Sydney, Australia – TravMedia announces Southern Cross Travel Insurance as Headline Sponsor of The TravMedia Summit Australia 2026, taking place on 26 February at the newly refurbished Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Celebrating its seventh year, The TravMedia Summit has become Australia's premier professional development forum for travel and tourism leaders. Held the day before TravMedia's flagship event, IMM Australia, The Summit brings together the country's most influential travel PR professionals, editors, journalists and marketers for a day of high-level insights, thought leadership and industry connections.

This year's event will be hosted at the iconic Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, unveiling its recent multi-million-dollar transformation. The refreshed space will offer delegates a premium experience, with elegant surroundings that reflect the luxury and innovation at the heart of the modern travel industry.

As Headline Sponsor, Southern Cross Travel Insurance will partner with TravMedia to support meaningful dialogue on the evolving needs of travellers and the role of the industry in building trust, confidence and resilience in today's dynamic landscape.

“We're proud to be partnering with TravMedia for the 2026 Summit as the Headline Sponsor.  At Southern Cross Travel Insurance, our purpose has always been to help people travel with confidence, and that begins with listening, learning, and leading alongside others who care deeply about the traveller experience," says Jess Strange, Chief Customer Officer at Southern Cross Travel Insurance.

"We're also looking forward to sharing valuable industry insights from our upcoming Future of Travel report. As the travel landscape continues to shift, we see enormous opportunity to reinforce the role of insurance in helping travellers explore the world with greater trust and peace of mind.”

Founder and CEO of TravMedia, Nick Wayland, said, “We are delighted to welcome Southern Cross Travel Insurance as our 2026 Headline Sponsor. Their customer-first approach and deep understanding of the travel space make them a valuable contributor to the conversations shaping our industry's future.”

Registration is now open for TravMedia's IMM Australia and The TravMedia Summit, with limited exhibition tables and tickets still available for this unmissable two-day program.

For more information and to register for IMM 2026, visit www.travmedia.com/immaus or email immaus@travmedia.com.

For the full list of The TravMedia Summit 2026 session topics, visit www.travmedia.com/immaus/summit.

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