The Scenic Group recognised the 2019 achievements of the top performing Australia and New Zealand travel agencies and consultants at the eighth annual Night of Stars event, held on 1 February 2020 at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney.
Hosted by Stevie Jacobs, the gala event was attended by Scenic Group Founder and Chairman, Glen Moroney, Getaway celebrities and over 260 VIP guests. The “Oceans” themed evening featured a range of stunning original entertainment, designed to align with a sense of discovery, unique experiences, stunning destinations and luxury ocean travel.
During the ceremony, ten agents were awarded Diamond status for 2019, seven national honours were presented along with awards for the top offices in each state, for both the Scenic and Evergreen brands. Sara Puglia was announced as Sales Development Manager of the Year.
Group General Manager, Sales & Marketing Australasia, Anthony Laver, extended his congratulations to all the nominees and winners. “With the guest at the core of everything we do and innovation in our DNA, tonight we celebrate over 30 years of delivering the best luxury products and experiences across ocean, river and land journeys. We are proud to celebrate this success based on the very strong relationships and support we have with our partner agents and travel networks,” Mr Laver said. “The Night of Stars event is our opportunity to acknowledge and recognise the outstanding achievements of our consortia, agency partners and consultants during 2019.”
2019 Diamond Status Awards:
America Express Travel Centurion
Bicton Travel
Flight Centre First & Business Queen St Mall
Helloworld Miranda
Helloworld Strathpine
Helloworld Winston Hills
Our Vacation Centre
Sorrento Key Travel & Cruise Centre
Travel Associates Toronto
Weston Cruise & Travel
Scenic State Awards
2019 Highest Agency Sales VIC Awards
First – italktravel Ballarat
Second – Geelong Travel
Third – italktravel East Doncaster
2019 Highest Agency Sales NSW Awards
First – Helloworld Miranda
Second – Helloworld Winston Hills
Third – Travel Associates Toronto
2019 Highest Agency Sales WA Awards
First – Bicton Travel
Second – Sorrento Key Travel & Cruise Centre
Third – City Beach Travel and Cruise
2019 Highest Agency Sales QLD Awards
First – Helloworld Strathpine
Second – Flight Centre First & Business Queen St
Third – Travel Associates Townsville
2019 Highest Agency Sales SA Awards
First – Phil Hoffman Travel Norwood
Second – Phil Hoffman Travel Glenelg
Third – Helloworld Marion
2019 Highest Agency Sales ACT Awards
First – Weston Cruise and Travel
2019 Highest Agency Sales TAS Awards
First – Andrew Jones Trave
2019 Highest Agency Sales NZ Awards
First – House of Travel Papamoa
Second – House of Travel Te Awamutu
Third – House of Travel Rotorua
Scenic National Awards
2019 National Awards – Home Based
First – TravelManagers
2019 National Awards – Online Travel Agency
First – Our Vacation Centre
2019 National Awards – Single Location
First – Helloworld Miranda
Second – Weston Cruise and Travel
Third place – Bicton Travel
2019 Top Consultant National Awards – Australia
First – Kylie Cameron, Helloworld Miranda
Second – Deborah Long, Weston Cruise & Travel
Third – Carol Shaw – Tour de Force Travel
2019 Top Consultant National Awards – New Zealand
First – Shelley Rich House of Travel Mt Maunganui
Evergreen State Awards
2019 Highest Agency Sales VIC/TAS Awards
First – Helloworld Travel Melton
2019 Highest Agency Sales NSW/ACT Awards
First – Helloworld Miranda
2019 Highest Agency Sales WA Awards
First – Bicton Travel
2019 Highest Agency Sales QLD Awards
First – Helloworld Strathpine
2019 Highest Agency Sales SA Awards
First – King William Travel
Evergreen National Awards
2019 National Awards – Single Location
First – King William Travel
2019 Top Consultant National Awards – Australia
First – Nathan Micallef, Helloworld Travel Melton
Second – Aly Torrisi, Helloworld Strathpine
Third – Leigh McLennan, Helloworld Armidale
