Our Story & Background

Locally Owned. Globally Connected. Personally Invested.

Orbit World Travel began in 1994 when Lisa Story purchased a small Westpac Travel office in Sydney. The business quickly expanded across Australia, catching the attention of the House of Travel Group, which invested in 2013. Three years later, Orbit Travel New Zealand and World Travel Professionals merged to form Orbit World Travel - Australasia’s largest privately owned corporate travel company.

In 2019, Orbit joined ALTOUR (formerly the Travel Leaders Network), extending our global footprint and unlocking access to world-class partnerships and technology. When the pandemic reshaped travel, we used the experience to rethink, refine and rebuild - combining innovative technology with human expertise to deliver smarter, simpler, and more resilient travel solutions.

Today, Lisa Story and Michael Chase-Smith, together with Orbit’s Leadership Team, continue to drive the business forward with the same energy and ambition that started it all - guided by a clear vision to create a world where travel is seamlessly simple.

Because when your founders are still leading the way, no one goes further.

Our Values & Vision

Our Vision is at the forefront of everything we do…

Creating a world where travel is seamlessly simple.

And our values underpin our decision making, employee recognition and engagement programmes, and make us who we are.

Global Footprint

Orbit delivers seamless, end-to-end travel management solutions for clients across the globe.

As Australasia’s largest privately owned corporate travel company, we combine strong local presence with genuine global reach - powered by our partnership with ALTOUR.

If you're looking for a global solution across multiple international regions, we provide the same trusted Orbit experience wherever you are - consistent systems, reporting, technology and service standards that keep your people moving, safely and efficiently.

FIND OUT MORE

Connected across the globe with ALTOUR

Orbit is proud to be part of ALTOUR, with an extensive network of travel agencies in over 90 countries that assists travellers with a global footprint. It aims to bring together tools and services to provide a seamless global solution with local expertise and assistance for travellers. ALTOUR provide services for:

Global travel fulfilment
Travel policy support and compliance
Risk management and duty of care
Access to discounts and payment management
Data analysis of spend and behaviour
Booking and mobile technology

At Orbit World Travel, we’ve established our global presence so you can too.

FIND OUT MORE

When it comes to business travel,
no one goes further.

Our Team

We continue to be led by Lisa Story and Michael Chase-Smith, along with our Leadership Team and supported by the People you've come to know over the past three decades.

Lisa Story

Founding Partner and Director

GET IN TOUCH >

Michael Chase-Smith

Executive Director

GET IN TOUCH >

Kim Wethmar

Strategic Advisor

GET IN TOUCH >

Simon Andrews

Head of Client Experience

GET IN TOUCH >

Kaye Curtin

Head of Finance

GET IN TOUCH >

Matt Burris

Head of Client Partnership

GET IN TOUCH >

Julius Ungar

Head of Business Solutions

GET IN TOUCH >

James Highsted

General Manager The Travel Nexus

GET IN TOUCH >

GET IN TOUCH

Orbit Careers

If you don’t see what you’re after, feel free to send your resume through to our People Team. We’re always on the lookout for new and talented people to join our team.

CONTACT US

Orbit Groups & Events are looking for a group travel consultant, specialising in sports. The successful candidate will work on a variety of sporting codes, both domestic and internationally. The successful applicant will require experience in this specialised sector and have the ability to liaise with our preferred travel providers (airlines, hotel and rental car providers etc.).

You will be dynamic, motivated, and share the company's commitment to delivering outstanding customer service every time.

The portfolio is diverse with a combination of corporate, association and leisure groups. While fulltime is preferred, part-time applicants will be considered (as will remote candidates).

What we are looking for:

+ At least 2-3 years group travel experience
+ A flexible work approach
+ Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines as required
+ Excellent communication and organisational skills
+ Exceptional time management and attention to detail are essential
+ High level of administration and computer skills
+ Proven GDS Experience – Amadeus preferred
+ Previous experience with Tramada an asset

Our people are our greatest asset and our goal is to be an employer of choice. In return for your valuable contribution, we offer a fun and people focused culture, competitive remuneration, career progression and a supportive working environment where your expertise and ideas will be highly valued.

If this sounds like you, and you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV through to careers@orbitworldtravel.com.au

The Orbit Australian Team is proudly Australia’s largest privately owned Travel Management Company. Our dedicated team are passionate and have an absolute focus on ensuring our clients succeed.

We offer a hybrid work environment with office hubs for days to collaborate, meet clients, attend 1 on 1s and meetings.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about travel, have a can-do attitude, and pride themselves on going the extra mile for clients, by providing them with excellent customer service.

You will have:

+ A minimum of 2 years’ experience providing travel solutions to corporate clients
+ Enthusiasm to provide outstanding customer service
+ Knowledge of travel products and a proven sales record
+ A high level of attention to detail and time management skills
+ Ability to work well under pressure and keep your cool during peak periods
+ A positive outlook and passion to achieve great results, and will be a strong team player

In return we can provide:

+ A competitive remuneration package where we recognise hard work.
+ A supportive team environment where we work hard but have fun!
+ In-house training, providing you with support and loads of opportunity to develop your skill set.
+ Hybrid working model.

We often have roles available and encourage interested candidates to express interest by emailing; careers@orbitworldtravel.com.au.

The Orbit Australian Team is proudly Australia’s largest privately owned Travel Management Company. Our dedicated team are passionate and have an absolute focus on ensuring our clients succeed.

We offer a hybrid work environment with office hubs for days to collaborate, meet clients, attend 1 on 1s and meetings.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about travel, have a can-do attitude, and pride themselves on going the extra mile for clients, by providing them with excellent customer service.

You will have:

+ A minimum of 5 years’ experience providing travel solutions to leisure clients
+ Enthusiasm to provide outstanding customer service
+ Ideally knowledge of travel products and a proven sales record
+ A high level of attention to detail and time management skills
+ Ability to work well under pressure and keep your cool during peak periods
+ A positive outlook and passion to achieve great results, and will be a strong team player

In return we can provide:

+ A competitive remuneration package where we recognise hard work.
+ A supportive team environment where we work hard but have fun!
+ In-house training, providing you with support and loads of opportunity to develop your skill set.
+ Hybrid working model.

We often have roles available and encourage interested candidates to express interest by emailing; careers@orbitworldtravel.com.au.

Arrange a meeting
with a travel specialist

Sustainability

© Copyright 2026 | Orbit World Travel | Part of the House of Travel Group.