AAT Kings has wrapped up its 2026 A-LISTERS ON LOCATION Top Achievers Tour, celebrating 17 leading travel advisors from across its global markets with an unforgettable six-day experience through the Northern Territory’s Top End and Western Australia’s Kimberley.
Bringing together this year’s highest-performing A-LISTERS, the tour recognised advisors who delivered outstanding sales performance and growth during the incentive period.
Hosted by AAT Kings’ Michael Woods and Adrian Piotto, the programme combined recognition with first-hand destination and product experience, giving advisors the opportunity to explore the spectacular landscapes of the Top End and Kimberley and gain a deeper appreciation of the culture, wildlife and natural beauty that define the two regions.
Delivered in partnership with Tourism and Events Northern Territory, Tourism Western Australia and local industry partners, this year’s tour marked the first time the annual reward programme has spanned two Australian destinations, building on the success of the 2025 Top Achievers experience across New Zealand’s South Island.
Beginning in Darwin with a cocktail reception and awards presentation, the group then embarked on an itinerary showcasing some of the regions’ standout experiences. Highlights included a scenic flight over Kakadu National Park, a Yellow Waters cruise, the Katherine Outback Experience, a cruise along the Ord River and a flight over the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, before the tour concluded with a farewell dinner at the award-winning Gourmet Camp Oven Experience.
Alongside celebrating their achievements, the programme gave advisors valuable on-the-ground knowledge to take back to their clients, while providing an opportunity to build relationships with fellow travel professionals from across AAT Kings’ global network.
Ben Hall, CEO of AAT Kings Group, said the Top Achievers Tour was an important way to recognise trade partners who continue to champion AAT Kings. “Our A-LISTERS are some of our strongest advocates, and this tour is about celebrating their success while giving them first-hand knowledge they can take back to their clients,” Hall said.
“We’re grateful to Tourism and Events Northern Territory, Tourism Western Australia and our local industry partners for helping us showcase two remarkable regions and create such a memorable experience for this year’s winners.”
Participant feedback following the tour was overwhelmingly positive. An advisor from New Zealand Fine Touring said, “Absolutely honoured to have experienced this incredible trip and take our knowledge back to our friends at home.”
An advisor from Trailfinders added, “I didn’t have much idea on what to expect. I would have expected to be doing amazing things in incredible locations and AAT Kings to go above and beyond. All that was exceeded and we all felt so special coming off the trip. I hope I will be an A-LISTER for years to come!”
The 2026 Top Achievers represented Flight Centre Hornsby, Flight Centre Southland, Flight Centre Greensborough, Flight Centre Lismore, Flight Centre Whitford City, Flight Centre Goulburn, Luxury Escapes, Envoyage Miranda, House of Travel Johnsonville, House of Travel Gore, NQ Travel & Cruise, Discover Australia Holidays, New Zealand Fine Touring, Trailfinders, Gold Medal, Downunder Travel and Inside Australia Travel.
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A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand and taking intrepid travellers on a wild and wonderful ride.
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