Sarah Evans, a recent tourism graduate, is being equipped with everything she needs for a successful travel career as the winner Travelport’s ‘Agent of the Future’ program.
The ‘Agent of the Future’ program has been underway for 13 years, with the aim to help students prepare for a career in the travel industry by reaching high standards of excellence in their studies.
Teachers are invited to nominate outstanding students for the award, and the winner was selected by an expert judging panel appointed by Travelport.
Sarah Evans, who recently completed her Certificate III in Travel & Tourism at TAFE Queensland North, was announced as the 2014 Agent of the Future, recognising her as the most outstanding travel and tourism student across more than 60 tertiary colleges in Australia and New Zealand that offer training courses on Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform.
As the winner, Sarah has won accommodation and return airfare to Ireland courtesy of Air Tickets and Tourism Ireland.
Sarah said completing the course was a ‘huge accomplishment’ and the award is tops off what was a ‘memorable year’.
“Having just started a job at Cairns Domestic Airport, I am excited for a career in the travel industry.”
Sarah Evans, 2014 Agent of the Future
Travelport general manager Pacific, Kaylene Shuttlewood said the company is committed to support students undertaking and preparing for a career in travel.
Travelport also announced the winner of the Instructor of the Year Award, Cheryleigh-Anne Lazarus from TAFE Brisbane. Cheryleigh-Anne has received two round-trip flights to Cairns and a five-night stay at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, courtesy of Sheraton Mirage.
The announcement of the winners follows a week-long series of Learning and Development Forums hosted by Travelport with educators in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Travelport would like to thank Carnival Australia for sponsoring the venue for the Sydney forum, which took place on board the Carnival Spirit, as well as Air Tickets, Marriott, Tourism Ireland and Wynwood Estate for their generous support in this year’s program.