Connected Travel Training Academy

26/01/2025

Do you or your team need a Sabre refresher? We’ve got you covered! Our virtual Sabre courses are designed to keep you sharp and up to date.

And because we know your days are busy, we’ve REALLY got you covered with after-hours sessions to fit your schedule! 👌🏽

📌 Sabre Refresher – 4th & 5th Feb (After hours: 5:30-7:30 PM AEDT)

Got new staff? We also offer New Hire Sabre Training to get them job-ready.

🏆 NTIA 2023 & 2024 Finalists | 2024 Mentor of the Year Finalist

📩 Spots are limited—drop your email below for more details.

25/01/2025

🚀 Sabre & Tramada Training Like Never Before!

Be part of our interactive virtual Sabre & Tramada courses!

✅ Fully online with expert trainers
✅ Updated 2025 course content
✅ Hands-on training, not just a slideshow

🏆 Finalists at the NTIA 2023 & 2024
🏆 Recognised as a 2024 Mentor of the Year finalist

Spots are limited—register now and reserve your spot! 💼✨

Welcome to Connected Travel's Training Courses Registration Form! Thank you for your interest in our comprehensive Sabre and Tramada training programs. Our courses are conducted in an interactive online virtual classroom environment, allowing you to gain hands-on experience within the Sabre and/or T...

22/01/2025

📢 Travel Agents – Our 2025 Sabre Training is Set! 🚀

🔹 First up is our Sabre Intermediate Course – Mastering GDS, Fares & Ticketing
💻 Virtual Classes Online
📅 4th & 5th of February
Limited Spots Available!

Designed for intermediate users, this course is perfect for those refreshing their Sabre skills or progressing after New Hire Training. Gain a deeper understanding of fare construction, ticketing, and queue management to streamline your workflow and boost efficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Sabre workflows: Setting up PF keys & managing queues
✅ Navigating graphical interfaces to access NDC content
✅ Fare construction, NUCs & ticketing essentials
✅ Itineraries, stored fares & managing queues

📅 Course Duration: 2 days – approx. 4 hours total
📌 Spots are capped to ensure quality training!

👉 Interested? Drop a comment with your email address and we will send you the schedule so you can lock in your place 👌🏽

09/01/2025

“Wait, you're still a travel agent? Isn’t that role becoming redundant like the black and white TV?” (bring in dramatic side eyes...as per my photo!!)

Turns out, the joke’s on them: according to LinkedIn’s latest ‘Jobs on the Rise’ data, in Australia Travel Specialist sits in third place—right behind English Teacher in the top spot.

That’s right, while everyone’s busy worrying about AI taking over, good old-fashioned human connection is stealing the spotlight especially in travel.

So next time someone side-eyes your dream career in travel, feel free to flash them this photo with my side eyes. 👀

And if you’re wondering how to join this so-called ‘redundant role,’ lucky for you, that’s exactly what we do here. We teach you how to launch into the travel industry, get to grips with tourism, and nail the business side of things too.

Because genuine communication, people skills, and real-world experience aren’t going out of style any time soon—and we’ve got the data to prove it. 😉

20/12/2024

Ever thought, ‘There’s got to be more to life than just dreaming about travel?’ Well, same here—and that’s how Connected Travel was born! ✈️✨

✔️ I wanted to create a space where people could turn their love for travel into a real career.
✔️ We are here to help you start small, dream big, and build a travel business that fits your life.
✔️ With hands-on training, personalised support, and a community that’s got your back, we’re changing how travel careers begin.

Ready to kickstart your career in travel or you’re just curious, give us a shout! Life’s too short to stay grounded! 🌍 💼

02/12/2024

🩵 Progressive Updates at Connected Travel Training Academy 🩵

We’re excited to share that our programs are evolving in 2025, offering even greater value and opportunities for you!

Our February intake opens this January, so if you’d like to stay in the loop, drop us your email, and we’ll send you all the details as soon as we have it all finalised 👌🏽

22/11/2024

Are you a Sabre User?

I highly recommend ordering Sabre Web if you haven’t already. Many users aren’t aware of it, but Sabre Web is significantly easier to use compared to the traditional Sabre 360 desktop application. It’s streamlined, user-friendly, and eliminates the hassle of downloading and managing the 360 app.

To make the process simple, I’ve created a step-by-step video showing how your agency manager can place the order through Sabre Central.

Contact me for more details 👌🏽

18/11/2024

Did you know, we offer a qualification in Travel & Tourism and help you set up a travel agency from home.

Our set up is like a “turn key package” for your business with all the training, a qualification, business coaching and ongoing support whilst you operate your business.

We are the only Australian Accredited Company that offer this.

Our last intake for 2024 is now open for the Cert IV in Travel and Tourism which starts next week.

If a travel business is your NY’s goal, take action NOW.

Enrolments close Friday so message for further details 😊

09/11/2024

This industry is full of incredible, inspirational women, and I am deeply grateful to be listed among so many talented, supportive women…many I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with.

Their strength and the backing they offer each other is truly remarkable. 🩵

Being recognised as a finalist for “Mentor of the Year” signifies the impact we’re making in guiding newcomers into the travel industry and providing them with a solid foundation to build independent travel businesses within our network.

It’s about the quality, the personal touch, and the support we ensure they receive.

Once you’re part of our community, you’re here for the long haul. We often joke that we want them with us from day one until retirement. I’m immensely proud of the community we’ve built.

The collaborations we have with other outstanding women on this list I want to shout out to Stephanie Myers, Wendy Addinsall, Charlie from Destination Webinars and Alex from Tourtek. I look forward to celebrating with you all on the night. 🥂

While this list doesn’t recognise all the amazing woman we have worked closely with I want to shout out to a few who are an amazing support Anna from Travel Agent Finder, Kellie Gleeson Browning, Lynn Solomon and there are a few more I can’t seem to tag here 🫶🏽

Here is the list of all the amazing finalists for the Women in Travel awards >>
https://travelweekly.com.au/article/stop-everything-the-2024-women-in-travel-shortlist-is-here/

06/11/2024

Excited to share this article where I’m mentioned throughout, talking about what it really takes to be a successful travel agent today!

From tech skills and in-depth destination knowledge to becoming a true advisor rather than an order-taker, the role has come a long way.

Dive in to learn more about the evolving skills needed in our industry!

In the face of a national skills shortage, Travellers Choice has launched a free training program to empower agents and support new starters, writes JO-ANNE HUI-MILLER.

04/11/2024

Our Sabre training for November/December reached full capacity two weeks ago! This highlights the growing demand for essential hard skills in the travel industry. 😱

In 2025, we’re excited to offer our next Sabre Workshops in late January/early February. If you’re interested in joining, enrolling a team member, or boosting your resume to break into the industry, reach out now!

What’s coming up in 2025?

• Tramada Workshops

• Business Marketing, Development, and Niche Creation Workshops

• 2-Day Business Experience (our 2024 event was a hit!)

• More Sabre Workshops

• How to Sell #101

• Increasing profits and margins by leveraging wholesalers, commissions, and service fees

Plus, we have a few surprises in store 🤐 Stay tuned for announcements! 🥳

03/11/2024

Your Path to Owning a Travel Business Starts Here! 🌍
Ready to take the leap and build a successful, independent travel business? Enrolments for our Qualification component starting this November are now open, but spots are filling fast!

At Connected Travel Academy, we don’t do side hustles—we build empires. With our NTIA finalist recognition two years in a row, you’re joining the best. Our Qualification and Connect to Business program is designed to break down barriers.

Let’s build your future together, with solid foundations and high standards. 💼✈️

Check out https://www.connectedtravel.com.au/what-we-offer for more details.

31/10/2024

🎃𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀!🎃

Did you know Halloween started as an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, where they lit bonfires and wore costumes to keep the ghosts away? 👻✨

Let’s have some fun! Share your favourite travel stories – have you been to any spooky spots or experienced unique traditions?
Mine’s a local one: I did a nighttime ghost tour at Pentridge Prison. I was skeptical at first, but by the end, I came out a believer! 😱

I want to hear your spooky stories! 👇

28/10/2024

𝗦𝗼 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶'𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆. 😉

Madi has just completed her Connect to Business Program and is well on her way to earning her Certificate IV in Travel & Tourism. She’s now in the process of launching her own business with us. With the rising demand for travel agents in this new era and the opportunity to operate within our network, well... I’ll let her share her journey with you! 🎉

If you’re passionate about travel and ready to take your career to the next level, now’s the perfect time. Our next intake for the Qualification starts in mid-November, so don’t miss your chance! 💙

26/10/2024

Tonight is the night of all nights!

Connected Travel - Marissa & Co and Connected Travel Training Academy

are here as proud finalists for two awards. We’ve put in immense effort to provide exactly what the travel industry needs, and tonight, we celebrate that achievement alongside our industry peers.

25/10/2024

🚀𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟴! 🚀 Can you guess which country has a law against stepping on cash? 🤔

That's right—it's Thailand! 💵 The Thai currency features the King’s image, and showing disrespect to it is no joke! 🌍 Curious to learn more quirky facts from around the world? Stay tuned for more surprises in our Travel Curiosities Series!✈️

25/10/2024

It was either a last minute shark cage dive whilst in Sydney or a spontaneous Bridge Climb whilst in Sydney. Amazing views and highly recommend the night time tour.

Travel Advisor Life Is The Best 💕

23/10/2024

🚀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 #6! 🚀 Feeding pigeons in Venice might seem like a charming activity, but did you know it’s actually illegal? 🕊️ The rule is in place to protect the city’s stunning historical landmarks from damage. 🌍 Stay tuned for more unique travel tips and fun facts!

💡 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞? Did you already know this fun fact? Comment below! ⬇️
And stay tuned for more unique travel tips and surprises! ✨