Brand USA and Air New Zealand have today announced the 30 lucky Australian Travel Agents to secure highly sought-after spots on the 2018 USA MegaFam, the largest ever trade famil to depart Australia and New Zealand for the US.
The 30 Australian travel agents will join 30 agents from New Zealand on the trip later this month which will see them split into six groups, with each group spending the first five nights exploring exciting music-themed itineraries in various, diverse US destinations.
The group will then come together for a finale celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they’ll be able to share their experiences.
The 30 travel agents heading over to experience six uniquely USA itineraries are:
Deb Nicholson – Flight Centre QLD
Hollie White – Flight Centre QLD
Danielle Surplice – Flight Centre QLD
Donna Howarth – Helloworld QLD
Vicki Shepherd – Helloworld QLD
Amber Daw – Helloworld QLD
Jade Scanes – STA Travel QLD
Tatiana Parry – MTA Travel QLD
Lidia Brown – Zeppelin Travel QLD
Larissa Hutton – RAA Travel QLD
Alison O’Brien – Flight Centre NSW
Krystal Brooks – Flight Centre NSW
Rachael Barbera – Flight Centre NSW
Marta Sejnohova – Flight Centre NSW
Joe Khouangrasvongsy – Flight Centre NSW
Chris Spencer – Flight Centre NSW
Stacey McAlpine – Travel Associates NSW
Nick Lalak – FirstClass.com.au NSW
Olivia Warmington – Flight Centre VIC
Briony Thomas – Flight Centre VIC
Isabella Cilla – Flight Centre VIC
Jiah Wright – Flight Centre VIC
Hayley Peach – Helloworld VIC
Chloe Franklin – The Travel Agency VIC
Candice Holt – Toorak Travel & Cruise VIC
Zach Rogers – STA Travel VIC
Deanna D’Antonio – Flight Centre SA
Lauren Watson – Phil Hoffman Travel SA
Jan Chappell – RAA SA
Andy Jane – STA Travel WA
CONGRATULATIONS!
The EPIC itineraries for 2018 are:
Rocking the Pacific North West Visiting Washington and Oregon
Soul Sounds of the South Visiting Louisiana & Mississippi
Dancing through the Midwest Visiting Illinois & Michigan
Neighbourhood Vibes Visiting California & Arizona
Folk Songs from the Last Frontier Visiting Fairbanks & Anchorage, Alaska
Native American Sounds Visiting Montana & North Dakota
Brand USA has partnered with Air New Zealand on the MegaFam for a second time to promote the diversity of the US for travellers as well as the ease of getting there with the airline.
To secure a spot, travel agents were asked to sell Economy, Premium Economy or Business PremierTM return Air New Zealand flights to the USA during the campaign incentive period which ran from 8 June to 15 July 2018.
Matt Fletcher, Brand USA Director Australia and New Zealand said he was excited to announce our 30 Australian travel agents plus reveal the six unique USA music-themed itineraries which they will experience.
“Between the groups, we’re covering many regions of the U.S., with landscapes and itinerary activities varying greatly, allowing agents to really see how diverse and special the country is.”
Matt Fletcher, Brand USA Director Australia and New Zealand
Agents are encouraged to join the Backstage USA MegaFam Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/BackstageUSAMegaFam/ to stay tuned for further announcements on destinations and experiences within the destinations.
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