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International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) is a finalist in three categories of the 2009 Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards. 

Finalists were announced at a function at Villa Maria Estate on 29 July. ITC staff were thrilled to find out that ITC is a finalist in the Excellence in Innovation & Strategy Award (sponsored by Cogita), the Excellence in Service Delivery Award (sponsored by Prince & Partners), and the Excellence in Tourism Award (sponsored by Telstra Events Centre).

“This is a fantastic achievement,” said Marketing Manger Claire Huxley, “It acknowledges the hard work of our staff and students and the great relationships we have developed with the industry employers and stakeholders who work with us and support us.”

ITC is a premium supplier of full-time and part-time training programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries and has been focused on quality and excellence in training for over 13 years. ITC, based in Botany, now trains over 250 students from Manukau and the surrounding area.

Despite the recession there continues to be ongoing growth in the tourism industry. And a national skill shortage means there is big demand for travel and tourism graduates.

ITC works hard to ensure its students gain valuable industry experience while they study. Students often work at large events in the Auckland area, giving them vital opportunities to learn in a real-world environment. Earlier this year ITC took that one step further, opening the Airport Training Centre at the Botany Campus. The incredible new facility convincingly simulates an airport environment incorporating check in, customs, a gate lounge and an aircraft cabin for training in all aspects of in-flight service. 

Manukau City Council and Westpac are the major sponsors of these awards, which are delivered on behalf of the council by Enterprising Manukau. The winners will be announced at a glamorous black-tie gala dinner on 18 September. Wish us luck!