What do you do when you’ve just celebrated your best year? Well, apart from thanking your agents, you thank your suppliers, and that’s exactly what Travel Counsellors did in Melbourne last week.
Held at the Art Series Hotel Group’s stunning Blackman Penthouse on the evening of Tuesday 24 November, Travel Counsellors hosted a range of suppliers for its intimate end-of-year event, including representatives from airlines, cruise companies, tourist boards, hotel groups and wholesalers.
With a wide range of travel industry suppliers in attendance, the event offered both suppliers and the Travel Counsellors team an opportunity to relax and reflect on what has been a tremendous, growth-filled year for both Travel Counsellors and their partners and suppliers.
The event was also a chance for Travel Counsellors to catch up with industry mates and colleagues:
“I always enjoy attending Travel Counsellors events as I know I’ll encounter many friendly faces. There’s a great sense of camaraderie and community within the Travel Counsellors network, and this radiates out to include suppliers and partners too, which is something that I’m grateful for and proud to be a part of.”
Talbot Henry, Suresave
Rebecca Suitor, TC, Aaron Hocking, Intrepid, Talbot Henry, Suresave
Other suppliers had this to say:
“I love attending Travel Counsellors events like this because I get to catch up with some of the best people in the industry! When Travel Counsellors sell your product, you know they are selling with professionalism and care. I get the feeling that Travel Counsellors agents genuinely do love their job, because they’ve taken the step to work from home on their own business, and that requires maturity, a good attitude and a passion for travel.”
Michael Stephenson, Royal Caribbean
Rachel Javier, Travel the World, Michael Stephenson, Royal Caribbean
Travel Counsellors believes that having strong relationships with suppliers is the key to the success of the brand:
“We put on events such as this to foster stronger ties with our valued suppliers and partners. We believe that we work with the best in the industry, and it’s those types of relationships that are well worth nurturing and celebrating. Apart from taking the time to keep up-to-date with company news, developments and successes, it’s also good to catch up and share a drink with the people that contribute to our business in many ways.”
David Hughes, Managing Director of Travel Counsellors Australia
David Hughes, Managing Director of Travel Counsellors Australia
Travel Counsellors Australia was established in 2007 and currently has over 130 Travel Counsellors.
Did you attend the end-of-year celebrations in Melbourne last week? Do you remember much? Let us know in the comments below.
