Friday, 21 August 2026 04:29

NSBT appointment strengthens lux offering

Leith Sisson and Craig Martin Leith Sisson and Craig Martin

Experienced luxury travel and cruise specialist Craig Martin will join North Shore Business Travel in September as senior luxury travel consultant, bringing almost two decades of industry experience to the team.

NSBT managing director Leith Sisson says the appointment is part of the independently owned Auckland travel company’s continued commitment to growing its luxury leisure offering while building on the significant experience already within the business.

Martin joins following 18 years with Flight Centre Travel Group, most recently with Travel Associates, 

A 100% New Zealand-owned and operated business, NSBT has been led by Sisson  for more than 30 years and is a long-standing member of the global Virtuoso luxury travel network. 

‘Luxury leisure is an important area of growth for NSBT, and we see a real opportunity to continue building on the expertise, relationships and personalised service that have always been at the heart of our business.’

‘Craig brings extensive experience in luxury travel and cruising, along with an approach to personalised service that aligns strongly with how we operate at NSBT. He is a great addition to an already highly experienced team.’

Martin has worked across a broad range of leisure travel throughout his career, developing a particular specialisation in luxury cruising and complex, tailor-made international travel.

His industry recognition includes being a 2026 CLIA Cruise Consultant of the Year – New Zealand finalist and a 2026 National Travel Industry Awards finalist for Retail Travel Consultant of the Year, alongside achieving CLIA Masters accreditation.