Newscorp throws support behind NTIAs with three great prizes

Australian Federation Of Travel Agents (AFTA) - The National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA)
October 15, 2022: ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Credit: Mikulas J / Event Photos Australia
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News Corp Australia’s leading travel media brand, Escape, is once again supporting the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at this year’s National Travel Industry Awards.­­The People’s Choice Award at the NTIAs celebrates the travel brands that have made an impact on the hearts of Australian travellers.

The national competition winner will be announced at the 2023 NTIAs on 18 November.The Award sees the national callout through the Escape liftout in the News Corp Australia Sunday state mastheads and online.

The competition asks readers to nominate their favourite travel brand in 50 words or less for the chance to win some incredible prizes:

Major Prize

  • 2 return Economy Class tickets on Singapore Airlines (SIA) for travel from any Australian city served by SIA to any European or UK city served by SIA.
  • 12-day Best of Germany tour experience for 2 people, courtesy of Trafalgar.

Runner Up A

  • $500 TravelPay Mastercard Gift Card.
  • 2 nights accommodation (twin share) at Sails in the Desert – Ayers Rock Resort, including buffet breakfast and airport transfers.

Runner Up B

  • $500 TravelPay Mastercard Gift Card.
  • 1-night stay in a Deluxe Room at Crown Towers Melbourne, including breakfast for two people at Conservatory.

The competition is set to go live at 12 PM AEDT on October 11, 2023, and will run until 12 PM AEDT on November 1, 2023.The winning entry will be from ATAS accredited retail and online travel agencies, ATAS accredited tour operators, or cruise lines.

“News Corp Australia has long been a staunch supporter of Australia’s Travel sector and it’s great to have it back at this year’s NTIAs to support the People’s Choice Award,” CEO, ATIA, Dean Long, said.

“This competition promotes the excellence of all of our Australian Travel brands, whether that be agencies, tour operators, wholesalers or cruise lines.”“We are extremely grateful to once again have the support of News Corp Australia and Escape in highlighting the excellence of Australian travel. The incredible prizes on offer are a great incentive for people to show their support and vote to get behind their favourite travel brand.”

Liz Glover, the general manager of travel industry product and partnerships at Newscorp said she is proud to be sponsoring the award this year and help Australian’s determine their favourite travel brand for 2023.

“If they helped you to visit a loved one, provided incredible support or facilitated the trip of lifetime, we want to hear about it,’ she said.

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