Flight Centre Travel Group

Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

1980

AUM

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Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Flight Centre Travel Group is a global travel company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, with operations in 24 countries including Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. The company was founded initially as one travel shop and has grown to become one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. FCTG is known for its diverse portfolio of brands such as Aunt Betty, Corporate Traveller, FCM, Stage & Screen, and Travel Associates, operating under different names across multiple regions. A feature of its business approach is a focus on strong brand presence and its commitment to responsible travel and community engagement through sustainability initiatives.

Flight Centre Travel Group invests in the travel sector, focusing on areas such as leisure and corporate travel management. With no specific mention of investment size, stages or total assets under management on the available site information, FCTG emphasizes partnerships with travel suppliers globally and strategic acquisitions to enhance its market share, especially within the cruise sector.

Notable investments by Flight Centre Travel Group include the acquisition of Iglu, a UK online cruise agency, and Cruise Club UK, which have strengthened its position in the cruise market. The group has also launched the World360 Rewards loyalty program and unveiled the Envoyage brand to support independent travel agents and agencies, reflecting its adaptive strategy to maintain its leading market position.

Industry

HoReCa/Hospitality Technology Travel Transportation Consumer Services (B2C) Business Services (B2B)

Contacts

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Graham “Skroo” Turner Global Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Global Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
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Gary Smith Non-Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Chairman
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FAQs about Flight Centre Travel Group

Flight Centre Travel Group is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $100+ m.
Flight Centre Travel Group is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Flight Centre Travel Group was founded in 1980.
Flight Centre Travel Group invests in companies and startups in HoReCa/Hospitality, Technology, Travel, Transportation, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B).
Flight Centre Travel Group invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
Flight Centre Travel Group invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Flight Centre Travel Group usually invests $100+ m on average.
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