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NTIA People Choice Finalists Revealed as Countdown Begins for Travel Industry’s Big Night

Finalists in the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) People’s Choice Awards can be revealed after a successful partnership between The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and News Travel Network attracted strong interest and successfully elevated awareness of ATIA Accreditation. 
 
The partnership between ATIA and the News Travel Network - which reinforces the benefits of using an ATIA accredited travel operator – attracted more than 104,000 unique viewers and more than 220,000 page views to the dedicated competition page. 
 
The competition gained national exposure through an extensive News Corp Australia campaign across print and digital channels appearing in The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail and The Advertiser, alongside full page and half page ads in Escape. 
 
The announcement of the finalists comes as excitement builds with the NTIA just a month away on October 18, at The Star in Brisbane.  
 
The NTIA People’s Choice Award asked Australian travellers to vote for their favourite ATIA accredited retail or online travel agent, ATIA Accredited Tour Operator, or cruise line by sharing in 50 words or less who their favourite travel brand is and why. 
 
The finalists are correlate to the top five most compelling stories with the winner to be announced as the People’s Choice Award winner during the prestigious NTIA Gala Dinner at The Star on 18 October 2025. 
 
The finalists are: 
·       Elyse Palmer, Travel Managers 
·       Expedition Cruise Specialists 
·       Flight Centre 
·       Intrepid Travel 
·       Sisterhood Womens Travel 
 
QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DEAN LONG 

“The People’s Choice Awards celebrate the incredible relationships that exist between Australian travellers and the travel professionals who make their journeys possible. 

“We’ve been thrilled with the response to this year’s campaign, which has not only showcased the passion of travellers but also reinforced the value of booking with an ATIA-accredited agent, tour operator, or cruise line. 

“With the NTIA just weeks away, it’s fantastic to see such strong engagement from the travelling public as we prepare to honour excellence across our industry’s night of nights.” 

QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA NATIONAL HEAD OF TRAVEL EMILY ROSS 

“We are delighted to have partnered with ATIA to give Australians the chance to recognise their favourite travel brands and share the stories behind their most memorable journeys. 

 "The News Travel Network reaches almost 7 million Australians across digital and print each month ensuring the campaign generated a remarkable level of exposure and excitement about the NTIA.” 

‘’This response reflects both the strength of Australia’s travel industry and the enduring role travel plays in people’s lives.”