ID Travel Group Acquires Melbourne-Based Island Escapes

ID Travel Group is celebrating its recent acquisition of Melbourne-based Island Escapes. This strategic expansion unites two Virtuoso award-nominated companies under one portfolio. To commemorate this milestone, Laurie Palumbo, partner and COO of ID Travel Group, is in Australia as part of the company’s roadshow with hundreds of top travel industry professionals in attendance, officially consolidating the integration of Island Escapes into the ID Travel Group brand family. This acquisition strengthens ID Travel Group’s established presence in the Australasian market while maintaining the service and curated experiences both brands are known for.

“We are thrilled to welcome Island Escapes into the ID Travel Group,” Palumbo said. “All of our brands share a deep commitment to delivering exclusive, bespoke travel experiences, and this integration will further enhance the offerings available to our valued advisors and travelers.”

Island Escapes has nearly two decades of expertise as Australia’s luxury travel provider, curating South Pacific itineraries, specializing in Fiji, the Cook Islands, Samoa, and beyond. Under ID Travel Group, Island Escapes will continue to operate with its signature personalized service while benefiting from expanded resources, enhanced partnerships and a global network of luxury travel expertise.

The acquisition underscores ID Travel Group’s continued investment in the luxury travel sector and its mission to provide unparalleled experiences to discerning travelers worldwide.

For more information, visit www.idtravelgroup.com.

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