Industry celebrated at glittering NTIA bash

Industry celebrated at glittering NTIA bash
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More than 1300 industry members gathered at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park on Saturday for the annual National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA), as Australian Federation of Travel Agents chief executive Jayson Westbury paid tribute to an industry that is “powering forward”.

The event saw a record 34 travel industry individuals and groups named number one in their respective categories.

Helloworld was named Best Travel Agency Group, with Bicton Travel awarded Best Travel Agency Retail – Single Location and Best Travel Agency Corporate – Multi Location going to The Travel Authority.

Entertainment came in the form of dance group Swagamama and energetic Australian superstar, Timomatic, who had the crowd on their feet at just 7pm with many breaking out a few moves before dinner had even been served.

Westbury described the evening as a “true reflection of the camaraderie, strength and commitment of the people who make up the Australian travel industry”.

“The fact that these awards have attracted such a diverse range of travel intermediaries and individuals demonstrates the skill and expertise within the industry and the competitive nature and passion of its participants vying for the award,” he said.

“The Australian travel industry is powering forward, and the willingness of these travel professionals to adapt, innovate and continuously grow with the times is a strong reminder of this. Congratulations to all finalists and winners.”

For the second year in a row, the event was hosted by Australian actor, author and TV personality, Andrew Daddo with Qantas once again the major sponsor.

 

Here's a full list of the winners:

 

Best Travel Agency Group (100 outlets or more)

Helloworld Limited

Sponsor: Qantas Airways

 

Best Travel Agency Retail – Single Location

Bicton Travel

Sponsor: Singapore Airlines

 

Best Travel Agency Retail – Multi Location

Helloworld Hunter Travel Group

Sponsor: Qantas Airways

 

Best Travel Agency Corporate – Single Location

Goldman Travel

Sponsor: Qantas Airways

 

Best Travel Agency Corporate – Multi Location

The Travel Authority

Sponsor: AVIS

 

Best National Travel Management Company

Corporate Travel Management

Sponsor: Qantas Airways

 

Best Business Events Travel Agency

cievents

Sponsor: Amadeus

 

Best Travel Consultant – Retail

Sophie Brooks, Harvey World Travel Lane Cove, NSW

Sponsor: Cover-More Travel Insurance

 

Best Travel Consultant – Corporate

Ric Pattaro, TravelManagers, NSW

Sponsor: AVIS

 

Best Travel Agency Manager – Retail

Michelle McNamara, Phil Hoffmann Travel, SA

Sponsor: Virgin Australia

 

Best Travel Agency Manager – Corporate

Shelley Leven, Corporate Travel Management, QLD

Sponsor: Virgin Australia

 

Rookie of the Year Agent

Bridgit Little, Globenet Travel, QLD

Sponsor: Travelport

 

Best Niche Wholesaler

Back-Roads Touring

Sponsor: South African Tourism

 

Best Domestic Airline

Qantas Airways

Sponsor: Air Tickets

 

Best International Airline – On-Line

Emirates

Sponsor: The Travel Corporation

 

Best International Airline – Off-Line

Finnair

Sponsor: Consolidated Travel

 

Best Cruise Operator – Australian Based Operation

Royal Caribbean

Sponsor: AA Appointments

 

Best Cruise Operator – International Based Operation

APT

Sponsor: Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers

 

Best Tour Operator – Domestic

APT

Sponsor: Royal Caribbean International

 

Best Tour Operator – International

APT

Sponsor: Royal Caribbean International

 

Best Car/Campervan Rental Operator

Hertz

Sponsor: Expedia

 

Best Tourist Office – National

Tourism Victoria

Sponsor: Cover-More Travel Insurance

 

Best Tourist Office – International

Tourism New Zealand

Sponsor: Global Blue

 

Best Wholesaler – Australian Product

Infinity Holidays

Sponsor: Accor

 

Best Wholesaler – International Product

Infinity Holidays

Sponsor: AA Appointments

 

Best Agency Support Service

Air Tickets

Sponsor: The Travel Doctor – TMVC

 

Best Sales Executive – Industry Supplier

Tomas Malmberg, Insight Vacations, QLD

Sponsor: World Leading Cruise Lines

 

Rookie of the Year – Supplier

Andrea Morgan, G Adventures, NSW

Sponsor: Greece and Mediterranean Travel

 

Best Hotel/Resort – Australian Property

Qualia

Sponsor: Sabre Pacific

 

Best Hotel/Resort Group

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Sponsor: Expedia

 

Best Registered Travel Industry Training Institution

Sydney TAFE -Travel & Tourism

Sponsor: Travel Trade Recruitment

 

Best Travel Writer

Kerry van der Jagt

Sponsor: World Leading Cruise Lines

 

Best Travel Agent Technology Innovation

Travelport Merchandising Platform – Travelport

Sponsor: Qantas Credit Union

 

Emirates Travel Consultant Scholarship

Rane Reguson, Jetsetter Travel, QLD

Sponsor: Emirates

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