Our Company
Our vision is to be the preferred buying network for independent corporate and premium leisure agencies, and the most transparent and respected partner for industry suppliers.
CT Partners was founded in 2004 by a small group of Australian owned travel companies who aspired to create a partnership that was designed to serve the needs of their travellers and ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their businesses.
Today, CT Partners’ membership is more than 30, with a combined turnover of $2 billion and expanding. Our collective size enables CT Partners to negotiate mutually beneficial commercial agreements with air, hotel, cruise, land and technology supplier partners.
Our mission is to enable our members to grow their businesses and increase their profitability through exceptional buying power, intelligent, informed advice, and by creating an environment for success.
We offer a collaborative voice on industry issues such as content distribution, the latest developments in travel technology, corporate responsibility, and training & development of industry professionals.
Board of Directors
The CT Partners board is made up entirely of its Members. Our current board includes experienced senior leaders from seven Member businesses with Joe Araullo, TravelManagers, elected as non-executive Chair in 2024.
Names (L to R) Shane Barr – TAG, Joe Araullo – TravelManagers, Fiona Prosser – Globetrotter, Peter Muller – ATPI, Anna McMurtrie – Wentworth Travel, Michael Chase-Smith – Orbit World Travel, Mark Chaskiel – FBI Travel.
Our Management Team
Matt Masson
Chief Executive Officer
Matt has 15 years’ senior leadership experience managing travel businesses across APAC. Matt commenced in 2021 and drives the strategic direction and financial management of CT Partners, ensuring the delivery of value to all stakeholders and reporting to the Board of Directors. Matt is an energetic and approachable leader, with a passion for innovation and creating growth opportunities across the network.
Nicole Boyer
General Manager Partnerships
Nicole joined CT Partners in 2017 with more than 20 years’ experience in supplier contracting and travel technology roles behind her. Her collaborative and strategic approach to customer relationships and contract negotiation has delivered strong commercial outcomes for our Members and supplier partners. Nicole is an advocate for sustainability in everything we do and believes in the power of travel to connect and unite us.
Elizabeth Rooney
Commercial Analyst
Elizabeth brings high level experience in TMC operations, implementation, and commercial contracting with over 20 years’ experience in travel. Elizabeth is responsible for the development of new revenue streams and maximising our lucrative airline and supplier agreements, as well as for providing outstanding guidance to members through regular calls and in-person consultations.