Sharing A Passion For Travel Through Hosted Journeys

Johanna Wood, Groups and Training Manager at Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant. Photo supplied

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Johanna Wood’s love of travel began at a young age, and nearly two decades later, that passion continues to shape her career as Groups and Training Manager at Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant.

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Having worked with the business for 19 years, Johanna joined Helloworld Travel, then Harvey World Travel, just two years after finishing school.

“I always knew I wanted to work in the travel industry,” she said.

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“I began working at Helloworld Travel just two years out of school and I have never looked back.”

One of Johanna’s favourite parts of the role is hosting group tours and travelling alongside clients on hosted journeys.

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“Being able to travel with our customers and share those experiences with them is one of my favourite things,” she enthused.

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Johanna said the agency’s locally owned and operated structure helped create a close-knit team culture and strong relationships with customers.

“It’s really special to have the owners of the business working alongside the team,” she said.

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“That allows us to build personal relationships with our customers and create a really supportive culture within the workplace.”

When it comes to current travel trends, Johanna said Japan remained one of the most sought-after destinations.

“I took my family there earlier this year and it has to be one of the most exciting places I’ve visited,” she said.

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Johanna also noted cruising, both river and ocean, continue to grow in popularity among travellers seeking unique experiences around the world!

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