The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is seeking to appoint NTIA “Custodians to shape and champion” the National Travel Industry Awards for 2023.
Expressions of interest for positions on the new NTIA Custodian Council will be sought soon.
Custodians will act as advisors to help steer NTIA’s development into the future and must be committed to the success and relevance of the annual event.
AFTA CEO Dean Long said the travel industry’s night-of-nights had “always been about celebrating and recognising the best in our industry”.
“We are committed to ensuring NTIA continues to be the pre-eminent awards program,” he said.
“In offering the highest recognition for business and individuals in our sector, it is always a night worth celebrating and this year was no exception.
“As we continue bringing our industry together and strengthening our shared voice, AFTA will be calling for nominations for the inaugural NTIA Custodian Council.”
Complimentary NTIA tickets for Custodians
According to Long, the Council will comprise five representatives from “Retail Agency, Corporate, Online, Tour Operator/Wholesaler and Cruise/Air, and each will have an advisory role in the NTIA categories, questions and overall judging process”.
“The NTIA custodians will be volunteers who will each receive complimentary tickets to the NTIA celebration,” he added.
“The decision to appoint NTIA Custodians is an important and meaningful evolution of Travel’s night of nights. We’re very excited to get this process underway as we start planning our 2023 NTIA.”
