Victorian Disability Sector Award Winners
2014 – A Yarra Valley hot air balloon company has soared above the competition to win an award for its revolutionary easy access basket.
The accolade was in recognition of its Australia-first basket, which allows people with a disability to experience a hot-air balloon flight.
William Angliss Alumni – Mandy’s Dream Job
Passionate travel alumni Mandy Ho has realised her dream job, providing clients with the experience of a lifetime hot air ballooning.
After graduating from William Angliss Institute with a Diploma of Travel and Tourism, Mandy was offered a position with Global Ballooning as a Sales and Marketing assistant.
Lifestyle Inq Feature
A city beaming with personality and rich culture, Melbourne, Australia is more than just brunches and coffee (Although both are A+).
It’s the capital of cool, where natural and urban living finds harmony. So it’s no surprise that it is also the only major city in the world where you can fly commercially over the city on a hot air balloon.
Timeout Melbourne Feature
Time Out says: Global Ballooning Australia is one of the best hot air balloon companies running in Melbourne, offering three flights in three different locations across Victoria.
Global Ballooning x Zonzo Estate Partnership
In 2017 a rare opportunity arose to sponsor Paterson ‘Pato’ Saunders, a talented young aeronaut. Pato was seeking sponsorship for his racing balloon with the aim of taking it around Australia and Internationally to compete.
Pilot Pato – Quark Expeditions Feature
Paterson (Pato) hails from the Yarra Valley, a wine region on the fringes of Melbourne, Australia. Brought up by a family of balloon pilots, he has been immersed in the worlds of aviation and tourism for his whole life.
‘Flying into Victoria’s New Norm’ Feature
June 5 2020 — An adventurous family has taken colourful balloon flights across Melbourne to celebrate Victoria’s ascent back to normality after the pandemic lockdown.
