News Australia’s News Travel Network has joined forces with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) for the 2026 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA). The network returns as the official Consumer Media Partner, marking its fifth consecutive year supporting the People’s Choice Award.
The initiative places the travel industry’s premier consumer-voted award in front of Australia’s largest travel audience. Reaching more than 6.5 million[1] Australians monthly across digital and print, the campaign spans News Travel Network brands including Escape, news.com.au, delicious. travel, Travel+Luxury and Body+Soul, alongside The Australian and State Mastheads.
The NTIA People’s Choice Competition invites consumers to nominate their preferred travel brand in 50 words or less. Category eligibility spans cruise lines, ATIA-accredited tour operators, retail agencies and online travel platforms. Voters enter the draw for seven major consumer prize packages supported by industry sponsors including Singapore Airlines, Trafalgar, Flight Centre, Intrepid, VIVA Holidays, Viking, and Cover-More.
ATIA members will receive custom marketing assets to mobilise client voting, with five shortlisted finalists advancing to the winner announcement at the NTIA Gala Dinner on 10 October 2026 at Crown Melbourne.
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEAN LONG, CEO, AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION:
“We are thrilled to be welcoming News Travel Network back as the official Consumer Media Partner for NTIA this year, and the competition is sure to be fierce. Whether you’re a business looking to build your profile or a consumer who wants to get involved, the People’s Choice is always a highlight of NTIA.
“This is your chance to be recognised as Australia’s Best according to the Australian public. It’s a significant honour and definitely worth asking your clients to nominate you because they’re also then in the running for some fantastic prizes.”
QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEWS AUSTRALIA, NATIONAL HEAD OF TRAVEL, EMILY ROSS:
“Travel is a true passion for Australians and it’s one of the most important topics we cover across our network. Our readers don’t just consume travel content, they act on it. We are proud to continue supporting the NTIA People’s Choice Award for the fifth year running. Recognising the travel businesses that Australians love most is something we are genuinely delighted to be part of.”
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