TRAVEL PARTNERS CONFERENCE KICKS OFF

TRAVEL Partners hosted its inaugural conference in Sydney last month, with top achievers taking home awards for sales performance and business growth. Joined by approximately 120 attendees from across the country, winners in each state were commended for their efforts, with excellence awards also presented to high achievers. The two-day event featured presentations on business planning, online marketing and practical information, in addition to the unveiling of a new online It concludes a very long journey, but finally the Australian travel industry is free from regulatory burden and opens the way for ATAS, an industry led endorsement scheme based upon professional standards, trustworthiness and experience,” he said. solution allowing members to have personal sites complete with a booking engine. Top achievers are pictured from left: Ania Hart, Entertainment Travel Partners; Tony Miles, Travel Partners VIC; Sandy Cvorak, Adriatic Adventures and Tours; Lesley Royle, Travel Partners QLD; Glenda Prudius, Amadeus Sydney; Tanya Ives, Travel Partners NSW; Mihoko Hirashima, Travel Partners NSW. Front Row: Jeff Hakim, Managing Partner; Jacki Scroggie, Travel Partners QLD; and Andrea Beck of Travel Partners WA. Westbury said the new era meant that agents were now free to make commercial decisions, which will make them more competitive in today’s marketplace.