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Debbie Natoli from Helloworld Miramar in New Zealand has won the ultimate Viking self-famil - a prize that will take her on all three Viking products.

Helloworld Travel treated its top-performing stores to a weekend of indulgence and connection in South Australia recently.

Two days of learning, anchored by Helloworld Travel’s Preferred Partner Workshops and Masterclasses were held in Rotorua recently.

Day one was dedicated to cruise while day two featured sessions on air, land and touring. The programme included engaging plenary masterclasses and interactive booth sessions along with plenty of fun, giveaways, quizzes and prizes.

The Helloworld Branded Store Gala Awards were held on the Saturday night.

The weekend’s social calendar also included networking and drinks at Skyline Rotorua on the Friday evening. 

Chris Hunter, GM Helloworld NZ, says the energy, engagement, and feedback from agents and partners was overwhelmingly positive. ‘The new format... with more plenary sessions and more comprehensive masterclasses, really delivered. The awards night was a true celebration of the talent and dedication across our branded network.’

Agents heading to heading to Adelaide (thanks to Air New Zealand and Allianz) on the top store trp are Chris Hunter, HLO; Kevin Blyth, Allianz; Bruce Blacklock, HLO St Heliers; Bev Ellice, HLO Strandon; Bernice Sherry, HLO Cambridge; Laura Dawes, HLO Masterton; Debbie Natoli, HLO Miramar; Kylie Henare, HLO Whanganui; Deborah Kay, HLO Rotorua; Ellen Lee, HLO Waipukurau; Jo Robinson, HLO Thames; Carolyn Hedley, HLO Westgate; Leigh Feast, HLO Masterton; Jo Inglis, Air New Zealand; and Shaun Muller HLO

Off to Shanghai (thanks to Air New Zealand and Wendy Wu Tours) for the top sellers trip are Kevin Blyth, Allianz; Chris Hunter, HLO; Jen Steen, HLO Thames; Kim Dunwell, HLO Palmerston North; Jo Inglis, Air New Zealand, Taryn Burwell and Marise Barrett, HLO Strandon; Caraline Hawken, HLO Cambridge; Natalie Archer, HLO St Heliers; Bridget Middlemiss, HLO Cambridge; Tracey Bluck, HLO Mt Maunganui; Tony Page, HLO Orewa; Olivia Turner and Rachel Kitson, HLO Rotorua; Saskia Bloot, HLO Whanganui; and Paul Dymond Wendy Wu Tours

• Top rookie Saskia Bloot, HLO Whanganui with HLO's head of branded and commercial, Brooke Jamieson
• Top travel professional Olivia Turner, HLO Rotorua; with head of branded and commercial Brook Jamieson and national business manager Shaun Muller
• Top store award went to HLO Strandon… with GM NZ Chris Hunter are Julie Jamieson, Taryn Burwell, and Bev Ellice and Marise Barrett
• Outstanding contribution to the brand – Bernice Sherry, HLO Cambridge; with GM NZ, Chris Hunter and head of branded and commercial, Brooke Jamieson
• Top stores are heading to ADL (thanks to Air New Zealand and Allianz)
• Top sellers are heading to Shanghai (thanks to Air New Zealand and Wendy Wu Tours

By Megan Singleton

Williment Travel and Qantas hosted customers and partners to the premiere of ‘F1 The Movie’ at Event Cinemas Newmarket in Auckland late last week, complete with a life-sized cutout of Brad Pitt.

Helloworld Travel’s Air Tickets says QR’s NDC connection is now live.

An increased focus on luxury travel, cruise and technology were all signalled during Helloworld’s supplier function to mark the start of 2025 at the Sudima Auckland on Wednesday.

Club Med recently teamed up with Helloworld to host 11 top performing travel agents at Club Med Kani in the Maldives for a three-night getaway.

The introduction of new talent into the industry is one of the bright spots for the future identified by Chris Hunter, general manager New Zealand with Helloworld Travel.

Helloworld Travel Limited has agreed to acquire 100% of Express Travel Group brands in Australia and New Zealand from current owners Tom Manwaring and Sintack Pty Ltd.

These brands include First Travel Group, YOU Travel, and Lifestyle Holidays in New Zealand; Express Travel Group, Creative Cruising and Chung Pak Travel in Australia.