About Elite Cruising & Tours

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Elite Cruising & Tours

Elite Cruising & Tours, established in 2022, signifies the traditions and values of a trusted travel advisor in a modern era of technology. Our agency is dedicated to delivering end-to-end solutions, prioritising the customer experience at every turn to transform travellers’ dream holidays into reality.

Founded by long-time Travel Expert Martin Cummings, who’s extensive 21-year tenure in the global travel industry spans leading multiples teams in 3 different countries, running large-scale travel operations in Retail, Wholesale and Ecommerce.  In line with his own values, Elite Cruising & Tours embodies a passion for all things travel and our wonderful world. Our love for travel exudes throughout the company within its ethos, culture, philosophies, and values. We make choices to reduce our impact on the negative effects to the environment, and support suppliers and partners who do the same.

Embracing flexibility, we operate beyond standard working hours to accommodate your schedule, communicating in means that suit your preferences. This also means our advisors have the flexibly to work remotely and continue travelling the world, bringing to you firsthand experience and knowledge for their own adventures.

At Elite Cruising & Tours, our ethos values quality over cost, curating experiences with renowned brands to ensure unparalleled value for travellers. We meticulously match you with top-tier tour providers, cruise lines, hotels, and airlines, crafting journeys destined to become cherished memories. We truly are your personal experts with you every step of the way, because if it’s personal to you, its personal to us!

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Meet Our Team

Martin Cummings

Director / Travel Advisor
Years in the Industry:
21
Top 5 Favourite Countries:
Ecuador, Italy, Guatemala, Australia & Antarctica

Martin’s love for all things travel has been the foundation of his working career and life goals. Having travelled extensively through the world Martin loves to bring to life dreams of all his clients and draws inspiration from his clients past and future trips and own experiences to curate a unique and unforgettable holiday experience. Having lived and worked in the UK, USA and Australia Martin brings a locals guide to a lot of destinations. Outside of work Martin enjoys running, looking after his nieces, cooking, and time in the outdoors.

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Years in the Industry:
21
Counties Visited:
100
Top 5 Favourite Countries:
Ecuador, Italy, Guatemala, Australia & Antarctica
Most Memorable Travel Experiences:
Sailing the Galapagos Islands & Antarctica
Top Travel Tip:
Pack light, simple colours that are versatile and make room for a proper camera that is not your phone.
Fun Fact:
Has been to Italy over 10 times and each trip has had Pistachio Gelato every day without fail!

Belinda van Tholen

Senior Travel Advisor
Years in the Industry:
20
Top 5 Favourite Countries:
Morocco, Portugal, Iceland, Guatemala, Japan

Belinda’s love for travelling and helping other people to see the world well is her reason for being a travel advisor. She has a special passion for group travel and creating interesting adventure itineraries. Combining a dedication to her craft with outstanding customer service, Belinda absolutely loves what she does and has been recognised nationally and internationally for her skills in exceptional travel advisory. Outside of work Belinda loves photography and videography, music, hiking, trying new restaurants and mini adventures with her 4-year-old son, Asher.

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Years in the Industry:
20
Counties Visited:
67
Top 5 Favourite Countries:
Morocco, Portugal, Iceland, Guatemala, Japan
Most Memorable Travel Experiences:
Completing the 10 day Trans-Mongolian rail journey from Beijing to Moscow – a once in a lifetime adventure!
Top Travel Tip:
Wake up early to explore the city you are in just before sunrise at least once – you will have the place almost to yourself!
Fun Fact:
I love paragliding and snorkelling – even if it’s once a year, I try to do both as they bring me such a sense of excitement.

Arv Gunasekaran

Client Support & Experience Lead
Years in the Industry:
5
Top 5 Favourite Countries:
Morocco, India, South Korea, Denmark and Montenegro.

Arv's passion for travel, combined with his exceptional attention to detail, makes him an invaluable part of our team. Having travelled extensively himself, he understands the importance of seamless planning and personalised service, ensuring every client's journey is thoughtfully managed from start to finish.

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Years in the Industry:
5
Counties Visited:
62
Top 5 Favourite Countries:
Morocco, India, South Korea, Denmark and Montenegro.
Most Memorable Travel Experiences:
Taking my 4-year-old on an 11-month trip around the world showing him so many different cultures and seeing travel through his perspective.
Top Travel Tip:
Use our AXUS Travel App, it's will be your favourite travel buddy!
Fun Fact:
Arv met his wife in Tasmania and moved to Adelaide 10 years ago.
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