The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is proud to announce a full house for our 2023 Christmas Lunch, underscoring the vibrant spirit and unity of the travel industry. This year’s event has outstripped previous attendance records with 420 industry professionals set to join the festivities, surpassing last year’s count of 300 and highlighting the event’s growing prestige.
CATO extends its heartfelt thanks to all attendees for their eager participation, which mirrors the commitment of our members, travel agents and industry partners. Our gratitude extends to all attendees and sponsors for making this event a cornerstone of industry celebration.
CATO’s Managing Director, Brett Jardine, acknowledges and extends it special appreciation to all sponsors whose support has been fundamental to the success of this event:
- European Travel Commission (Platinum Sponsor)
- Korea Tourism Organization (Gold Sponsor)
- Lockton Insurance (Silver Sponsor)
- Additional sponsors including: Destination Canada, Tourism Ireland, The Travel Corporation, Globus Family of Brands, G Adventures, TravelPay and Gow Gates.
- Prize sponsors including: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Singapore Airlines & Scoot, Tourism Philippines, Rocky Mountaineer, ANZCRO, Africa Safari Co and Mastercard Cash Passport.
The upcoming event, set for December 7th at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf, is a highlight for the industry, offering a wonderful mix of celebration and networking opportunities. CATO looks forward to what promises to be a remarkable close to the year.
For those unable to secure tickets, CATO is excited about the prospect of welcoming you to future events. We continue to be dedicated to fostering collaboration and camaraderie within the travel community.
