The Travel Agenda agency owner Lauren Kelly is the recipient of this year’s Magellan Travel and Globus family of brands (GFOB) 2026 Advisor Ambassador role opportunity to deepen her engagement and expertise across the touring and cruising brands.
Now in its second year, the program offers professional development and the opportunity to work closely with the GFOB team and gain in-depth product knowledge and experience.
Kelly’s appointment follows last year’s inaugural Advisor Ambassador, Andrea McNamara from Cairns Business & Leisure Travel, who experienced an Avalon Waterways European river cruise.
Cairns Business & Leisure Travel Managing Director Martin Keating said: “Andrea’s year as Magellan Ambassador for GFOB was a big win for all. We saw Andrea develop personally and professionally, and there has been a positive knock-on effect for the rest of the team.”
“Our collective knowledge of the GFOB products has increased considerably and Andrea has been able to impart that to other Magellan agents.”
Geelong-based Kelly recently visited the GFOB head office in Sydney, spending a day with key network stakeholders as part of her 2026 Advisor Ambassador role.
Magellan Travel General Manager Iain Summers said the program has proved successful, benefiting not only the 2026 Advisor Ambassador but the wider network as well.
“Our first Advisor Ambassador with GFOB was terrific. It has been an exceptional working collaboration with the Globus family of brands team. We are very thankful for their commitment, partnership and collective spirit in this initiative and for the opportunities it presents the members of our group,” he said.
“We are delighted to now see Lauren in this role and have no doubt it will be incredibly beneficial for all.”
GFOB National Account Manager Sarah Hoskin said the team was thrilled to work with Magellan Travel, continuing the joint initiative for a second year.
“The enthusiasm and support shown by Iain and Magellan network members has been very encouraging,” she said.
“Andrea was an excellent choice for our first Advisor Ambassador and her experience and enthusiasm for the role provided valuable insight to help us shape the program itself. We’re excited to continue this initiative with Lauren for the year ahead.”
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