Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Helloworld Travel has reported solid growth across its key financial measures for FY26.
The company recorded Total Transaction Value of $4 billion for the year ending June 30, 2026, up 4.1 per cent on the previous year, while underlying revenue rose 8.1 per cent to $208.5 million. Underlying EBITDA increased 8.4 per cent to $60.2 million.
However, underlying profit after tax slipped marginally by 0.5 per cent to $30.2 million, while the company said geopolitical uncertainty, particularly the protracted Middle East conflict, had a noticeable impact on travel demand during the June quarter.
“Helloworld delivered a strong performance in FY26, reflecting the resilience of our operations, the quality of our people and the ongoing demand and value of professional travel services,” said Andrew Burnes AO, Helloworld CEO and Managing Director.
“FY26 was a year impacted by global complexities. The events of the Middle East unfavourably impacted the June quarter results and consequently the full year results. In their absence, the financial performance would have been considerably stronger.”
Mr Burnes said the group had continued to grow despite a broader retail downturn across Australasia, with travellers still placing a high value on the expertise and reassurance offered by professional travel advisors.
“This performance demonstrates the strength of our diversified business and our ability to adapt to changing market conditions,” Mr Burnes added.
“Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, travellers continued to prioritise travel and to seek the expertise, reassurance and advocacy provided by professional travel advisors.”
The company said its performance had also been supported by a series of strategic acquisitions and investments during the year.
Helloworld acquired the remaining 50 per cent of Mobile Travel Agents in October 2025, giving it full ownership of the network, which now comprises around 450 home based advisors.
It also acquired Auckland based Gilpin Corporate Travel, took a 40 per cent stake in Brighton Travelworld and increased its ownership in Hunter Travel Group.
Across its business divisions, Helloworld reported particularly strong growth in wholesale and cruise.
Wholesale Total Transaction Value increased 15.6 per cent in Australia and 4.7 per cent in New Zealand, while the group’s ReadyRooms hotel booking platform recorded growth of 49.5 per cent across both markets.
Cruise sales also continued to climb, rising 12.3 per cent across Helloworld’s dedicated cruise brands during FY26.
The group’s inbound division facilitated travel for more than 65,000 international visitors, with strong growth from the UK and Germany, while My Way Travel & Events benefited from demand for major sporting and entertainment experiences including AFL Grand Final travel packages and concert events.
Looking ahead, Helloworld said it was entering FY27 with strong forward bookings and a healthy pipeline of new members and retail opportunities across Australasia.
The company said July had provided an encouraging start to the new financial year, with TTV matching the same month in 2025 while EBITDA for the month rose 8.8 per cent.
Helloworld also believes it is well placed to benefit from any easing in geopolitical tensions, saying previous experience suggests leisure travel demand can recover within 60 to 90 days of market stabilisation.
