About our company

National Travel is a premium travel agency based in Brisbane, Australia and operating since 2016. We specialise in premium leisure holidays in both the domestic and international sectors. We provide authentic experiential travel services that are rewarding and unique. Our commitment is to enhance our customers' entire travel experience - before, during and after their trip. Every time.

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 and partnerships

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

With over two decades of experience in delivering marketing and technology solutions, Maite has honed a deep understanding of the intricate challenges associated with these processes. Maite has implemented major travel systems across the Asia Pacific and possesses extensive travel technology and operational experience with a global TMC. Recently, Maite was shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Women in Travel Entrepreneur of the Year award, highlighting her leadership and innovative contributions to the travel industry.

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.

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.