Envoyage’s 2025 Icons bound for South Africa

The importance of recognising excellence in entrepreneurship has been highlighted by Flight Centre Travel Group Global Managing Director Luxury & Independent Brands Danielle Galloway, as Envoyage revealed the top performers it will host in South Africa for global reward event, Icons. 

Those who have qualified will be treated to an immersive cultural adventure beginning in Johannesburg, before spending two nights at Bakubung Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park and a final night at the Palace of the Lost City in Sun City. 

“Recognition is powerful. Every milestone celebrated builds momentum and reinforces the strength of our Envoyage community,” Galloway said. 

Nick Queale, Ben Farrel, Therese Playford and Kieran Roberts at Icons 2024 in the Maldives.

“Icons is one of the ways we embody the core values of our global brand. At this sensational event, we reward and celebrate entrepreneurialism, lean into engagement by creating unique experiences and opportunities for connection, and encourage endurance through a membership community where success is visible, shared, and used to inspire the next move forward.”   

The Icons will be treated to private morning and evening game drives, dinner under the stars and cocktail events while mingling with a select group of key partners, peers and Envoyage leaders.

This year’s Australian Icons are: Anna Lowe, Anna Lowe Travel; Paul Kelly, Sportslink Travel; Brad Thomas, Spotlight Travel; Craig Barrow, Globetrotters Travel Group; Alex Jeon, Festigo Travel; Ben Farrell, Bespoke Travel; Bradley Jukes, Acland Travel; Bradley Rowland, HBA Travel; Kieran Roberts, KR Travel; Neil Playford, Playford Travel; Jenny Tucker, Tuckwell Trust; and Alison Mourani, A-List Travel.  

These Australian Icons will join other travel advisors from the Envoyage network across the USA, South Africa, New Zealand, and Canada.  

“Being recognised as an Icon is a proud moment the reflects the hard work it has taken to reach this level,” said Paul Kelly of Sportslink Travel. “It’s also an incredible opportunity to connect with other high-achieving advisors and agencies across the Envoyage network, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.”  

Icons will precede Envoyage’s global member conference, Worldwide which will welcome 400 Envoyage members to Sun City from 12-15 September 2025.    

Lead image: Envoyage’s 2024 Icons at Heritance Aarah Maldives Resort