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Virtuoso ventures to NZ for first post-pandemic catchup and reconnection

Global luxury and experiential travel agency network Virtuoso’s member relations team met with New Zealand members this week for its first in-person, post-pandemic gatherings – without a Zoom screen in sight.

Global luxury and experiential travel agency network Virtuoso’s member relations team met with New Zealand members this week for its first in-person, post-pandemic gatherings – without a Zoom screen in sight.

Member Relations Account Director Michele Duncan and recently appointed Member Relations Account Manager Jen Pagett spent the week reconnecting with the NZ-based Virtuoso community and forging new relationships.

Virtuoso General Manager Australia & New Zealand Fiona Dalton said: “It’s great to see our membership team engaging face-to-face with our New Zealand members, who are such an important part of our regional community.”

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L-R: Michele Duncan (Virtuoso ), Jen Pagett (Virtuoso), Daniel Wright (Tourism Australia), Kelly Showler (Private Travel Company), Kerry Graham (Private Travel Company), Clinton Sangster (Private Travel Company) and Katherine Madill (Private Travel Company).
 

“We’re believers in the power of human connection, be it connecting Virtuoso with members and partners or assisting members to connect their travellers with the best experiences from around the world, and this week in New Zealand is a great example of that.”

In partnership with Tourism Australia, Virtuoso hosted a luxe networking dinner where NZ advisors from around the country gathered for a delicious degustation of local produce while learning about Australia.

Tourism Australia Distribution & Partnership Manager for New Zealand Daniel Wright said: “This event has brought together some of New Zealand’s leading luxury travel advisors and we are thrilled to work alongside Virtuoso to keep Australia on the map for Kiwi travellers.”

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L-R: Heidi Walker (Travel Associates), Kelly De Graaf (Travel Associates), Sian Cribbens (Travel Associates), Sarah Jamieson (Craig & Turner Travel Associates), Michael Cory-Toussaint (Sutton & Turner Travel Associates), Natasha Warfield (Sutton & Turner Travel Associates ), Daniel Wright (Tourism Australia) and Jen Pagett (Virtuoso).

“With New Zealand’s borders closed for over two years, there is plenty of pent-up demand for high-end experiential travel and we are here to help Virtuoso members turn Australian travel dreams into reality.”

To find out more, visit virtuoso.com/travel