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ATIA and News Travel Network’s national spotlight on NTIA, Accreditation and People’s Choice Awards

This year’s NTIA People’s Choice Award is off to an incredible start with full page ads in many of Australia’s most popular newspapers and online, thanks to ATIA’s partnership with the News Travel Network.
 
For the third year in a row, News Corp Australia is partnering with ATIA to support the award with a national consumer competition to reinforce the benefits of choosing an ATIA accredited travel operator. This year sees an extension of that partnership with promotion in their major metro mastheads, most popular titles and online.
 
The News Travel Network encompasses trusted names such as Escape, news.com.au, delicious. Travel, Travel+Luxury and Body+Soul alongside National and State titles. Every month it reaches over 6.8 million Australians across print and digital .    This week Australian travellers are being asked to vote by sharing in 50 words or less who their favourite travel brand is and why.  Travellers who enter have the chance to win one of five exciting prizes, generously provided by Singapore Airlines, Trafalgar, The Star Grand Brisbane, Accor Plus, and TravelPay.

These include a major international travel prize:

• Two (2) return tickets on Singapore Airlines in Economy Class, from any Australian city served by Singapore Airlines to any destination in Europe, the UK or Southeast Asia served by Singapore Airlines and
• Trafalgar’s 12-Day Highlights of Vietnam tour for two people, twin share.
• There are also four runner-up prizes:
• 1 night’s accommodation at The Star Grand Brisbane + $100 Digital Gift Card
• 12-month Accor Plus Explorer membership + $100 Digital Gift Card
• 1 x $200 Digital Gift Card and
• 1 x $100 Digital Gift Card.

 Eligible nominations include retail and online travel agencies and tour operators that are ATIA accredited, and cruise lines.
 
ATIA members are being urged to encourage clients to nominate them via Daily Telegraph  
 
At the conclusion of voting, the top five most compelling nominations will be recognised as NTIA People’s Choice Award Finalists. The highest-ranked nominee will be announced as the People’s Choice Award winner during the prestigious National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Gala Dinner at the Star on 18 October, 2025.
 
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEAN LONG, CEO, ATIA:
“This award gives everyday Australians a platform to celebrate the travel companies that consistently go the extra mile for their customers. It’s a chance for travellers to share their stories and for our industry to shine a spotlight on those businesses that truly make a difference.”
 
“The extension of this partnership reflects the commitment of the team at the News Travel Network to elevating industry standards and to supporting Australian travellers by helping them understand the value of choosing an ATIA-accredited travel provider. Every single ATIA member should be encouraging your customers to put you forward for the People’s Choice Award.”
 
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA NATIONAL HEAD OF TRAVEL EMILY ROSS:
“We’re proud to return as the sponsor of the People’s Choice Award in 2025 - marking our third year of partnership with ATIA, one of the travel industry’s strongest advocates.”
 
“This year, we’re excited to reach new audiences and welcome fresh entries from Australians voting for their favourite travel businesses. Hearing their stories and the life changing experiences they’ve had is an incredible way for us to continue supporting and celebrating the travel industry.”