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LodgeLink acquires Spencer Group of Companies

Jul 22, 2025
Acquisition Expands Platform’s Workforce Travel Capabilities into Australia 
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LodgeLink is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Spencer Group of Companies, the corporate travel division of Spencer Travel. Spencer is an award-winning Australian travel management company, founded in 1998 and known for its service excellence and deep industry expertise. 

This acquisition represents a key step in LodgeLink’s international growth strategy. It brings new capabilities to the platform, including full-service corporate and air travel in Australia, and supports the goal of delivering more complete workforce travel solutions.

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“This acquisition allows us to bring new value to our customers and suppliers and expand our ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end travel solutions in the workforce sector,” said Trevor Haynes, CEO of LodgeLink. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Spencer Group of Companies team to LodgeLink.”

Expanding Capabilities in Australia

The acquisition will accelerate the momentum LodgeLink has experienced since expanding into the Australian market in early 2024. The demand for efficient, coordinated workforce travel is clear. Industries with rotating crews and mobile workforces are looking for providers who understand the complexity of their travel needs and can support them across every step of the journey. 

With the addition of Spencer’s corporate division, LodgeLink is now better positioned to meet that need. This includes expanding the ability to support air travel, adding experienced local talent and a seasoned team, and enhancing the value provided to customers and suppliers.

What LodgeLink Offers

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LodgeLink is a digital platform designed specifically to simplify the unique challenges of workforce travel. 

The platform is purpose-built for companies with field-based operations, where group bookings, frequent schedule changes, cost visibility, and centralised billing matter.

With tools to reduce manual processes and bring together accommodation, air, and ground transport, LodgeLink provides a single, integrated solution for companies looking to lessen the burdens of crew travel. 

This approach has helped LodgeLink become a trusted partner to over 1,000 companies.

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What This Means for Clients and Partners

Spencer Travel boasts a strong reputation for service, trusted relationships, and a customer-first mindset that closely aligns with LodgeLink’s core values. 

The team will continue to operate as the Spencer Group of Companies, and there will be no immediate changes for clients or suppliers. The focus will be on a smooth transition with continuity across systems, support teams, and service levels.

Existing LodgeLink and Spencer clients can expect the same high level of service they know and trust. All agreements remain in place, and the same team will continue supporting the travel needs of hardworking crews across North America and Australia. With the acquisition, LodgeLink’s Australian clients can now book air travel, in keeping with LodgeLink’s dedication to providing end-to-end workforce travel solutions. 

For LodgeLink’s supplier partners, this acquisition creates an opportunity to work with a growing, service-focused organisation that understands the importance of reliability, responsiveness, and long-term collaboration.

Looking Ahead

This acquisition signals the next phase of LodgeLink’s growth in Australia and a commitment to building a better workforce travel experience that supports the unique needs of crews across the country.

LodgeLink would like to thank Penny Spencer and the Spencer corporate team for their trust, and look forward to working together to deliver added value to customers, suppliers, and the broader travel community in Australia. 

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