About our company
National Travel is a premium travel agency based in Brisbane, Australia and operating since 2016. We specialise in bespoke holiday and business & event travel. Our ‘customer first’ service is backed by leading-edge technology, digital platforms and the best people in the industry.
We have an experienced leadership team who bring a mix of travel, both leisure and business, travel technology and broad commercial dealings. Couple that with a highly experienced and talented consulting team and 24-hour support and you have a very compelling reason to work with National Travel.
We stress the details so our travellers can experience intimate encounters with real people and places without distraction. The key to making that happen is respect and mindfulness for the traveller, the place they travel to and the people who live there.
By delivering great travel experiences we connect people and communities and showcase the beauty and warmth of our world.
Our accreditations include:
2023 National Travel Industry Awards Finalist
Our Founders
David Sumich
Managing Director in
David built the International Express Travel Group from a Sydney based local travel agency in Australia in 1999 to a national travel management company. Clients included Apple, Bosch and BG Group. In 2007, he sold the company to BCD Travel, the world’s 3rd largest Travel Management Company. David has since owned a digital marketing company in Australia, that specialised in the tourism market and brings that experience to National Travel. David is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce.
Maite Newell
General Manager in
As an experienced technology executive, Maite Newell understands the challenges and complexities of selling consultative and technology solutions. She has implemented major travel systems across the Asia Pacific. Extensive Travel Technology and Operational Experience with a global TMC. Certified Marketing Consultant - Salesforce, Pardot, Hubspot and Google Adwords.
We always have YOU in our mind
We only work with travel partners that are part of our supplier excellence program
Our Supplier Excellence Program
Beautiful destinations are important, but we know they’re only part of what makes your holiday exceptional. Specialising in tailor-made experiences, we want your trip to be just right, and we’ll work with you to make your itinerary perfect. Leaving no stone unturned, we ensure every tour operator we partner with is of the highest standard. For your security and safety, all our tour partners have embedded hygiene and safety practices.
Peace of Mind
Identifying suppliers who have flexible and fair terms and conditions for our customers. Allowing you to book your next holiday with flexibility.
Covid Safe Program
Identifying suppliers who have high impact cleaning procedures and safety and hygiene protocols to give you peace of mind. Keeping you safe is our priority.
Supplier Relations
We're committed to building strong and respectful relationships with our suppliers. Our suppliers play a crucial role in the success of our products.
Escalation Support
We forge strong relationships with our suppliers. We only work with tour operators who can provide outstanding customer support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What we believe in
We believe that a ‘better travelled’ world is simply a wiser and kinder world, and we want to play our part in making a difference.
We believe that by providing great travel experiences we build trust, engagement and loyalty within our people, our communities, our world.
We believe that by delivering great travel experiences, we connect people and communities and show the beauty and warmth of our world.
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