Avis 2018 Scholarship winner gala
NOW in its 22nd year, Avis Budget Group hosted the Avis Scholarship Awards evening last Tue at the Park Hyatt Sydney, where Jo Patton from TravelManagers in NSW’s Ulladulla was announced as the 2018 winner.
“We’d like to offer another huge congratulations to Jo, and a very big thank you to all those across the Pacific that applied, as well as thank our major sponsor Qantas for their support,” said Avis Budget Group Managing Director Tom Mooney.
“There were many brilliant entries and we’ve been thrilled to read through so many applications illustrating some fantastic contributions to the industry,” he said.
“We look forward to continuing to develop our unique program, and to further encourage and develop excellence and innovation in driving outstanding customer journeys.”
The Scholarship is valued at over $40,000, and will provide Patton with international travel to Singapore to attend the 2019 WIT Conference, professional guidance and access to education and training opportunities with organisations such as the Cruise Lines International Association Australasia.
Patton started with TravelManagers just under two years ago and impressed the judges with her combination of travel and craft to create “Crafty Adventures”, a service specialising in cruises and tours with a crafty focus.