Turning corporate retreats into strategic investments Corporate retreat planning in Australia is busy in August and September, as leaders look ahead to end-of-year wrap-ups and New Year strategy sessions. Many teams are booking regional venues, locking in flights and starting to think about agendas. It is an ideal time to ask a simple question: is […]

When DIY travel starts costing more than it saves Many organisations across Australia and New Zealand start with DIY business travel. Online booking sites, email approvals and a shared spreadsheet feel simple and low-cost at the beginning. With a few travellers and occasional trips, it can seem to work well enough. The challenge is that […]

Turning school trips into measurable learning gains Educational group travel in Australia is changing. School leaders, parents and boards are asking a simple question: what did students actually learn from that trip, and how do we know? A great view or fun activity is no longer enough on its own. Time away from the classroom […]

How hybrid events are reshaping conference travel Hybrid conferences are changing how people travel for events across Australia. Organisers want to keep costs under control, support ESG goals, and give people flexible options that match new ways of working. That means mixing in-person and virtual attendance, instead of sending everyone on a plane. When we […]

Rapid group flight solution under extreme time pressure A civil infrastructure client was faced with a last-minute disruption when a charter flight was cancelled less than 24 hours before departure. Challenge A civil infrastructure client was faced with a last-minute disruption when a charter flight was cancelled less than 24 hours before departure. The client […]

Expertly Managing Complexity: Transforming Event Logistics with Orbit World Travel The Independent Hardware Group national Expo over three days required meticulous coordination of registration and travel management for over 1,700 attendees. Challenge The Independent Hardware Group national Expo over three days required meticulous coordination of registration and travel management for over 1,700 attendees. With a […]

Lifesaving World Championships Every two years the International Life Saving Federation organises the Lifesaving World Championships (LWC). Group Pivot for Lifesaving World Championships Currumbin Beach Vikings approached Orbit World Travel to manage their large group international travel, for the Lifesaving World Championships in Amsterdam. Accommodation was exhausted within the small towns due to demand, so […]

Dick Johnson Racing Team Dick Johnson Racing Team is Australia’s oldest motor racing team competing in the Supercars Championship. Challenge The Dick Johnson Racing (DJR) Team, a dominant force in Supercars, faced challenges in managing their extensive travel schedule throughout the rigorous nine-month racing season. With events scheduled every two to three weekends across Australia […]

Independent Hardware Group Independent Hardware Group are the largest independent hardware group in Australia, supporting the leading independent hardware brands Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware along with Hardings, Thrifty-Link Hardware and True Value Hardware. Conference & Event for Independent Hardware Group Orbit World Travel were appointed the Conference & Event organisers and produced […]