Alatus: High-end Travel Experts

We are a next-generation buying group of premium and independent travel management companies that operate in the high-end leisure and corporate travel space.

As a market leader in air, land and technology innovation, we are expertly positioned to provide a competitive advantage to help you drive long-term growth and meet the challenges of the evolving travel landscape.

“We’re an invitation-only ‘by the members for the members’ group; with the platform, partnerships and technological innovation to ensure our members succeed at the highest level.”

Tom Manwaring Founder and CEO of Alatus.

Express Travel Group: The home of independent travel professionals.

The Express Travel Group (ETG), is a proudly Australian owned and operated travel company headquartered in Melbourne, and with representation in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Since 1983, the Company has developed into one of the most respected travel groups in the country, representing the largest group of independent travel agencies in Australia. These members form the company's core agency groups: Select Travel Group, Independent Travel Group, Independent Travel Advisors and the italktravel & cruise retail franchise network.

• We are proud IATA agents.

• We are proud AFTA members.

• We are proudly ATAS accredited.

ATAS is a national accreditation scheme, endorsing travel agents who have met strict financial and customer service criteria. As Australia’s best travel agents, they can provide you with peace of mind when purchasing travel.

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about ATAS why book
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world's largest cruise association and is dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise industry. CLIA is composed of more than 60 of the world's major cruise lines and serves as a non-governmental consultative organisation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), an agency of the United Nations.

Travel agents that display the Cruise Lines International Association (Australasia) logo are members of an association that is dedicated to training and service excellence when it comes to cruising.

We were honoured to be selected as the chosen Victorian travel agent representative for the incomporable Arcadia Expeditions.

Arcadia Expeditions specialises in immersive historical and cultural journeys to some of the world’s most inspiring and exotic destinations. Arcadia’s exclusive curated experiences give our discerning clients uncommon access to sites and peoples that reward the curious mind. Each expedition tells a story, with our expert team of leading academics and local guides ensuring our travellers have an experience like no other. It’s like joining the making of a documentary, but without the camera crew.

onefinestay offers visitors to London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles the opportunity to stay in the finest homes while the owners are out of town. It's handmade hospitality.

For those craving a better way to experience a city, from business travelers to families who enjoy the charm and practicality of a real home, onefinestay offers a compelling alternative to traditional hotels, and avoids the hassles and compromises of holiday rentals.

Featured in The New York Times, The Australian, Vogue, Architectural Digest and Paris Match and loved by our clients!

You can read more about onefinestay here.

For our Japan itineraries we love working with the team at Inside Japan to make these a reality. They are a market-leading Japan travel specialist, offering unique group tours, tailored travel and cultural experiences that few get the chance to discover. The Inside Japan team have had years of experience living, working and travelling in Japan, and offer unrivalled advice and support, whatever your budget or personal interests.

For all things Africa, we love to collaborate with The African Travel Specialists. These experienced and knowledgeable specialists ensure your time in the most diverse place on Earth delivers all you are looking for and more. Together we create intricate, tailor made itineraries just for you. With enormous on-ground experience and significant local presence, you can expect the very best luxury travel experience.

We have the privilege to work very closely with South America Travel Centre for many of our Latin America and Antarctica itineraries. They are specialists in creating tailor-made holidays for discerning travellers (since 1995) - the perfect fit for many of our clients! 

You’ll have your own vehicle and specialist guide, and stay in some of Latin America's finest properties, often small boutique or luxury hotels, lodges and riverboats.  We work closely in conjunction with them to suggest places, properties and experiences you may not even know about .