Goldman Travel Group this afternoon confirmed it will acquire an initial 50% stake in fellow Virtuoso agency Main Beach Travel on Queensland’s Gold Coast and will assume full ownership of the business after three years.The acquisition adds Main Beach Travel’s 30-member team to the Goldman Group’s portfolio, enhancing Goldman’s status as Australia’s top independent luxury travel group. Main Beach Travel Founders Mike and Mandy Dwyer remain active joint venture partners, effective 1 October 2025.“We are just thrilled to join forces with Mike and Mandy & the Main Beach Travel team,” said Anthony Goldman, Joint Managing Director of Goldman Travel Group. “I have admired Mandy and Mike for many years, having served with Mike on Virtuoso’s AU/NZ Advisory Board. Mandy is a Virtuoso Cruise Icon and top luxury advisor, so we are delighted to have her expertise join the Group.”
“We have known the Goldmans for many years and their company and culture are the right fit for our team moving forward. They share our passion and style of doing business which is important to us as we continue to drive Main Beach Travel into the future”, said Mike Dwyer, Main Beach Travel.Founded by Tom Goldman OAM in 1983, Goldman Travel Group has a laser focus on growing its luxury leisure and cruise business, through the Travelcall brand, together with its Goldman Travel corporate and groups business. In February this year, the Group was awarded Virtuoso’s Top Hotel & Resorts and Top On-site Producer for 2024. Additionally, this year, the SmartFlyer Australia joint venture celebrates 10 years.Established in 2000, Main Beach Travel is a highly awarded travel agency, focusing on high-end leisure with a strong focus on cruise. The agency also has a focus on Groups and MICE business. MBT was the recipient of the 2018 and 2019 NTIA Awards for Best Retail Agency.Lead image: Mandy and Mike Dwyer, Main Beach Travel at Virtuoso Travel Week last year in Las Vegas.
