Seven NTIA Council Members represent different sectors of the industry.The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has this morning unveiled the members of the new National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Custodians Council.
AFTA CEO Dean Long said the new body would “work with AFTA to preserve the integrity of the NTIAs, while continuing to evolve the process of recognising and rewarding excellence in Australia’s travel sector”.
The inaugural members and their respective segments are:
- Ann-Catherine Jones, Frontier Travel General Manager (Retail Agency)
- Barbara Whitten, Anywhere Travel Managing Director (Corporate)
- Tony Gothard, Luxury Escapes Chief Commercial Officer (Online Travel Agency)
- Jean Summers, GlobeNet Travel/Clean Cruising Director of Product & Marketing, HR and Recruitment (Retail Agency)
- Damian Borg, Norwegian Cruise Line Director of Sales (Supplier – Cruise/Air)
- Chris Fundell, Globus Family of Brands Head of Marketing (Wholesale)
- Dick Webster, Journey Earth Co-Founder (Tour Operator)
Long said the AFTA team was “excited to be working with the Council as we get cracking with the planning for the 2023 NTIAs in Melbourne on 18 November”.
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