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TravelManagers Australia meet-ups: Colleagues catch-up in 5 states

TravelManagers recently staged its first 2023 state meetings, connecting colleagues, suppliers and the National Partnership Office team in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to share updates, ideas and tips for the year ahead.

TravelManagers recently staged its first 2023 state meetings, connecting colleagues, suppliers and the National Partnership Office team in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to share updates, ideas and tips for the year ahead.

Attendees at the TravelManagers’ state meetings received company updates, including plans for its upcoming annual National Conference.

As well as hearing from the National Partnership Office and partner suppliers, the events allowed Personal Travel Managers (PTMs) to connect and celebrate successes.

TM WA state meeting
In WA L-R: (back row) Carl Retschlag, Bec Taylor, Fabiana Lorenzon, Leanne Johnston, Sally Seward, Carly Retallack, Ashley Noble, Tanya Nielsen, Connie Buck; (middle row) Joe Araullo (CEO), Joy Tepnimit, Michael Gazal (EGM), Charlotte Nowrojee, Michelle Smith, Alison Banks (BPM-WA); (front row) Kelly Savka, Alison Parker, Vikki Southern, Sandra Evans.

WA Business Partnership Manager (BPM) Alison Banks said the events highlighted TravelManagers’ positive, collaborative environment.

As a new PTM, Joy Tepnimit described the WA state meeting as typical of her experiences with TravelManagers’ supportive culture.

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Victorian State Meeting group shot.

 “It’s almost like a family, everyone is supportive and willing to share their knowledge and ideas,” she said.

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Queensland: (L-R) Jose Canas (NPO), PTM Dionne Smith, On The Go Tours BDM Kat Nitarski, PTMs Tamara Tiffin & Kathryn Watson.

PTMs from around South Australia gathered at Adelaide’s Playford Hotel for product and sales updates and networking. Victorian PTMs caught up with suppliers and NPO team members at Crowne Plaza in Melbourne.

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House of Travel CEO Joe Araullo with PTMs Jane Fowler, Michelle Desmarchelier and Danielle Goncalves in Sydney.

TravelManagers’ Sydney state meeting brought together PTMs from around NSW and ACT, while Queensland attendees in Brisbane rated the informative quality of the sessions and the opportunity to reconnect with their industry colleagues and friends.

TM Group shot SA State meeting
South Australia: (L-R) Philippa Williams, Grant Campbell (NPO), Cheryl John, Tania Myles (NPO), Briony Bullard, John La Bella, Leanne Zizikos, Joe Araullo (NPO), Natasha Leventeris, Micheal Puttner, Catherine James, Carolyn Johnston, Michael Gazal (NPO), Maggie Bootsman (NPO) and Prue Thomson.

In other recent networking events, TravelManagers’ NPO and Hoot Holidays enjoyed a weekend team retreat in the NSW Southern Highlands.

To find out more, visit travelmanagers.com.au