Entrada Travel Group Explained

Entrada Travel Group is a New Zealand transport company with operations in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1991 as the InterCity Group, it is owned by the Ritchie family, who formerly owned Ritchies Transport and Tranzit Group, each owning 50%.

History

In 1991 a consortium of private bus and coach operators acquired the InterCity business from the New Zealand Railways Corporation.^{[1] [2]} Ritchies Transport and Tranzit Group bought the other operators out in 1995.^{[3] [4] [5]} In January 2018 it made its first purchase in Australia, Cairns based cruise company Tusa Group, followed in July 2018 by Port Douglas based Divers Den.^[6]

In July 2019 the InterCity Group was rebranded the Entrada Travel Group.^[7] Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari was purchased in the same month. In December 2019 Frankland Island Reef Cruises was purchased.^[6]

In April 2021 Entrada was awarded a contract to operate the Daintree River Ferry.^[8] In December 2023 Greyhound Australia was purchased.^{[6] [9] [10]} In July 2024 Entrada took over operation of the Noosa River Ferry.^{[11] [12]}

Notes and References

1. NZR sells InterCity buses International Railway Journal September 1991 page 2
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20240301171329/https://entradatravelgroup.com/history/ Our History
3. Book: McCrystal, John. On the Buses in New Zealand. 2007. Grantham House Publishing. Oriental Bay. 9781869341015. 136.
4. https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/2060513/detail Entrada Travel Group Limited
5. https://tranzitgroup.co.nz/ The Tranzit Group
6. Greyhound Changes Ownership Australian Bus Panorama issue 39/5 March 2024 page 27
7. https://web.archive.org/web/20230416033924/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1907/S00467/intercity-group-becomes-entrada-travel-group.htm InterCity becomes Entrada Travel Group
8. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/from-the-mayor-daintree-ferry-purchase-to-keep-tourists-coming/ Daintree Ferry Purchase to Keep Tourists Coming
9. https://web.archive.org/web/20240827093033/https://www.busnews.com.au/entrada-travel-group-to-acquire-greyhound-australia/ Entrada Travel Group to acquire Greyhound Australia
10. https://web.archive.org/web/20240305115428/https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/new-zealand-s-entrada-travel-group-in-the-driver-s-seat-after-snaring-greyhound-australia.html New Zealand’s Entrada Travel Group in the driver’s seat after snaring Greyhound Australia
11. https://web.archive.org/web/20240827175354/https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2024/06/26/new-ferry-operator-set-to-launch-with-increased-capacity/ Ferry operator to start soon with increased capacity and cashless payments
12. https://web.archive.org/web/20240827180522/https://noosatoday.com.au/news/28-06-2024/new-ferries-for-north-shore/ New ferries for North Shore