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Key facts
Counted staff
16
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
1999
27 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Public Company
self-reported
Description
First Travel Group (FTG) is New Zealand’s leading travel alliance.
FTG is dedicated to providing its members with market efficiencies to enhance the customer experience in both retail and corporate travel. FTG’s response to the COVID Pandemic was industry leading, which allowed its members to rebound their respective businesses with confidence.
The group unites more than 50 independent travel specialists strategically located throughout New Zealand. The group’s diverse high-end membership includes Retail (including the YOU Travel and Cruise brand), Boutique, Corporate, TMCs and Meetings & Event specialists.
As a technology leader, FTG provides industry expertise and a range of exclusive best-in-class travel solutions through its strong partnerships and worldwide preferred supplier agreements.
FTG is a key partner of all major airlines, land operators and cruise lines.
FTG offers members a range of extensive support services and products including a consolidation unit, Express Tickets, who uses the technologically advanced ticketing system, Smart Tickets, the industry leading cruise booking system, Odysseus, under its Creative Cruising division, and in-house boutique wholesaler, Lifestyle Holidays.
As an FTG member, you can enjoy being part of a family atmosphere that supports individuality in business. Realising that each business has unique needs we aim to enhance your business through the buying power and technology solutions available, while supporting you with the expertise of our knowledgeable and best in industry support staff.
FTG was established in 1999, by a group of independent agencies based on co-operative principals. In 2023 FTG was purchased by Helloworld Travel Limited, which further enhanced buying power and technology opportunities. The members of FTG are all 100% independently owned and operated by arguably the best travel professionals in New Zealand.
Specialties
All 6 specialties
- Leisure Travel
- Corporate Travel
- incentives
- Group Travel
- Bespoke Travel Solutions
- Luxury Travel
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZLevel 4; 187 Broadway; Newmarket, Auckland 1023Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at First Travel Group?
16 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does First Travel Group have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: Level 4, 187 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023.
Has First Travel Group raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does First Travel Group list as its specialties?
Six tags on the brand's own list, among them group travel, incentives and leisure travel.
Which companies are listed alongside First Travel Group?
4 profiles list First Travel Group as a peer — 85th percentile in Travel Arrangements. It lists ten peers of its own. YOU Travel & Cruise NZ and ATPI New Zealand list it back.