CT Partners wraps up landmark 20th annual conference in Hội An

CT Partners, Australia’s third-largest travel buying group, has wrapped up its landmark 20th Annual Conference in Hội An, positioning the network for sustained growth.

With Singapore Airlines as the major conference sponsor, this year’s event brought together top industry leaders and members to celebrate CT Partners’ achievements, strengthen partnerships, and chart a course for future success.

“This year’s conference was a tremendous success, bringing our members together to strategise, align our goals, and engage in open discussions that reinforce our shared purpose while having a whole lot of fun,” CT Partners CEO Matt Masson, said.

“It’s inspiring to see CT Partners’ members support each other in creating and growing successful businesses. Our network thrives because of this collaboration, and we’re more committed than ever to driving value and fostering an environment where every member can excel. Our 2025 Conference is going to be even bigger and better and planning is already underway.”

Among the conference’s highlights were the engaging “Sponsor Speed-Dating” session, which enabled personalised, one-on-one conversations between CT Partners members and key suppliers, and an insight into Vietnam’s DNA from Mark Bowyer, an Australian who is a pioneer in immersive travel and an authority on SE Asia having spent 30 years living in Vietnam.

CT Partners’ commitment to building transparent, collaborative relationships with and across the membership and with suppliers is vital to its collective approach in Australia’s competitive travel sector.

The conference concluded on a high note with a team-building exercise through Hội An’s historic Old Town, fostering camaraderie and a sense of shared purpose among attendees. This was followed by a popular “Lunch and Learn” session at Miss Vy’s, a renowned culinary destination, where delegates enjoyed a unique cultural and educational experience that epitomised the network’s focus on innovation and growth.

The conference also celebrated CT Partners’ impressive financial results, with Total Transaction Value (TTV) exceeding $2 billion for FY24, driven by $1 billion in preferred airline production. Members also enjoyed record overrides of $26 million—a 48% increase from FY23—highlighting the power of CT Partners’ member-centric model, which maximises value through collective buying power and a robust supplier network.

At Wednesday’s AGM, members welcomed Anna McMurtrie of Wentworth Travel to the Board.

“I am delighted to join the CT Partners Board and to contribute to an organisation that exemplifies leadership in independent travel,” McMurtrie said. “I look forward to working with our board and members to support CT Partners’ continued growth and success.”

She succeeded long-standing director and founding member Mark Chaskiel of FBI Travel, a respected figure and instrumental leader who will continue as an active member of CT Partners.

“It has been a privilege to serve on the CT Partners Board,” Chaskiel said. “As a founding member, I’m incredibly proud of our achievements as a group over the past 20 years and I am excited to remain actively involved with CT Partners as we continue to grow and grow awareness of the powerhouse that is CT Partners.”

CT Partners’ 2025 Conference will be held from 28-31 October at the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa in the Maldives.