31/03/2026
🎉 Guess who’s celebrating 40 years in travel? 🎉 (Not in age—but in experience!)
A huge congratulations to Gary Woodland on reaching this incredible milestone. Gary began his travel career on 1st April 1986 with Ansett Australia, and since then has helped clients explore just about every corner of the globe—many of them, time and time again.
With an unwavering work ethic and loyal client base, Gary truly embodies what it means to be a dedicated Travel Agent. Over the past four decades, he has navigated the industry through some of its most challenging moments, including:
✈️ The 1989 Australian pilots’ dispute
🌋 Volcanic ash clouds from Chile & Indonesia impacting flights over Australia, plus clouds from Iceland impacting European flights
🛑 The events of 9/11 and global terrorism
💥 The collapse of Ansett
🦠 Health crises like Bird Flu, Mad Cow, and COVID-19
⚔️ The Gulf War
…and more.
It’s nothing short of extraordinary that Gary not only weathered these storms, but continued doing what he does best: creating unforgettable travel experiences. He was awarded Australian Franchise Travel Agent over the year in 1999 and has received many accolades from within the industry.
Gary credits his success and longevity to his many loyal clients—“You know who you are,” he says with a smile. We talk about our families, we share a laugh, and I love seeing them all. My passion for travel has never waned—I love making the dream a reality . Over the years I have travelled extensively with my top three highlights being Antarctica , Egypt and a 19 day Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity with my wife, late sister and brother-in-law. I will never forget these experiences.”
👏 Please join us in congratulating Gary on 40 years in the travel industry—a remarkable achievement.
💬 How long have you been travelling with Gary and where to?
