Across two weeks, FCTG Independent welcomed 68 home-based advisors and independent agency owners to its second series of post-pandemic in-person supplier training days, connecting agents with key air, land and cruise suppliers.
Travel Partners, Flight Centre Independent and Travel Associates at Home advisors received updates from suppliers and the FCTG Independent support team.
Brands included APT, Back-Roads Touring, Delta, G Adventures, Globus family of brands, Intrepid, On The Go Tours, Royal Caribbean and Topdeck.
The training days also included networking opportunities with suppliers over drinks, allowing attendees to catch up and strengthen industry connections.
FCTG Independent Australia Product Leader Paul Murrell, who facilitated the training days, said it was great to see the engagement between consultants and suppliers.
“These training days provide a fantastic opportunity for our agents to hear updates from our key suppliers and network with other FCTG Independent agents,” he said.
“We are continuing to ramp up our education and networking opportunities nationally and looking forward to the next round of training days in a few months.”
G Adventures Managing Director APAC Sean Martin added: “We love working with FCTG Independent as a preferred partner. Days like this are crucial to ensure agents are all over our product.”
“It seems to resonate with experienced agents who know their customers well and the value of an immersive travel experience.”
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