Goldman grows into Qld

GOLDMAN Group has today announced its expansion into Queensland, with the acquisition of Brisbane-based The Cruise Centre from Savenio.

Anthony Goldman told TD the move continued the group’s strong focus on cruise, and was also logical given that Goldman Travel and The Cruise Centre are both long-time Virtuoso members.

The Cruise Centre joint md Elizabeth Clarke will join Goldman to ensure a seamless transition of the business from Savenio.

The move will also see The Cruise Centre become part of Helloworld Travel, moving away from its current affiliation with the Travellers Choice group.

The Cruise Centre has eight staff, with the addition bringing the number of people working with the Goldman Group to more than 100 including its Smartflyer home-based network.

While The Cruise Centre is leisure-focused, Goldman said the acquisition would also provide a Qld base for the expansion of the group’s corporate business.

The deal continues a huge year for the Goldman Group, which won Best Corporate Agency - Multi Location at the 2017 National Travel Industry Awards and was also awarded top Virtuoso agency in Australia/NZ.

Goldman Group executive chairman Tom Goldman said the acquisition would “position us as a major player in the premium and luxury cruising space”.

More on Goldman’s cruise plans in today’s issue of Cruise Weekly.