An outstanding 8,365 industry votes have been counted – and the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has revealed the 2025 NTIA Finalist list for the National Travel Industry Awards’ popularly voted categories.
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for – and we can finally share the finalists in the 2025 NTIA’s 12 popularly voted categories.
The 2025 NTIA Finalist list are comprised of the top five-ranked companies in each category – here’s the full list.
Category 21: Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Specialised
- 50 Degrees North
- AAT Kings
- Albatross Tours
- Back-Roads Touring
- Vietnam Travel & Cruise
- Wide Eyed Tours & Travel
Category 22: Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Global
- APT Luxury Travel
- G Adventures
- Intrepid Travel
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
- TTC Tour Brands
Category 23: Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Product/Service
- Cruiseco
- DriveAway
- Expedia TAAP
- Room-Res
- Viva Holidays
Category 24: Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Destination/Experience
- Adventure World
- ANZCRO
- Bench Africa
- Sno’n’Ski Holidays
- The Africa Safari Co.
Category 25: Most Popular Tourism Office
- Brand USA
- Destination Canada – Australia
- Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania
- Tourism Fiji
- Tourism New Zealand | Manaakitanga Aotearoa
Category 26: Most Popular Accommodation Group/Chain
- Club Med
- Discovery Parks & Resorts (G’day Group)
- Minor Hotels Australasia
- Outrigger Resorts & Hotels
- Quest Apartment Hotels
Category 27: Most Popular Airline – Online
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Virgin Australia
Category 28: Most Popular Airline – Offline
- Finnair
- Gulf Air
- Lufthansa Group
- RwandAir
Category 29: Most Popular Ocean Cruise Operator
- National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises
- Royal Caribbean
- Viking
Category 30: Most Popular River Cruise Operator
- AmaWaterways
- APT Luxury Travel
- Avalon Waterways
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Viking
Category 31: Most Popular Car Rental Operator
- AVIS
- Budget Australia
- East Coast Car Rentals
- Hertz
- Thrifty
Category 32: Most Popular Reservations/Groups Team
- ANZCRO
- APT Travel Group
- Bunnik Tours
- Room-Res.com
- Viking
2025 NTIA 2025 Finalists: Ready to celebrate
On behalf of ATIA, CEO Dean Long thanked voters for their record-breaking participation to inform the 2025 NTIA Finalist list and looked forward to celebrating all the finalists’ achievements at the 2025 NTIAs at The Star Brisbane on 18 October.
“Once again, we’ve seen a record turnout for the voting process and I want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to have their say,” he said.
“The enthusiasm and support from across the industry is a testament to the passion and pride we share, and this year’s finalists truly showcase the remarkable skill, innovation and dedication of our travel professionals.”
Karryon congratulates all the 2025 NTIA Finalists and nominees in the 2025 NTIAs ahead of the Australian travel industry’s night of nights.
