Remember the ATIA Renewal Rockstar incentive rewarding members with epic prizes for refreshing their accreditation? The Australian Travel Industry Association has just shared the 19 ATIA-accredited travel businesses that have earned both the title of Renewal Rockstar and some major travel prizes.
This year’s top prize winner was Exclusively Cruising, sailing away with an eight-day Viking river or ocean cruise for two, while the other major winner was H.I.S Australia and Hastwell Travel & Cruise, winning two economy-class flights to anywhere in the Singapore Airlines network.
Exclusively Cruising Director Julie O’Grady said she was thrilled to win the Viking cruise in the ATIA Renewal Rockstar promotion.
“As a proud ATIA-accredited business and committed member, I’m a strong supporter of the incredible work [ATIA CEO] Dean and the team continue to deliver. Being part of an industry grounded in trust, professionalism and outstanding service means the world to me. I am incredibly grateful to ATIA and Viking for this generous and unforgettable opportunity,” she said.
Viking Managing Director ANZ Michelle Black congratulated ATIA and Exclusively Cruising.
“Congratulations to ATIA on the success of the ‘Renew and Win’ campaign and to the team at Exclusively Cruising for winning the eight-day Viking voyage,” she said.
“ATIA’s unwavering advocacy, commitment to industry standards, and the resources it provides continue to elevate our entire sector. We’re proud to be a part of a campaign that champions the vital work of travel advisors across the country.”
Major sponsor Singapore Airlines also commended the incentive and winners with General Manager Agency Sales Greg McJarrow saying that “supporting the Renewal Rockstar initiative builds on our commitment as major sponsor of the National Travel Industry Awards and reflects our dedication to celebrating and supporting excellence across the Australian travel industry.”
“We congratulate all the winners and commend their outstanding contribution to raising the standard of travel service in Australia.”
All businesses that renewed their ATIA accreditation before 31 March were eligible for the draw.
The full list of ATIA Renewal Rockstar winners and their prizes are:
- Exclusively Cruising – 8-day Viking river or ocean cruise for two (Donated by Viking)
- H.I.S Australia and Hastwell Travel & Cruise – 2x economy-class flights on the Singapore Airlines network (Donated by Singapore Airlines)
- Port Macquarie Travel – 2x economy-class flights to Johannesburg (Donated by Qantas)
- Helloworld Travel Engadine – 2x domestic flights (Donated by Virgin Australia)
- Triple R Travel, Travelglobe, Sailing Whitsundays, South Perth Travel & Expedition Partners – Individual GOLD Velocity Frequent Flyer memberships (Donated by Virgin Australia)
- VS Oceania Pty Ltd – Classic Vietnam Trip (Donated by G Adventures)
- Villa Holiday Your Way – $2,500 Intrepid Australia travel voucher (Donated by Intrepid Travel)
- Anywhere Travel – $2,500 Intrepid Australia travel voucher (Donated by Intrepid Travel)
- Travelling – $2,500 Intrepid Australia travel voucher (Donated by Intrepid Travel)
- Helloworld Travel Portland – $350 credit on ticketing fees (Donated by Air Tickets)
- Ready 2 Travel – $350 Virgin Australia credit (Donated by CVFR Consolidation Services)
- Casino Travel Shoppe – Cover-More Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance Policy (Donated by Cover-More)
- Fly Me Now – Cover-More Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance Policy (Donated by Cover-More)
- Devonport Travel & Cruise – Cover-More Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance Policy (Donated by Cover-More)
Virgin Australia General Manager Sales Darren McDermott said: “Virgin Australia congratulates all the winners and applauds their outstanding dedication to excellence in the travel industry.”
“Our partnership with ATIA continues to reflect our commitment to recognising and supporting the industry’s ongoing success.”
Qantas Executive Manager, Global Sales & Distribution Kathryn Robertson said: “Qantas is proud to support ATIA and the Renewal Rockstar promotion, which recognises the critical role of accredited travel businesses in delivering trusted, high-quality service. Congratulations to all the winners.”
ATIA CEO Dean Long said it was fantastic to see the member support for the incentive and thanked all the promotion sponsors for the generous prizes to add fun to the accreditation renewal process.
“It’s been fantastic to see such strong member support for showcasing excellence through accreditation and it’s been even better to be able to reward that enthusiasm with our Renewal Rockstar Competition. A huge thank you to all our generous sponsors and especially our main sponsors Viking and Singapore Airlines for adding even more fun to the process of renewing,” he said.
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