Winning Australian travel advisors experience Grapevine, Texas and Oklahoma on Sell Your Way to the USA famil

15 October 2025 – A select group of Australian travel advisors recently earned their spot on the annual Sell Your Way to the USA 2025 incentive famil, experiencing an action-packed week exploring Grapevine, Texas and Oklahoma. They travelled on the direct service to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport with airline partner, Qantas. 

Amanda Graham from Chirn Park Travel on the Gold Coast, Anthony Tuy from Flight Centre Wetherill Park in Sydney, and Kathryn Yule from Stage and Screen in Brisbane were hosted by the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau and Travel Oklahoma from 22–27 September 2025. 

The famil offered a first-hand look at two of the USA’s most distinctive destinations with an itinerary designed to highlight the depth and diversity of experiences, reinforcing Grapevine and Oklahoma’s appeal to Australian travellers seeking authentic, culture-rich itineraries beyond the gateway cities.

(L to R) Amanda Graham, Anthony Tuy, Kathryn Yule in Grapevine Main Observation Tower

Grapevine, Texas highlights:

Advisors were welcomed to Grapevine, located just minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with a tour of the Historic Main Street District, complete with winery tastings, live music, and signature Texan dining. Highlights included:

• A panoramic view with interpretative tour at the Grapevine Observation Tower

• A deep dive into creativity at Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal, and adventures at both Historic Nash Farm and Grapevine Mills’ SEA LIFE Aquarium

• A feel for Grapevine’s accommodation at Embassy Suites by Hillton, Gaylord Texan and Great Wolf Lodge 

• Local tastes at Farina’s Winery & Café, Tolbert’s, Chez Fabien and Hop & Sting Brewing Co

• A nostalgic ride aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad

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Oklahoma highlights:

Crossing the border into Oklahoma, the group explored a state rich in Native American heritage, western history, and outdoor adventure. Key experiences included:

• Nature encounters at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Turner Falls - Oklahoma’s largest waterfall 

• Cultural immersion at the Comanche National Museum, Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, and Chickasaw Cultural Center

• Urban discovery in Oklahoma City with a Bricktown Water Taxi tour, and a visit to the city’s cultural attractions including First Americans Museum, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Exhibit C gallery, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

• A tour of the training site at Oklahoma Riversport - the canoe slalom venue for the upcoming World Championships 2026 and Olympic Games 2028 

• Unique attractions such as the Toy & Action Figure Museum, Medicine Park Old Plantation and the towering Chickasha Leg Lamp

• Tastes of Oklahoma at Kochendorfer Brewing Company, Camelback Corner Smokehouse, Bedre Fine Chocolate and hearty dining experiences

• Accommodation at Fairfield Inn & Suites, and Colcord Hotel Oklahoma City - a Curio Collection by Hilton property

The itinerary concluded back in Grapevine with concerts at Grapevine Main LIVE!, wine tasting on the Urban Wine Trail, and a final celebration of Texan wine and food. 

Heather Egan, the Director of Leisure & International Sales at the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, said “Grapevine embodies the heart and soul of Texas, and we were thrilled to host the group to showcase our destination’s rich heritage, lively Main Street, and provide a glimpse of the year-round calendar of events that ensures a Grapevine experience stays with our visitors long after they leave.”

Todd Stallbaumer, Consumer & Trade Marketing Director for Oklahoma Tourism, added, “It was a privilege to welcome the group of travel advisors to Oklahoma, sharing the warmth of our hospitality and the richness of our culture to really showcase what makes Oklahoma such a special destination and one that complements Grapevine, Texas for an authentic Wild West experience.” 

For more on Grapevine, Texas: grapevinetexasusa.com 

For more on Travel Oklahoma: travelok.com

(L to R) Anthony Tuy, Amanda Graham, Kathryn Yule, Claire Mountaine (Travel Oklahoma Account Director AU/NZ) in Oklahoma Diner

(L) Kathryn Yule, Heather Egan (Director of Leisure & International Sales at Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau), Amanda Graham, Anthony Tuy on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad

(R) Kathryn Yule at Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, Oklahoma 

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