Journey Beyond annual summit a cause for celebration

Journey Beyond annual summit a cause for celebration
Edited by Travel Weekly


Journey Beyond held its annual sales and marketing conference over three days at the Adelaide Marriott Hotel.

Teams from Sales, Marketing, Product, and Travel Centre leadership were treated to an incredible lineup of guest speakers, each offering their unique insights and sparking fresh ideas, company wide colleagues sharing insights and exciting plans that lay ahead.

Among the guest speakers were Australian restaurateur and chef Luke Mangan – who just announced his 20-year partnership with the Sydney Hilton’s Glass Brasserie had finished – Tourism Australia’s Rob Dougan, Luxury Escapes CEO Adam Schwab, Intrepid Travel’s CEO James Thornton, Emma Healy from House of Fine Wine, and Kerrie McCallum from News Corp Australia. Each shared their expertise, challenging us to think beyond the ordinary and embrace new perspectives.

Luke Mangan (left) was a guest speaker.

“Throughout the event, we witnessed the true power of collaboration and creativity. Our teams were energised and motivated to explore new opportunities, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. The passion and enthusiasm from everyone involved were palpable, and it’s clear that 2025 will bring exciting growth and innovation as we showcase Australia’s most iconic tourism brands,” Journey Beyond said.

Alicia Trigg, executive general manager – sales and partnerships, and Justine Lally, executive general manager of marketing were inspired by the team’s enthusiasm to embrace fresh ideas and new possibilities.

Adam Schwab with Alicia Trigg.

 

“With this momentum, we are more excited than ever to continue inspiring guests through the collection of Australia’s most iconic tourism brands in 2025.”

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