Recognising the invaluable contribution regional Travel Advisors make to their local communities and the Australian travel industry, Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays for more than 75 years, has launched its ‘Nominate a Mate’ campaign to celebrate the advisors who go above and beyond each day.
From 30 July, ATAS accredited Travel Advisors based in regional Australian areas will have the chance to win a place on an exclusive five-night Famil at the newly renovated Club Med Bintan through a peer-nominated campaign.
Travel Advisors are encouraged to nominate a colleague they believe deserves the opportunity to attend the Club Med Bintan famil by submitting a 40 to 90-second video explaining how they have made a positive impact on the industry and why they should be recognised. Once nominations close, the travel trade can vote for the advisors they believe are most deserving of the experience.
The campaign reflects Club Med’s commitment to recognising the vital role regional Travel Advisors play in inspiring Australians to travel. While many industry incentive programmes are traditionally driven by sales performance, ‘Nominate a Mate’ celebrates the qualities that can’t be measured by numbers, giving every regional Travel Advisor, regardless of agency size or location, the opportunity to be recognised by their peers.
Lisa Bacon, Head of Trade Sales for Club Med Pacific, said: “Regional Travel Advisors are the backbone of so many communities, building trusted relationships with their clients and creating unforgettable holiday experiences every day.
“‘Nominate a Mate’ is about celebrating the qualities that can’t be measured by sales alone such as the dedication, passion and lasting impact these advisors have on the people and communities they support.
“By putting recognition in the hands of their peers and local communities, we’re giving regional Travel Advisors the opportunity to be acknowledged for the difference they make, while bringing the industry together to celebrate those who go above and beyond.”
By inviting the travel trade to nominate the colleagues who consistently go the extra mile, Club Med aims to strengthen engagement with the travel trade industry across regional Australia while shining a spotlight on the service and advocacy that they provide to the industry.
The winning Travel Advisors will experience Club Med Bintan, the brand’s recently enhanced premium all-inclusive beachfront resort on Indonesia’s Bintan Island, just a short ferry ride from Singapore.
Following an extensive renovation, the resort now features brand-new accommodation, upgraded dining experiences including a new Barista Bar, enhanced family facilities and the addition of new Pickleball courts. Families can enjoy a new splash pad and dedicated indoor Family Hub, creating even more opportunities to connect, unwind and make lasting memories.
Combined with Club Med’s iconic all-inclusive offering of premium accommodation, gourmet dining, open bar, extensive range of land and water sports and wellness experiences, the resort provides Travel Advisors with the opportunity to experience firsthand the latest evolution of one of the region’s most popular holiday destinations.
Club Med’s ‘Nominate a Mate’ campaign will run from 30 July to 21 August 2026, with winners announced on 25 August 2026. The Club Med Bintan Famil will take place from 26 to 31 October 2026, with 12 Travel Advisors selected to attend.
