The National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs) 2022 gala brought the best and brightest travel professionals together under one roof, marking a moment of unity and recognition of the shared purpose of celebrating the challenges overcome and the travel success that lies ahead.
Thanks to Major Sponsor Singapore Airlines, nearly 1,200 travel professionals and businesses descended on the International Convention Centre’s Grand Ballroom for an NTIA ceremony unlike any that preceded it.
AFTA CEO Dean Long’s opening address set the tone for the evening with a heartfelt rallying call for everyone to remember the support they provided over the past two years; to clients, to the travel industry, and to each other.
As the night progressed through the hotly contested categories guests enjoyed the entertainment, the glitz and the opportunity to be together.
Quotes from Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) CEO Dean Long (who is available for interview)
“The NTIAs 2022 was truly a night to remember. This is in no small part due to the high calibre of entries we received and the exemplary support travel professionals provided to their clients this year.”
“Events of the scale the NTIAs 2022 celebration do not just happen. On behalf of everyone I thank the hardworking AFTA team and the generous support of our sponsors for helping us realise our vision for this event.”
“I hope everyone enjoyed the entertainment, and I look forward to sharing more details around AFTA’s new approach as we continue developing the theme of taking the travel industry forward into the future.”
“Judging by some of the stories we heard about on the night, I know the travel industry will continue rising to overcome any challenges, just as we have already done over the course of the pandemic.”
“Our resilient travel community is our greatest strength, and moving forward AFTA will continue our focus on harnessing the skills and expertise across our network to benefit our industry, our clients and our businesses.”
Full NTIA winners list:
- Rookie of the Year – Bella King, American Express Global Business Travel
- Most Outstanding Travel Consultant Leisure – Emily Kadinski, itravel Carlingford
- Most Outstanding Travel Consultant Corporate – Lynette Wells, American Express Global Business Travel
- Most Outstanding Travel Industry Training Institution – CLIA Australasia
- Most Outstanding Employee Engagement and Recruitment Program – American Express Global Business Travel
- Travel Consultant Scholarship – Kristy Moore, Travel Moore
- Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Creative Cruising
- Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Chimu Adventures
- Sustainability Award – Agency – Reho Travel
- Sustainability Award – Supplier – Air New Zealand
- Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign – Agency – Ignite Travel Group – My Cruises
- Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign – Supplier – NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) – Walk for Wellness
- Most Outstanding Consumer Travel Reporter/ Journalist – Fiona Carruthers
- Most Outstanding Industry Support – Accommodation – Quest Apartment Hotels
- Most Outstanding Industry Support – Air – Singapore Airlines
- Most Outstanding Industry Support – Cruise – Norwegian Cruise Line
- Most Popular Travel Support Service – Amadeus
- Most Popular Tourism Office – Singapore Tourism Board
- Most Popular Travel Support Service by an individual – Charlie Trevena
- Most Outstanding Sales Executive – Land Supply – Dylan Hearne, Backroads Global Touring
- Most Outstanding Sales Executive – Air – Nicole Laurie, Delta Air Lines
- Most Outstanding Sales Executive – Cruise, Tenille Hunt, Quark Expeditions
- Most Outstanding Travel Agency Manager – Jacinta Blundell, Helloworld Travel Buderim & Caboolture
- Most Outstanding Mobile/Home-Based Travel Advisor – Rose Febo, TravelManagers
- Most Outstanding Travel Agency – Leisure – Helloworld Travel Mackay, Mt Pleasant & Townsville
- NewsCorp Australia People’s Choice Award – Linda Forster, TravLin Travel
- Most Outstanding Online Travel Agency – MyCruises
- Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network – TravelManagers Australia Pty Ltd
- Most Outstanding Travel Management Company – Corporate Travel Management (CTM)
- Most Outstanding Non-Branded Agency Group – Travellers Choice
- Most Outstanding Travel Agency Group – Flight Centre Travel Group
