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Envoyage’s global GM: AI changes client needs, doesn’t eliminate agents
AI-triggered changes in the way customers approach travel planning will play into the hands of talented advisors, according to Astrid Richardson, global general manager of Envoyage.
Buckley: Unpredictable is now a market condition
A continued strategy around growth, be that agencies, brokers or sub-brokers, is an important part of Envoyage’s plans over the next 12 months, delegates at group’s summit in Adelaide heard over the weekend,
Envoyage hands out awards on big night
Individual member of the year Lynaire Monnery with New Zealand manager Jason Buckley (Photo: Charlie Conybeare)
The two Galloways (who may or may not be related)… Robyn and Dani
Like your jackets… Miles Turner, Envoyage; Frank Gibbons, Air New Zealand
Co-champion 2026 Bryce Read (centre) with Jason Buckley and Natasha Crowle
Viking Sprit Award winner Kelly Bowater with Viking’s Steve Parker (Photo: Charlie Conybeare)
PONANT Spirit of Exploration award winners Tori Keating and Claire Thomas with PONA NT’s Alan Wilcock (Photo: Charlie Conybeare)
High Flyers line-up (Photo: Charlie Conybeare)
Chelsea Fowler (fifth from left), Singapore Airlines with the multi award winning team from xtravel (Photo: Charlie Conybeare)
Envoyage New Zealand celebrated its high achievers at a gala dinner and awards night in the Playford Hotel, Adelaide on Saturday night. Lynnaire Monnery and xtravel among the big winners at the event.
Monnery was named (among other achievements) as Individual Member of the Year, while multi award winning team xtravel earned the Division of the Year title, Brooker Travel Dunedin won Agency Member of the Year, and Branch of the Year was Travel Professionals.
Sarah Rogers and Bryce Read were both recognised as Brand Champions while Travel Collective picked up Marketing Excellence in Brand Building. Kelly Bowater, another regular on stage, was named Cruise Member of the Year while Lesley McLeod won Tour Member, Peter Cox of Travel Encounters picked up Niche Focus of the Year and Richard Brewer was Travel Entrepreneur of 2026. Tanya Chaffey, Beoyond the Bazaar was named Emerging Entrepreneur, and Hiromi Sone, Head Office Support Team Member.
As is now customary at the Envoyage awards, highlights included the naming of the brand’s All Stars and Icons as well as recognising high achievers and high-flyers along with partner award recipients.
Envoyage unveils NT famil for members
Envoyage is providing more education and connection opportunities for its network, launching the latest in its exclusive famil experiences. The Northern Territory famil is designed to give members a first-hand experience of one of
Envoyage appoints familiar industry face
Jane Hawkins has returned to the travel industry, joining the Envoyage NZ team as national sales leader.
Envoyage famil to China
Envoyage Group’s latest famil, partnering with Wendy Wu Tours and China Southern Airlines to explore the heart of China, is underway now.
Envoyage Icons to Vietnam in 2026
Envoyage has revealed that Vietnam will host the 2026 Icons event from 2-6 November with Intrepid Travel partnering as key sponsor.
Being future fit, adopting new tools, plus member support highlighted at Envoyage event
Being future fit was the key theme at Envoyage’s two-and-a-half day summit in Queenstown over the weekend with general manager Envoyage NZ Jason Buckley referencing an idustry continuing to change at a rapid rate.
X marks the spot among list of Envoyage achievers
The Envoyage awards ceremony at Millennium Queenstown was ‘bookended’ by xtravel on Saturday night – with the company taking the first award presented (platinum sponsor Air New Zealand award) and then rounding proceedings off by being named Envoyage division of the year.
More agents opt into Envoyage
Envoyage has announced the growth of its network, as more members move to become Envoyage branded agents.
