PHOTOS: TravelManagers BPMs treat suppliers to appreciation lunches across the country

PHOTOS: TravelManagers BPMs treat suppliers to appreciation lunches across the country
Edited by Travel Weekly


    TravelManagers’ team of state-based Business Partnership Managers (BPMs) employed a tasty way to express their appreciation for partner suppliers, hosting a series of “appreciation lunches” at Greek restaurants in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney throughout June.

    The lunches were held to thank partner suppliers for their continued support of TravelManagers. Many who attended expressed their delight and gratitude at being able to get together to network and share information over fabulous food.

    Charlie Ridout of Travel Loop was among the suppliers who attended the Sydney lunch, and echoed the sentiments expressed by many of his fellow lunch guests: “it was a great industry get-together and confirmation of how important TravelManagers is to all of us. It was so good that so many people attended, despite everyone being flat-out busy.”

    “Thank you for such a lovely lunch, I truly felt appreciated,” agreed Samantha Tamba of Collette, who attended the Brisbane lunch event.

    “We absolutely treasure our partnership and all your support.”

    Alex Fayan from Aurora Expeditions also attended the Sydney lunch said: “Thank you all for hosting and spoiling us last Friday. It was very much appreciated to feel appreciated! Excellent venue, food, drinks and of course company. It was a fantastic event, and I can’t wait to work more closely with you all and your lovely agents.”

    Check out some pics of the lunches below:

    SA group – Twelve SA-based supplier reps joined TravelManagers’ BPM for SA, Maggie Bootsman (standing at back), for a thank-you lunch at Adelaide’s The Greek on Halifax café. (L-R) Victoria Chigwidden(Azamara), David Clark(Tauck), Jill Rimmer (Club Med), Robert Covre (Malaysian), Zoe Francis (Bunnik), Jacquie Roberts (Colette), Johnny McCarten (On the Go), Maggie Bootsman (TravelManagers’ BPM for SA), Kylie Good (Rex Airlines), Neil Saunders (Wild Earth), Shoana Bannister (Journey Beyond), Paul Groundwater (Viva Holidays), Karen Koval (Air NZ).

    Alison Banks (left, TravelManagers’ BPM for WA) was joined by thirteen supplier reps including Shaun McIntosh (Globus Family) for a delicious, 3-course Greek lunch and plenty of laughs.

    Enjoying the festive atmosphere in Melbourne: (L-R) Jared Voss (BDM, Princess Cruises) Travis Graham (BDM, Aurora Expeditions) and Naomi Allen (National Sales Manager, Scoot).

    Melbourne – (L-R) Sarah Hosking (BDM, Globus family of brands), Sarah Miller (BDM, Carnival Australia) and Fraser Tong (BDM, Driveaway Holidays) were among 38 supplier partners to enjoy a fabulous food at Melbourne’s iconic Stalactites Greek Restaurant.

    Brisbane – Greca Restaurant at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharf Precinct was the location chosen to host TravelManagers’ supplier appreciation lunch, Greek-style, in Brisbane. Guests included (L-R) Kelly Lachker (Qatar Airways), Fiona Lawless (Cathay Pacific), Kat Nitarski (On The Go Tours), Miriam Musgrave (Airline Rep Services), Simone Barnett (Discover the World), Janis McDonald (Air Canada) and Michelle Nickelson (Club Med).

    Sydney – TravelManagers welcomed 60 supplier partners to lunch at Sydney’s beloved Diethnes Greek Restaurant: (L-R) Samantha Morgan – (Business Development Specialist, NCL), Angela Middleton (Senior Manager Sales AUS/NZ, NCL), Lia Malone (TravelManagers’ Cruise Product Manager), Trevor Thwaites (Head of Sales, Celebrity Cruises), Greg Wilson (National Sales Manager, Cruiseco), Helen Eves (National Account Manager, Tauck), David Reeves (NSW/ACT Sales Executive, Wide Eyed Tours), Gareth Coakley (BDM NSW/ACT, Journey Beyond), Ryan O’Connell (Trade Account Manager NSW/ACT/QLD, Cathay Pacific), Justin Smythe (Head of Sales, Travel Sapphire), Grant Campbell (TravelManagers’ COO).

    Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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