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Meet Australia’s Top Touring Travel Agents
Each month, the CATO Touring Academy proudly recognises the Top 20 Touring Travel Agents across the country — agents who have shown exceptional commitment to deepening their touring knowledge.
These CATO Certified professionals have completed extensive training across brand, destination, and elective modules, positioning them as true experts in the art of land-based touring.
Looking for your next unforgettable journey? These are the most qualified travel agents based on educational achievements within the CATO Touring Academy to match you with the perfect tour.
Top 20 Touring Travel Agents
Recognising outstanding achievement on the CATO Touring Academy
| Rank & Points | Agent Profile | State |
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| #1 – 545 Points | Samantha Mclean Flight Centre Carindale | QLD |
| #2 – 535 Points |
Shayla Parker
Flight Centre Colonnades ☎ 08 8326 8244 ✉️ shayla.parker@flightcentre.com.au |
SA |
| #3 – 535 Points | Susan Bowman Flight Centre Dubbo | NSW |
| #4 – 525 Points |
Vanessa Johnston
Flight Centre Gateways ☎ 08 9414 3182 ✉️ vanessa.johnston@flightcentre.com.au |
WA |
| #5 – 510 Points |
Trent Rice
Flight Centre Renmark ☎ 08 8586 3099 ✉️ trent.rice@flightcentre.com.au |
SA |
| #6 – 500 Points |
Danielle Cameron
Flight Centre The Pines Elanora ☎ 07 5534 1414 ✉️ danielle.cameron@flightcentre.com.au |
QLD |
| #7 – 490 Points | Amy Mudge Flight Centre The Pines Elanora | QLD |
| #8 – 475 Points | Suzanne Du Frocq Flight Centre North Sydney | NSW |
| #9 – 460 Points |
Mollie Sinclair
Flight Centre Waterfront Docklands ☎ 03 9642 5500 ✉️ Mollie.Sinclair@flightcentre.com.au |
VIC |
| #10 – 460 Points |
Rosemary Spiteri
The Curated Traveller ☎ 0407 252 050 ✉️ rosemary@thecuratedtraveller.au |
VIC |
| #11 – 450 Points |
Kimberly Humphreys
Flight Centre Kenmore ☎ 07 3878 4411 ✉️ kim.humphreys@flightcentre.com.au |
QLD |
| #12 – 445 Points | Martine Littlestone Flight Centre Global Corporate Partners | QLD |
| #13 – 430 Points |
Zoe Hannaford
Flight Centre Stud Park ☎ 03 9780 2700 ✉️ zoe.hannaford@flightcentre.com.au |
VIC |
| #14 – 420 Points | Kristin Williams Flight Centre Stud Park | VIC |
| #15 – 415 Points |
Maria Summers
Independent Travel Advisor of Envoyage Ballina ☎ 0409 824 978 ✉️ maria.summers@envoyage.com.au |
NSW |
| #16 – 415 Points |
Marija Banic
Mobile Travel Agents Putney ☎ 0450 980 520 ✉️ marija@mtatravel.com.au |
NSW |
| #17 – 405 Points | Heidi Rogers Flight Centre Shellharbour | NSW |
| #18 – 395 Points |
Andrew Holmes
Flight Centre Forest Hill ☎ 03 9877 7766 ✉️ andrew.holmes@flightcentre.com.au |
VIC |
| #19 – 395 Points | Rhys Whiteman Flight Centre Highpoint | VIC |
| #20 – 390 Points | Nish Dalal Flight Centre Murray Street Mall | WA |
How to Earn Your Spot in the Top 20
To climb the leaderboard, agents must go beyond the basics.
Points are awarded for every elective module completed, every brand training undertaken, and every destination module mastered.
The more modules you complete, the more points you earn — and the closer you get to securing your spot in the monthly Top 20.
It's time to sharpen your touring knowledge and rise through the ranks!
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is the CATO Touring Academy for?
Whether you're a seasoned agent or new to the travel sector, the CATO Touring Academy is for you. This comprehensive curriculum covers everything from sector specific knowledge and CATO Member brand training through to advanced selling techniques, all culminating in a certification that showcases your commitment to excellence in the travel industry. No matter where you are at in your career, we’re sure you will learn something new!
Is this a once off fee or an annual subscription?
Access to the CATO Touring Academy is via an annual subscription where each year there will be new and improved content for you to consume and continue to enhance your knowledge as a Certified Touring Specialist. The touring sector is constantly evolving with new niche's and specialities which are covered in our elective modules to help expand your knowledge in these areas. Staying on top of this evolving sector, will ensure you are equipped with the latest knowledge and expertise to best assist your clients.
I’ve been in the Travel industry for a while and I know what Touring is, why should I do this?
Touring is not what is used to be, and the CATO Touring Academy will help to break down barriers and open new opportunities as you master modern day touring. Touring is certainly not what it used to be and there are so many new styles of touring to be learned. Becoming part a Certified Agent will ensure you are at the top of the pack when it comes to specialist knowledge in touring product, styles and specialities.
How does this benefit me as a travel agent?
Once Certified and you are actively promoting your Touring expertise, sales will grow, commissions will grow, and you will be more confident in recommending the wide variety of touring options available to your clients.
All course pricing shown is an annual subscription and ex GST given the international reach of our learners. For questions or further information please email academy@cato.travel |
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