• National Consultants Conference (NCC) being held in Australia’s heart, Alice Springs this weekend
• Finalists announced for key awards including Rising Star of the Year and Consultant of the Year with winners announced this Sunday

The countdown’s on to this weekend’s National Consultants Conference (NCC) in Alice Springs with a focus on the magic of travel.

General Manager David Padman confirmed the specialised NCC program along with the spectacular destination had proved a winner with Members.

“Our NCC is all about celebrating the best of the Travelscene American Express network and providing both new and experienced consultants with a forum to learn, network, and refuel,” Mr Padman said.  “We bring together business, sales and travel experts, and our preferred suppliers and business partners to create an environment which inspires, motivates and rewards.”

“From Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to a spectacular I love Australia Bash under the stars with Shannon Noll and our Mbantua Meeting Place, our 2012 NCC puts Travelscene American Express and our Members, and the fabulous support we receive from our preferred suppliers and business partners front and centre.”

“In addition to the networking and celebrations, the NCC programme is jam packed with content to give our Consultants the advantage, right across the many specialisations.”

As one of the signature events in the Stay Connected program, the NCC brings together Australia’s top consultants, preferred partners, industry experts, business experts and inspirational speakers as well as a comprehensive programme of pre- and post- tours. Steve Jacobs will reprise his role as MC while James ‘Cas’ Castrission and Justin ‘Jonesy’ Jones are back as Keynote Speakers to celebrate Travelscene American Express’ Gold Sponsorship of their record-breaking 88-day unsupported trek to the South Pole and back.

The NCC culminates on Sunday evening with the Star Awards Dinner when the winners of the Rising Star of the Year, Consultant of the Year and Quantum Consultant Awards will be announced along with the Most Supportive Preferred Supplier Award and the Most Supportive Quantum Supplier Award.

The NCC is being held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.