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NTIA Judging Closes as Countdown Begins to Travel Industry's Night of Nights

National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Judges have praised the quality of finalists as among the best they have seen at the conclusion of judging on Friday 20 September 2025.  

 With judging finished, the countdown is now well and truly on for the NTIAs which are less than a month away on 18 October 2025, at The Star in Brisbane, and have Singapore Airlines as Major Sponsor and CVFR Travel Group as the afterparty sponsor.  

 As an added bonus, the NTIA 2025 Finalists Celebration will be held the night before the NTIAs on 17 October at The Star’s Leisure Deck thanks to the ongoing generous sponsorship of Viking.   

 The Finalists’ Celebration has fast become one of the most anticipated traditions of the NTIAs, offering nominees the chance to connect, relax, and share the excitement of being recognised as among the best in the business.  

 Judges praised the high-quality of the entries from all finalists, describing each presentation as “strong and compelling’’.   

 They said judging was always going to be difficult as the candidates were already the best of the best in one of the strongest NTIA fields assembled to date.  

ATIA thanks all finalists for their outstanding contributions to their entries and to the industry and looks forward to celebrating their achievements at NTIA 2025.  

The NTIA will be held a day after the Beyond Borders Summit, also at The Star, Brisbane, on 17 October. Beyond Borders provides the opportunity to hear directly from the ATIA Board and Leadership Team as well as other high-quality speakers, kickstarts the biggest weekend of Travel with a focus on innovation, connections, and elevation.    

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CEO: DEAN LONG:   
"The calibre of entries across this year’s judged categories has been exceptional, reflecting the incredible depth of talent and expertise within our industry. The competition was incredibly close, with only the smallest margins separating many of the finalists. This speaks volumes about the strength, professionalism, and innovation that continue to drive Australia’s travel sector forward."  

QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO TRISH SHEPHERD, NTIA JUDGES REPRESENTATIVE & CUSTODIAN:    
"The calibre of finalists this year has been outstanding. Each finalist told a unique story of exceptional service, innovation, and dedication to travellers. The finalists truly represent the very best of our industry, setting a benchmark for excellence that others can aspire to."