Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
Johanna Wood, Groups and Training Manager at Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant. Photo supplied
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.
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.
“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.
“Being able to travel with our customers and share those experiences with them is one of my favourite things,” she enthused.
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.
“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.
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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