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The Travel Digest has just announced the winners of the Travel Digest 2008 Industry Awards. The International Travel College (ITC) is thrilled to be the winner of the Leading Training Provider category. These awards were nominated by readers of New Zealand’s leading monthly travel industry magazine, Travel Digest.

ITC is New Zealand’s premium training college for the airline, travel and tourism industries. Established in 1996, it has trained and placed more than 1,500 graduates into these industries, making a significant contribution to their labour force. Being the best is big business for everyone at ITC, who are passionate about all round business excellence. This approach has resulted in the award of the international quality standard ISO 9001:2000, and in being multiple winners of the New Zealand Tourism Awards, including the prestigious Distinction Award in 2007.

“Being nominated for this award is particularly special, as it’s a nomination by our industry colleagues,” said Karen Houston, ITC director and owner.  “We work closely with industry employers in the provision of training for their staff, and in the placement of new recruits to match their needs and expectations. It’s great to have recognition of the work we do, and as we’ve all come from these industries we feel a special connection with our industry partners,” she said.

Currently New Zealanders spend around $4.6B on overseas travel, according to Travel Agents Association Chief Executive Paul Yeo; a substantial contribution to the national economy. The travel industry is alive and well and not suffering too much from the economic recession, with outbound travel over the past year up by two percent.