There are 33 award categories and finalists must respond to AFTA guidelines, with judging to end on June 14.

“We’re looking forward to seeing charismatic, creative and original presenters who are relaxed, and are enjoying the process,” AFTA chief executive Jayson Westbury said.

“This is an opportunity for presenters to showcase their business or individual performances over the selected time period,” he added.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on July 20 at Moore Park.

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