helloworld franchisees and members dominated the agent and agency awards at the NTIA 2015, winning 75 percent of the agent awards and two of the agency awards.
CEO Elizabeth Gaines said the recognition is powerful validation of the calibre of helloworld network.
Speaking after the industry night of nights, Gaines said the group’s agents have proved time and time again that dealing ‘with an experience travel agents makes the world of difference’.
“That commitment to excellence supported by helloworld’s comprehensive value proposition and our commitment to delivering a true multi-channel solution is the helloworld difference.”
Elizabeth Gaines, helloworld CEO
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“Our success at the 2015 NTIA validates our approach in delivering a real choice for agents, suppliers and consumers.
“Congratulations to all of our winners and to the many helloworld member agents who were named as finalists.”
The group won the following awards:
Jonathan Pichaloff, helloworld Newcastle Corporate, Rookie of the Year (Agent)
Phil Smethurst, Bicton Travel, Best Travel Consultant (Retail)
Uschi Howard, The Travel Authority Northern Beaches, Best Travel Agency Manager Retail (Single Location)
Lisa Tjandi, helloworld Hunter Travel Group, Best Travel Agency Manager Retail (Multi Location)
Bicton Travel, Best Travel Agency Retail (Single Location)
Helloworld Hunter Travel Group/RACT Travel, Best Travel Agency Retail (Multi Location)
Goldman Travel, Best Travel Agency Corporate (Single Location)[3]
Jaime-Lee Holloway, helloworld Kotara, Emirates Travel Consultant Scholarship
Kerby Reimer, Complete Business Travel, Best Travel Agency Manager Retail (Single Location)
Helloworld’s wholly owned subsidiary Insider Journeys was named Best Speciality Wholesaler which was a significant achievement following the rebranding earlier this year.
The prestigious National Travel Industry Awards are hosted by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents and recognise the industry’s leading companies.
