About Us
Who Are We?
Hummingbird Travel is family run wholesaler and ground handler, specialising in the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sri Lanka & the Caribbean.
Our journey began in 1988 when Hummingbird Travel took flight as the pioneering air transfer company in the Maldives, offering swift and luxurious alternatives to traditional dhoni's and speedboats. Following our merger with Trans Maldivian Airways in 1999, we expanded our scope to become a premier DMC and wholesaler, specialising not only in the Maldives but also in Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, and the Caribbean. We pride ourselves on our competitive rates, exemplary service, and global accessibility through online booking and strategically located offices. Hummingbird Travel has firmly established itself as a trusted partner for luxury operators and high-end boutique agencies worldwide.
With esteemed affiliations including Virtuoso and Serendipians, we actively participate in prestigious industry events like Pure Life Experiences and ILTM, showcasing our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in luxury travel experiences.
Crafting Unique Adventures
Private Island Buyout? Private Jet Experience?
You name it, we've done it!
Here at Hummingbird Travel, we like to do things differently. We thrive to stand out from the crowd and go places where no one has been. Whether it be meditating with a monk, glamping on a deserted island, hop aboard the Arrack Express or helicopter tours to see Blue Whales from above; our expert team across the globe go above and beyond to curate unique adventures that are second to none.
For us, no request is ever too big or complex. From boutique agencies to international corporations, our knowledgeable team handles all bookings with care regardless of the size. test
Our Ground Handling Service
With a varied client base that ranges from luxury tour operators, boutique high end agencies, concierge and lifestyle companies to traditional tour operators and online operators, no matter the guest, our team is experienced in handling all clients with a high level of care and attention to detail, including UHNWI’s, celebrities & royalty. We also offer VIP Ground Handling in all destinations. Whether it be meeting guests from the steps of the airplane and escorting them to the VIP lounge in the Maldives, or using the Gold Route service in Sri Lanka, VIP’s are ensured a seamless and exclusive service.
Over the years, our Ground Handling team has met and guided thousands of our travellers through our destination's bustling airports with ease. But as travel goes, unexpected circumstances present themselves much too frequently. Whether minor or major, our professional quick-thinking team of decision makers are on the ground ready to help solve whatever issues may arise.
To have a Hummingbird representative alongside your client, attending to emergencies, quickly coming up with solutions and providing reassurance is invaluable. By booking through us your clients will always be first priority and extremely well looked after.
Our History
1988
• Hummingbird Helicopters launches, founded by pilot Kit Chambers, our Chairman and father to our CEOs, pioneering tourist transport to resorts
1988
1999
• Launched Hummingbird Travel (DMC) and opened our first office in Maldives
2015
• Launched HBT, our online booking engine • Joined Virtuoso and Serandipians
2015
2017
• The opening of our Sri Lanka office
2018
• Appointed representatives in Australia and Scandinavia
2018
2019
• The opening of our Seychelles office
2020
• The opening of our office in Sofia, Bulgaria • Launched HBT 2.0, our new and improved Booking System, with XML integration • Appointed Nordic and Spanish representatives
2020
2021
• Appointed representatives in the US and Mexico
2022
• Appointed representatives in Brazil
2022
2023
• Spread our wings beyond the Indian Ocean and launched the Caribbean!