The National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs) 2022 gala brought the best and brightest travel professionals together under one roof in Sydney on Saturday night, marking a moment of unity and recognition of the shared purpose in celebrating the challenges overcome and travel success that lies ahead.
Nearly 1,200 travel professionals and businesses descended on the International Convention Centre’s Grand Ballroom for the NTIA ceremony, which was backed by Major Sponsor, Singapore Airlines.
Dean Long, CEO of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (which conducts the NTIA) opened the gala with an address that set the tone for the evening, with a heartfelt rallying call for everyone to remember the support they provided over the past two years; to clients, to the travel industry, and to each other.
As the night progressed through the hotly contested categories guests enjoyed the entertainment, the glitz and the opportunity to be together.
“The NTIAs 2022 was truly a night to remember. This is in no small part due to the high calibre of entries we received and the exemplary support travel professionals provided to their clients this year,” Long said.
“Events of the scale the NTIAs 2022 celebration do not just happen. On behalf of everyone I thank the hardworking AFTA team and the generous support of our sponsors for helping us realise our vision for this event.”
“Our resilient travel community is our greatest strength, and moving forward AFTA will continue our focus on harnessing the skills and expertise across our network to benefit our industry, our clients and our businesses.”
“Judging by some of the stories we heard about on the night, I know the travel industry will continue rising to overcome any challenges, just as we have already done over the course of the pandemic,” Long added.
NTIA 2022 Winners
Rookie of the Year – Bella King, American Express Global Business Travel
Most Outstanding Travel Consultant Leisure – Emily Kadinski, itravel Carlingford
Most Outstanding Travel Consultant Corporate – Lynette Wells, American Express Global Business Travel
Most Outstanding Travel Industry Training Institution – CLIA Australasia
Most Outstanding Employee Engagement and Recruitment Program – American Express Global Business Travel
Travel Consultant Scholarship – Kristy Moore, Travel Moore
Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign, Supplier – NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) – Walk for Wellness
Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Creative Cruising
Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Chimu Adventures
Sustainability Award, Agency – Reho Travel
Sustainability Award, Supplier – Air New Zealand
Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign, Agency – Ignite Travel Group – My Cruises
Most Outstanding Consumer Travel Reporter/ Journalist – Fiona Carruthers
Most Outstanding Industry Support, Accommodation – Quest Apartment Hotels
Most Outstanding Industry Support, Air – Singapore Airlines
Most Outstanding Industry Support, Cruise – Norwegian Cruise Line
Most Popular Travel Support Service – Amadeus
Most Popular Tourism Office – Singapore Tourism Board
Most Popular Travel Support Service – Amadeus
Most Popular Travel Support Service by an individual – Charlie Trevena
Most Outstanding Sales Executive – Land Supply – Dylan Hearne, Backroads Global Touring
Most Outstanding Sales Executive, Air – Nicole Laurie, Delta Air Lines
Most Outstanding Sales Executive – Cruise, Tenille Hunt, Quark Expeditions
