Perth-based travel company BKB Holidays has announced it will focus exclusively on group travel from 31 August 2026, channelling the full energy of the business behind a division that has delivered five consecutive years of growth.
The move follows strong demand for BKB Holidays’ own-brand escorted departures. Its Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands trips this June and July sold out, the Western Australia Wildflowers journey in September has just been refreshed and is now available, and the PAIR’D Food and Wine Festival launches next week.
Russell Brown, owner of BKB Holidays, said the decision reflects where the business has consistently performed.
“Our Groups team has been growing for five years. The demand is there, the expertise is there, and the product speaks for itself. Going all-in on group travel is not a difficult call when you look at what we have built and where the market is heading.”
General Manager Julie Wheelhouse said the focus brings opportunities for both the business and its partners.
“Group travel has changed enormously. Travellers want experiences that are curated and connected. They want to share something meaningful with people they care about. That is exactly what we are good at, and we have the team, the relationships and the product range to deliver it at a really high level.”
BKB Holidays’ Groups division covers a broad range of travel types, including conferences and corporate events, family and sporting groups, weddings, special interest travel and full ship charters. The business is Australian owned and operated, with more than 30 years of industry experience in the team.
Destinations covered include Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island, Bali, Singapore, the Maldives, Vietnam, Thailand and cruising.
BKB Holidays’ FIT wholesale business will be retired on 31 August 2026. The business will continue to operate and service all existing FIT bookings through to that date, with the same standard of support customers have always received. Travellers with existing bookings do not need to do anything. BKB’s team will be in touch with anyone who has arrangements in place to confirm their experience is fully taken care of.
