Ignite Travel Group

Today marks a special day for Ignite. After almost 20 years in business, we are taking Ignite international as part of Flight Centre Travel Group’s acquisition of Cruise Club UK, a cruise specialist based in Manchester. Building on the 30 year establishment of Cruise Club UK, we aim to broaden its product offering and scale cruise and tour sales using our existing procurement and packaging model. Our CEO Ryan Thomas said, “International has always been a part of our roadmap and FCTG’s acquisition announcement of Cruise Club UK marks the first step in this journey. I'm really looking forward to working with the established team and bringing them into our family.” “And I’m excited for the opportunities this brings for our existing staff as well as the increased distribution for our incredible partners.” Read the ASX Release here: https://lnkd.in/gE_g4pfF

Celebrating CLIA Cruise Month 🚢 This morning, My Cruises hosted a sumptuous morning tea to honour the wrap up of 2024’s epic CLIA in Australasia Cruise Month. Over the last four weeks, we excitedly released enviable early bird packages across ocean, river, expedition and luxury cruising. It’s no surprise that we #LoveCruise, and our dedicated Cruise Experts have worked hard to deliver these exclusive deals. Cheers to those who joined us in exploring the spectacular world of cruising 🥂 #CruiseMonth #MyCruises #Travel #Cruising #EarlyBirdDeals #LoveCruise #CLIA

My Vanuatu Celebrates Partnerships with Exclusive Event 🌴 We’re excited to announce that My Vanuatu, part of our My Holiday brand, recently hosted an exclusive event to honour our valued partners in Vanuatu. Over four days, our team engaged with key stakeholders, including the Minister of Tourism for Vanuatu and various resorts and tour operators, showcasing our unwavering support for this tropical paradise. Our visits highlighted the strong relationships we've built, especially during challenging times following the airline's collapse. As Joe Slattery, Resort Manager at The Moso Vanuatu, noted, “With My Vanuatu’s continued support, 2025 will be better than ever. Onwards and upwards!” The culmination of our visit was a luxury event co-hosted with Coral Reef Cruises and 83 Islands Distillery, marking the first of its kind for My Vanuatu. Guests enjoyed a stunning sunset cruise followed by canapés and drinks, reinforcing our commitment to fostering collaboration within the tourism sector. Mark Ferzst, our Product Development Director, remarked, “Vanuatu is becoming a favourite getaway for Aussies, and our ongoing support is a testament to our amazing partnerships. Special thanks to Coral Reef Cruises and 83 Islands Distillery for their invaluable contributions.” This successful event is the beginning of what we hope will be an annual celebration of our incredible trade partners. Together, we’re paving the way for a brighter future in Vanuatu tourism! #MyVanuatu #IgniteTravelGroup #Tourism #Partnerships #Vanuatu #Travel

🚢 INTRODUCING A NEW ERA OF CRUISING   My Cruises are thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., launching Explorations by Norwegian, setting sail for the first time September 2026 – a 371 day and more than 220 port journey across six continents that will see it become the world’s longest and most comprehensive cruise. Launching with a full world, year-long exploration cruise holiday package for less than $270 per day, this itinerary gives travellers the chance to experience bucket list places like the Northern Lights one week, the ancient sights of Europe the next, then on to Africa where they can set their sights on the Big Five in Kruger Park. Travellers can choose to make the ship their home for a full year or pick the journey that most appeals to them from an extensive list of segmented itineraries from seven night to more.    Offering a first-of-its-kind experience, the move marks the genesis of a new category of cruising – Exploration Cruising – which combines the elegance of river cruising, the freedom of ocean cruising, the thrill of expedition cruising and the immersion of curated tours. Exclusively available at My Cruises, every itinerary is perfectly packaged to include flights and hotel stays, along with always-included beverage packages, specialty dining packages, onboard explorations credit, wifi and gratuities.   These sailings are onboard intimate small ship, Regatta. The ship is currently under Oceania Regatta, however, as of September 2026, this will be chartered to operate as Explorations by Norwegian.   We can’t wait for our customers to experience a new era of cruising. Explorations by Norwegian is on sale now at https://lnkd.in/gEeBcESR

WE'RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ALDI TO POWER THE NEW ALDI HOLIDAYS, LAUNCHED TODAY. Providing exclusive holiday packages, this new partnership with ALDI Stores Australia will offer consumers incredible value-for-money holidays across escapes, cruises and tours around the world, packed with all the extra ‘frills’ including flights, upgrades, experiences and more.   Similar to ALDI’s bi-weekly Special Buys, these limited time holidays will be available on a first come first served basis, with new and exclusive packages launched every month.    Our CEO, Ryan Thomas, said, “We are excited to partner with ALDI to bring a range of leisure and luxury travel options to more Australians launching at a great time when travel continues to boom.   …the collaboration also aligns to our goal to support and grow our supplier channels to deliver an unparalleled distribution network for our partners where everyone wins. We’re excited about the future of our partnership with ALDI.”   Explore the ALDI Holidays portal at aldiholidays.com.au.   #ALDIHolidays #TravelWithALDI #IgniteTravelGroup

🌏 Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🌏 Our Australia and Oceania team members had the pleasure of meeting with Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (MOTCE) of the Republic of Indonesia during their recent sales mission to Australia. We discussed important aspects of Indonesian tourism and evaluated our fruitful two-year partnership. Together, we explored innovative strategies to promote beyond Bali destinations, aiming to encourage Australian travellers to discover the beauty of less explored regions like Labuan Bajo and Lombok. We're thrilled to continue our collaboration and look forward to driving greater awareness of Indonesia’s incredible offerings. #IgniteTravelGroup #IndonesiaTourism #BeyondBali #TravelPartnership

PROUD SPONSOR MOMENT Last week, our CEO Ryan Thomas had the honour of attending the 2024 Leagueability Awards for the Gold Coast Titans, where the incredible players were recognised for their outstanding efforts this season. We are so proud to sponsor the Gold Coast Titans’ Leagueability team and support such an inspiring group of athletes. It was a moving event celebrating their hard work, dedication and love for the game. A huge congratulations to all the players—what an achievement. #MyHoliday #MyCruises #Leagueability #Titans #ProudSponsor #Community #Inspiration

We’re excited to share our latest My Cruises magazine publication in partnership with Explora Journeys, the latest luxury line to grace The Seven Seas. Inside, readers can find inspiring stories set to give a taste of life onboard a luxury ocean cruise, along with a curated selection of 2025 Explora Journeys sailings. Better yet, the issue features expert insights from our very own Cruise Product Director, Sam Riches. Subscribe now for instant access to this exclusive publication: https://lnkd.in/gk7rJ7na

Yesterday, the Ignite Team came together in honour of R U OK? Day. Connecting over a delicious morning tea (and encouraging the team to bring in a yellow dish of their own), the day put a spotlight on the importance of mental health and reminded us to check in with those around us – not just on R U OK? Day, but any day. #ruok #ruokday #ruokday2024 #ruokanyday 

Exciting news! 📣 Our third Cruiseabout Australia store in West Lakes, Adelaide is officially open! This is just the beginning for our newest Ignite brand, with plans to open additional stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and beyond over the next 12 months. We can’t wait to continue to grow our presence with more stores, bringing our cruise expertise to more customers across Australia. #Cruiseabout #GrandOpening #NewStore #TravelExpansion