High achieving TravelManagers PTMs score a spot on TTC’s USA famil

High achieving TravelManagers PTMs score a spot on TTC’s USA famil

TravelManagers’ Melissa Loynes and Danielle Goncalves are among just eight high-achieving Australian travel agents to have won spots on The Travel Corporation (TTC) Global Agent Famil this month.

The famil will take 30 agents from around the world to the United States.

Loynes said the achievement, which is based on total sales of all TTC brands, provides validation for her recent commitment to remaining in the industry she loves after three challenging years.

“Back in March, after much soul searching, I decided to throw everything into my business as a personal travel manager (PTM),” Loynes explained.

Melissa Loynes: TCC BDM, Nicole Rodgers, personally congratulated TravelManagers’ Melissa Loynes (pictured) on qualifying for the TTC Global Agent Famil.

“I wasn’t even aware of the TTC incentive until I received a phone call to advise that I had qualified. It’s an amazing opportunity and I’m so excited to be back, living, breathing and loving my passion for travel.”

Goncalves received news of her inclusion on the famil one evening when her focus was on making lasagne for her kids’ dinner.

“Life and work are crazy busy at the moment, and I only had 24 hours to decide if I would accept the invitation, but I couldn’t turn down this amazing opportunity to experience destinations which I might never get to otherwise!” Goncalves said.

Danielle Goncalves (pictured) is thrilled to have the opportunity to experience destinations which she might not get to otherwise.

“My focus is always on working with my clients to find experiences that meet their needs. I never set out to qualify for this famil, but one of the great things about TTC is that they offer products for every kind of traveller.”

TravelManagers’ executive general manager, Michael Gazal, confirmed a third PTM, Louise McCarthy, also qualified for a spot on the famil, which is a fully-funded, all-inclusive experience designed to showcase TTC (whose brands include Trafalgar, Uniworld and Adventure World) products.

Personal travel manager, Louise McCarthy (pictured) was also delighted to have qualified for the famil

“Louise is unable to take up this fantastic opportunity alongside her fellow PTMs, but she is delighted nonetheless with her achievement in qualifying.”

Latest News

  • Sustainability
  • Wholesalers

The Intrepid Foundation launches appeal to support Northern Vietnamese communities following Typhoon Yagi

Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support impacted communities in Northern Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall on 7 September, 2024. All funds raised through the appeal will go directly to grassroots organisation Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, to provide immediate relief to thousands without shelter, food […]

  • Aviation

Philippine Airlines and VietJet look to community connection near Western Sydney Airport

Both Philippine Airlines and VietJet will explore services from Western Sydney Airport with the airport’s proximity to the Filipino and Vietnamese diaspora in Sydney potentially beneficial to both carriers. Philippine Airlines VP revenue management and commercial planning Alex Featherstone, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific, said the carrier would “explore” the potential […]

  • Tourism

Australian Cycle Tours adds new cycle trip to the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail

Australian Cycle Tours has added a new, extended cycle trip that includes all sections of the popular Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail. The new trip commences in Beechworth with the first two days cycling with a transfer back to Beechworth, before continuing to Myrtleford and Bright, with a cycle on the newest sections of […]

  • Events
  • News

Anangu Communities Foundation raises $75,000 at its third annual Sydney fundraiser

Generous supporters gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for the third annual Anangu Communities Foundation Sydney fundraiser to help raise $75,000. Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia administers the Foundation which so far has funded over $3 million in projects to support Anangu communities of Central Australia with a focus on building community capacity in healthcare, […]

  • News
  • Travel Agents

‘Virtuoso on Tour’ photos: Virtuoso showcases its best to agent base

Virtuoso hosted its second annual Virtuoso On Tour,  a destinations event at the ICC in Sydney showcasing tour operators, tourism boards and more to its agent family. The event is designed for travel agency members in Australia and New Zealand to network with Virtuoso partners across the globe. It housed six destination-themed pavilions (Australia & […]