We are incredibly proud to share that CT Connections has been named the 2026 NTIA Most Outstanding Australian-Owned Travel Management Company for a consecutive year.
Following our 2025 win, being recognised back-to-back is an incredibly meaningful achievement and one that reflects the continued commitment, innovation and care of our people, together with the trust of our clients and strength of our industry partnerships.
To receive this recognition once was incredibly special. To receive it two years in a row reinforces something we have always believed: being outstanding isn’t defined by a single achievement. It comes from continually evolving, investing and finding better ways to support our clients and their travellers.
People-powered, technology-led
Over the past year, we’ve continued to evolve what outstanding travel management looks like.
We have invested in our people, embraced new technology, expanded our capabilities and strengthened the partnerships that enable us to deliver greater value for our clients. Technology continues to transform corporate travel, but we believe its greatest value is in empowering people, not replacing them.
By combining innovation, intelligence and automation with the experience, relationships and genuine human care of our people, we’re able to make travel management simpler, smarter and more connected while maintaining the personal service our clients value.
It’s also how we continue to deliver on our Absolutely service promise – going beyond what’s expected and finding a way to make things happen for our clients.
For our clients, that means a travel management partner focused on delivering:
- Smarter technology and greater visibility across their travel programs
- Experienced people who understand their business and travellers
- Proactive support when plans change or disruption occurs
- Meaningful opportunities to optimise spend, savings and program performance
- Genuine service, care and accountability at every stage of the journey
Staying true to who we are
While our business continues to evolve, the philosophy underpinning it remains unchanged. Ubuntu – “I am because of you; we are because of each other.”
Ubuntu shapes how we work with our people, clients, suppliers and wider industry. It reminds us that success is shared and that strong relationships, collaboration and genuine care remain fundamental to delivering great outcomes.
Founder, CEO and Managing Director Gary Reichenberg said receiving the award for a second consecutive year was an achievement shared across the CT Connections community:
”“Being recognised as Australia’s Most Outstanding Australian-Owned TMC for a second consecutive year is an incredible honour. For us, this recognition is about consistency – continuing to evolve, invest and innovate without losing sight of what has always made CT Connections special: our people and the relationships we build. I’m incredibly proud of our team and grateful to our clients and industry partners who continue to place their trust in us. This achievement belongs to all of them.”
Gary ReichenbergFounder, CEO & Managing Director
An achievement we share
Back-to-back recognition would not be possible without the people and partnerships behind CT Connections.
To our incredible team, thank you for the expertise, passion and commitment you bring every day.
To our clients, thank you for continuing to place your trust in us and allowing us to be part of your businesses. And to our supplier and industry partners, thank you for working alongside us as we continue to evolve and strengthen the travel experiences we deliver.
We also congratulate our fellow finalists and all those recognised at the 2026 National Travel Industry Awards. Being recognised alongside organisations that continue to contribute to the strength and progress of Australian travel is a privilege.
A heartfelt thank you to the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) for providing a platform that celebrates excellence and recognises the people and businesses helping move our industry forward.
Two years. Back-to-back. One very proud team.
