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itravel members gather for Long Lunch and a feast of exclusive travel insights

Last week, itravel hosted a ‘long lunch’ event at Watersedge in The Rocks, Sydney, where learning was the main course.  

Last week, itravel hosted a ‘long lunch’ event at Watersedge in The Rocks, Sydney, where learning was the main course.  

The event was attended by numerous itravel members, head office’s senior team and key suppliers such as Ponant, AmaWaterways, Star Clippers, G Adventures, AAT Kings and Fiji Airways. 

During the event, suppliers presented their latest offers and products, giving agents and attendees insights into creating unique travel experiences for their clients. 

Suppliers at the long lunch itravel
Suppliers at the Long Lunch

The event also included opportunities to hear from suppliers about emerging travel trends and upcoming deals. 

Chief Operations Officer Joe Karbo was delighted with how the event, which included a three-course wining and dining experience, turned out.

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The head office team.

“The itravel long lunch event was a great success, bringing together our valued network and esteemed partners for an unforgettable afternoon of networking and discovery,” he said.

“It’s through events that we reaffirm our commitment to providing our members with access to the very best that the travel industry has to offer.”

Guests at the long lunch
Attendees at the Long Lunch

In May, the travel agency group expanded its booking platform HQ by itravel to include cruise bookings, catering to the rising demand for cruise holidays. 

For more information about the advisor network, click here

Guests at the itravel long lunch
Lunching and learning.

Last month, Brisbane-based agent Nicole Beasley achieved a major milestone, celebrating 40 years in travel with an exclusive event in collaboration with Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) Australia and Regent Seven Seas Cruises at the Queensland Ballet.

Read why this itravel agent recently decided to open a bricks-and-mortar store.