This week, Tauck demonstrated its unwavering support and appreciation for Australian travel advisors with its largest-ever advisor-focused event series in Australia. The milestone week saw 195 advisors across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane attend Tauck training academies, where they became Tauck Certified Advisors through five hours of in-depth learning. This series of events, which was years in the making, reaffirms Tauck’s commitment to the advisor community, especially as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025.David Clark, Managing Director Australia said,
“At Tauck, we believe that our travel advisors are the heart and soul of our business. Their expertise and dedication play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our travellers. We’re excited to invest in their success and provide them with the tools and knowledge to excel in this dynamic industry.”
To emphasise this commitment, Tauck deployed an impressive lineup of sales leaders to support the initiative, including 14 key representatives from the U.S., Canada and Australia. The visiting team included Vice President, Global Sales and Reservations, Steve Spivak; National Account Managers from the USA, Jeff Bont, Karen Wayman, Steve Campuzano, Scott Peters, and Jenn Collins; Head of Sales Canada, Joe Scardigno; Associate Director, Meghan O’Shea; Sales and Marketing Director, Shauna Sullivan-Reilly; and Tauck Cruise Director, Nick Coward, making this the largest team Tauck has ever sent to Australia. They joined Australia’s National Account Managers, Helen Eves and Jerry Pilgrim; Australia’s Head of Customer Service, Serisha Ramdhani; and David Clark.
Commenting on the training academy, one Melbourne-based travel advisor said,
“We found it extremely worthwhile, and the training will assist us moving forward with sales and marketing the Tauck product. The insights and stories from all the speakers was warm, educational and inspiring. It is with industry partners such as Tauck that make our jobs selling such wonderful products so much easier.”
A week of appreciation and engagement
In addition to the academy events, Tauck’s dedicated team visited over 100 agencies to spread the “Tauck joy,” delivering valuable sales resources and exclusive Tauck merchandise. The week also featured Tauck’s attendance at five major travel expos and travel agency client events, further solidifying the brand’s investment in the Australian market.
“This week was all about showing our genuine appreciation, love, and support for our travel advisors. Our Australian partners play a pivotal role in connecting travellers with transformative Tauck experiences, and we’re here to ensure they have the best resources to succeed,” said Clark.
As Tauck approaches its 100th anniversary, the brand reaffirms its dedication to enriching lives through travel. With new river ships launching in 2026 and four new European land tours arriving in 2025, with more to be announced, Tauck is committed to evolving and improving its offerings to remain a top choice for discerning travellers.
For more information on Tauck, email [email protected], contact your local travel professional on 1800 962 043, or visit the website at www.tauck.com.au.
