Melbourne’s TIME network gathered again recently at the offices of Sabre, the generous hosts of the latest catch up. As the travel industry’s premier career acceleration & networking community, it’s no surprise that the free event ‘sold out’ in 48 hours.
“You really have to hop to it these days,” said Ingrid Berthelsen, Managing Director at Evolution Travel Collective and TIME’s Melbourne convener.
“The allure of networking with the industry’s brightest and best, enjoying great guest speakers, a bite to eat and a few well-deserved refreshments is proving to be a compelling mix,” added Ingrid.
Emceed by Peter Topping, the evening’s host and guest speaker was David Morrison, National Commercial Manager Eastern Region at Sabre Travel Network. David is a 32-year veteran of the Australian travel industry, the past 16 years spent at Sabre. His first job out of school was with Jetset Tours where he started in reservations.
David’s entertaining address drew many laughs as he spoke about the need to be adaptable to change, and recalled how that has shaped his career.
Guest Speaker David Morrison with MC & Melbourne TIME committee member, Peter Topping.
“He also gave the audience an insight into the history of Sabre and how much technology has changed through the 30 years of the company’s history,” noted Ingrid.
As a graduate of TIME’s mentoring program herself, Ingrid’s presentation described the important role TIME played as she accepted a senior role in a new city (Sydney) for the first time.
Ingrid Berthelsen and Sandy Colombo at TIME.
“Beyond the incredible career-changing mentoring, the networking opportunities TIME gives you are invaluable,” said Ingrid.
And Ingrid’s top tip for anyone entering the program?
Marnie Turner from Rheom Travel with Alison Durnford, Sabre Pacific.
“Be really clear about what you want to get out of the program, but be open to the other things you will inevitably learn as well. You never know where those things might lead you.”
Ingrid Berthelsen, Evolution Travel Collective Managing Director
Travel-tourism-hospitality professionals are encouraged to follow the program on Facebook and LinkedIn to keep up to date with what’s going on inside the industry’s premier career accelerator.
For more information, visit the website or contact Program Manager, Marie Allom at time@travelindustrymentor.com.au
