Encore Journeys was founded in March 2013 to fill the gap in the market for a mid-sized Travel and Event Company that offers a complete end to end solution. Our Director, David Hummerston, decided to return to the travel industry after the successful sale of his previous business, etm group, predominately due to the demand of clients seeking the expertise, creativity, professionalism and service that they had previously experienced at etm. 

With a focus on building trusted relationships with our clients and our knowledge of the events and travel sectors, including an extensive network of expert ground operators, the business has continued to evolve and now boasts four departments: Conferences & Events; Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel & Graphic Design.

Background

David Hummerston (together with Leon Burman and Jan Upton) started etm group in 2001, a travel management company that specialised in corporate travel, high end Virtuoso leisure travel and conferences and events.
etm group grew to a staff of approximately 90 people and a sales turnover of $70 million per annum*, leading to a successful sale in 2011.

* Based on FY11 Results for
etm group

Awards

During its decade, under David’s entrepreneurial leadership, etm group won many awards but was most proud of coming 3rd in BRW’s Best Place to Work in 2010 and The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) NTIA Best Conference & Incentive Travel Agency in 2011 and 2012.