We got there in the end Andy

A GROUP of former Magellan Travel staff recently got together for a long overdue lunch in Melbourne to finally celebrate the retirement of long-term Magellan leader Andrew Macfarlane, who announced his departure from the business back in 2020 (TD 25 Nov 2020).

As a result of various COVID lockdowns, Macfarlane was unable to enjoy a proper send off in 2020, however that was all put to rest with a proper farewell and good luck from his tight-knit team last week, with former Magellan Travel Group National Business Manager Scott Darlow gushing in his praise of his one-time boss and mentor.

“To us Andrew was more than just our manager, he was a true leader, visionary, guide and mentor who moulded this small team together to become the leading agency consortia head office team in the land and all remain very close friends to this day,” Darlow said.

“Andrew’s place in the industry’s history is cemented as he drove industry change which benefitted all agents and he deserves to look back in retirement with fond memories, but seriously, now in retirement how much gardening and surfing can one do on the Victorian South Coast - especially in winter.”

Macfarlane led the Magellan Travel Group for more than a decade, adding to an impressive resume which also included management stints at STA Travel, Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

pictured enjoying lunch at Tippy Tay Restaurant in Melbourne near Magellan’s old spiritual home on Exhibition Street are: ex Magellan staff David Stafford, Paula Phillips, Scott Darlow, Michelle Kerr, Andrew Macfarlane & Mitch How.