What is an Aussie Specialist? First Light Travel are proud to call ourselves "Aussie Specialists" - and we've been officially recognised as such by Tourism Australia. Here's what this means for you.
Great News - We Have Been Awarded "Aussie Specialist" Status
When you're booking your Australian dream holiday, how can you be sure your travel agent has the best local knowledge & expertise?
Do they know Australia like the back of their hand? How can you tell?
This is where Tourism Australia's Aussie Specialist Program comes in.
We are proud graduates, and the program gives us the tools we need to make your Australia holiday extra special.
Here's why:
What's an Aussie Specialist?
Tourism Australia created the Aussie Specialist program three decades ago. They are the Australian Government Agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia.
It was recently ranked as the number one Tourism Education Course in the world, and has won awards for 'best training program' in the United Kingdom, Asia and United States of America.
Tourism Australia know that many visitors look for trusted travel agents to help plan and book their Australian dream vacation. It's natural that they would want to give us a helping hand!
What "Aussie Specialist" Status Means For Us
The Aussie Specialist program gives recognition to travel companies who really know their stuff when it comes to holidaying Down Under.
It means we're equipped with:
- Industry recognition as an expert in selling Australia
- Training directly from Tourism Australia, with ongoing training to keep us learning
- Access to the latest resources, news and events to keep you up to date on the latest destinations
The program keeps us excited about new developments in Australian travel. Everything we learn, we pass directly to you.
So that's what Aussie Specialist status means for us. But more importantly...
What Does Our Aussie Specialist Status Mean For You?
It means we can give you:
- Confidence that the person planning your Australia holiday has an intimate knowledge of Australia
- The knowledge, skills and experience to match you to the best Australian destinations and providers for your dream holiday.
- Fresh itinerary suggestions, inspiration and ideas tailored just for you
- Recommendations for less familiar destinations and experiences to get you off the beaten track
- Trusted advice on essentials like what to pack for your trip and driving in Australia.
Whether you need to know about the best Queensland beaches, terrific Top End activities, family-friendly Sydney hotels or tips to stay safe in the Outback... whatever you need to know, you're in great hands!
Your Perfect Holiday Down Under: Talk To Our Travel Specialists
Whether it's your first or your fortieth trip in Australia, thanks to our Aussie Specialist status you can be sure that First Light Travel's agents have the resources and know-how to make your trip special!
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At First Light Travel we can plan the perfect self-drive holiday for you. To get started and find ideas you can view our most popular itineraries - all of our trips can be customised for you!
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