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itravel has sponsored a Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TiME) scholarship for the third consecutive year, with Lauren Zanesco of itravel Griffith named the 2026 recipient.

Zanesco follows hybrid mobile advisor and Roast & Roam founder Jade Garlick in 2025 and mobile advisor Linda Hogan in 2024.

The six-month program pairs participants with an experienced industry professional for one-on-one mentoring shaped around their goals. itravel invites expressions of interest from across its network each year, and home-based advisors and store owners are eligible to apply.

CEO Steve Labroski and COO Joe Karbo attended Zanesco’s induction evening as she began the program with mentor Sue Graham.

“When our members succeed, itravel succeeds. That’s why we invest in opportunities that support their development and help them build stronger businesses,” Labroski said. “Their growth and success are what drive our network forward.”

The scholarship sits alongside the network’s training and business support offerings for members.

Zanesco said her focus is on working smarter, building industry connections and growing her self-confidence. Since starting the program, she has put more structure into her days at the Griffith store.

“Being in a shopfront it can be challenging to stick to a plan, but having a clearer structure has helped me stay focused, minimise distractions and make better use of my time,” she said.

“Knowing that itravel was investing in me and supporting my development meant a lot.”

Garlick joined the program to strengthen her leadership and strategic thinking and find “a better balance between working in my business and working on my business”. Working with mentor Kelley Wacher, she said she had become more deliberate about how she runs Roast & Roam.

“I’ve become more intentional about setting goals, creating boundaries and making decisions that align with the future I want to build, rather than simply reacting to what’s happening around me,” she said.

Hogan entered the program in 2024 hoping to manage her time better, and said working with mentor Michael Schischka also gave her a clearer sense of her value.

“Take time to myself, charge a fee and know my worth,” she said of the lessons she has applied. “I wouldn’t have taken the time to do the course myself. I truly valued my time with Michael.”

Across the three years, recipients have represented mobile, hybrid and franchise businesses.

“itravel didn’t just invest in my business, they invested in me,” Garlick said.

itravel is Australia’s leading independent travel network, designed for experienced Australian travel professionals looking to grow their business. To find out more about joining, visit itravel-au.com/work-with-us.