NTIA tickets selling fast

THE launch of ticket sales for this year’s National Travel Industry Awards (TD breaking news) has already prompted a strong response, with AFTA saying it expects tickets and tables to sell very quickly.

The highly anticipated event will see the return of the NTIAs for the first time since 2019, with the industry itching to get together again after the three-year pandemic-induced hiatus.

There are several tweaks to the arrangements for 2022, including discounted pricing for ATAS accredited members and AFTA allied members, and the ability to purchase tables without having to provide attendees’ names when making the transaction.

With Singapore Airlines now the NTIA’s major sponsor, the entire event will take place in the Sydney International Convention Centre’s Grand Ballroom.

AFTA CEO Dean Long said “NTIA 2022 is going to be a little different in a number of areas to allow for the optimum mix of awards presentations, dinner and post-dinner entertainment, dancing and networking,” with no after-party planned this year “in line with the financial reality of the travel sector”.

“The opportunity to all be together to celebrate the wonderful people and businesses in Australia’s travel sector is one we know members and suppliers are looking forward to, and we are grateful for the ongoing support,” Long added.

Tickets cost $220+GST for ATAS accredited businesses, and $260+GST for suppliers and other industry stakeholders.

Individual tickets and groups of up to nine can be purchased by CLICKING heRe, while tables of 10 can be purchased heRe.

The industry night of nights is on 15 Oct, with AFTA expected to shortly announce details of the next stage of judging.