The Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) has strengthened its position as one of Australasia’s leading luxury travel communities.
LTC is taking on eight new agencies in New Zealand in its largest member intake.
Joining LTC through the Complete group are:
- ATPI Travel
- Bon Voyage Cruises & Travel
- Cruise Connections
- Holland Clarke & Beatson Travel
- Stars Travel International – Auckland
- Stars Travel International – New Plymouth
- The Private Travel Company
- Travel Connections
Collectively, these businesses represent some of New Zealand’s most respected independent luxury travel agencies.
The move significantly strengthens LTC’s presence across Australasia while creating new opportunities for collaboration, education, luxury partnerships and exceptional client experiences on both sides of the Tasman – all united by a shared ambition to shape the future of luxury travel across the region.
Nikki Glading, LTC General Manager (left), said the membership with Complete represented another significant milestone in LTC’s long-term vision.
“LTC has always believed the future of luxury travel belongs to communities, not networks – communities that invest in their members, champion their partners and continually raise the standard for the industry,” she added.
The membership represents the next chapter in LTC’s trans-Tasman growth strategy, reinforcing its long-term investment in New Zealand while expanding its luxury travel community and strengthening its presence through dedicated, on-the-ground leadership.
LTC currently provides dedicated in-market representation in New Zealand through Head of Luxury Brands NZ, Kelly de Graaf, ensuring both members and partners benefit from local expertise, stronger relationships and meaningful support tailored to the unique dynamics of the New Zealand luxury travel landscape.
The expansion follows another landmark year for LTC, which has delivered double-digit member growth year on year since launching in December 2023.
This comes alongside continued investment in luxury partnerships, member education, exclusive events and innovative platforms designed to help members grow their businesses.
“Complete shares our ambition to raise the standard of luxury travel across Australia and New Zealand, and together we can offer members far greater collective scale and influence than any network alone,” added Ms Gladding.
“This membership creates greater opportunities for our members, our partners and the discerning travellers we collectively serve.”
Malcolm MacLeod, Complete Ltd Founder, said the membership was built on a genuine alignment of values.
“Complete was built on the belief that good people, exceptional product and a strong culture are the foundations of successful travel businesses. From our earliest conversations it was clear LTC shared those same values.
“Our agencies wanted more than a network – they wanted world-leading partnerships, meaningful education and the strength that comes from a genuine community. LTC offered exactly that and was the natural fit.”
Main image (l to r): Gerard Murphy, Bon Voyage; Kelly de Graaf, LTC; Malcolm MacLeod, Complete
