Geelong Travel wins top honours at awards night

GEELONG Travel is celebrating major wins at Scenic Group’s national awards, presented in Sydney on Monday night.

The Belmont-based company, led by Stuart Coffield, was awarded two prestigious honors: “2024 Highest Sales Single Location Australia-Wide” and “2024 Highest Agency Sales VIC State Winner” at Scenic Group’s 9th Annual Night of Stars.

Scenic Group’s director of travel and commercial sales Emma Davie praised the local company’s outstanding achievement.

“Geelong Travel’s success is driven by their commitment to high-quality integrated campaigns, client expos and events, exclusive charter and group departures, which have grown their business significantly during 2024,” she said.

“With an unwavering passion and dedication, Stuart and his team continue to excel in client service and bookings across the Scenic Group portfolio of luxury Ocean, River and Land products.”

Coming off the huge success of Geelong Travel’s recent expo, which attracted 5,000 people, these awards cement Geelong Travel’s position as Australia’s leading independent travel agency.

Mr Coffield, who established the business just over 30 years ago and now runs it with 20 dedicated team members, said the resurrection of the travel industry and the surge in demand after the COVID-19 pandemic had been exhilarating.

“We are very proud of these awards.

“We’ve always had growth every year, but with Scenic, it’s gone to a new level – we’ve seen a 50 per cent increase in sales of their products in the past year.

“It’s wonderful to see so many people wanting to travel again and experiencing the once-in-a-lifetime, luxury experiences that Scenic provides.”

Mr. Coffield said the Scenic Eclipse ocean cruises have created a new benchmark in ultraluxury cruising, with an amazing response from travellers.

“They only take up to 228 passengers in these beautiful six-star yachts, which include helicopter and submarine experiences along with fine dining, luxury spas, and butler service for every guest – and they do these amazing journeys around Europe, the Arctic, and Antarctica.

“All our staff have travelled with Scenic, so we have first-hand knowledge of the experiences which is invaluable to people looking to invest in luxury travel.

“And we care like it’s our own holiday – we want to ensure they have a really wonderful time, so we even provide private limousines to and from Melbourne Airport.”

Mr Coffield is particularly excited about his next adventure. In May 2026, he will host an exclusive 11-night cruise along the Golden Coasts of France and Italy on the 100-person super yacht Emerald Sakara.

“Of the 50 cabins – which are all balcony suites – there are only four left. It’s going to be an amazing trip,” he said.