The finalists for the 12 popularly voted categories in the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) have been revealed, following an unprecedented response from the industry.
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) recorded a record-breaking 8,365 votes, reflecting the high level of engagement and pride across the travel sector. The finalists represent the top five-ranked companies in each category, highlighting excellence across tour operations, wholesale services, tourism offices, accommodation, airlines, cruise operators, car rental providers, and reservations teams.
ATIA CEO Dean Long said the result demonstrates the industry’s strong sense of community.
“Once again, we’ve seen a record turnout for the voting process, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to have their say,” Long said. “The enthusiasm and support from across the industry is a testament to the passion and pride we share, and this year’s finalists truly showcase the remarkable skill, innovation and dedication of our travel professionals.”
The winners will be announced at NTIA 2025 on 18 October at The Star, Brisbane, following the Beyond Borders Summit (17 October), a full-day program featuring travel industry leaders.
Popularly voted finalists
Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Specialised: 50 Degrees North, AAT Kings, Albatross Tours, Back-Roads Touring, Vietnam Travel & Cruise, Wide Eyed Tours & Travel
Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Global: APT Luxury Travel, G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, TTC Tour Brands
Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Product/Service: Cruiseco, DriveAway, Expedia TAAP, Room-Res, Viva Holidays
Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Destination/Experience: Adventure World, ANZCRO, Bench Africa, Sno’n’Ski Holidays, The Africa Safari Co.
Most Popular Tourism Office: Brand USA, Destination Canada – Australia, Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania, Tourism Fiji, Tourism New Zealand
Most Popular Accommodation Group/Chain: Club Med, Discovery Parks & Resorts (G’day Group), Minor Hotels Australasia, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, Quest Apartment Hotels
Most Popular Airline – Online: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia
Most Popular Airline – Offline: Finnair, Gulf Air, Lufthansa Group, RwandAir
Most Popular Ocean Cruise Operator: National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Viking
Most Popular River Cruise Operator: AmaWaterways, APT Luxury Travel, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Viking
Most Popular Car Rental Operator: AVIS, Budget Australia, East Coast Car Rentals, Hertz, Thrifty
Most Popular Reservations/Groups Team: ANZCRO, APT Travel Group, Bunnik Tours, Room-Res.com, Viking
Full list: www.atia.travel/NTIA2025/finalists
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