Leanne Mousley – General Manager
Having spent 15 years in the travel industry in Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Leanne is perfectly placed to lead the National Seniors Travel team – it’s something she’s been doing since 2006 when she completed her Masters of Management degree. She also co-hosts a travel radio program on 4BC with Walter Williams every Wednesday night from 8-9pm. On the program she offers travel tips, interviews special guests from within the travel industry, and talks about travel traps for mature travellers.
Whether Leanne is on the radio or in the National Seniors Travel office, she’s always keen to share her knowledge and travel experiences with ‘anyone who will listen’. She has travelled extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Hawaii, the United States of America, Canada, and Africa including Morocco, and is looking forward to a trip to South America later this year. She will also continue to travel around Australia this year promoting the services on offer to National Seniors Australia members, and conduct travel expos in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
When Leanne’s not travelling she loves to go camping or fishing, to read a good book, play sport, and spend time with family and friends.
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Cindy Gibbons – Team Leader – Domestic, International and Cruising
When it comes to favourite destinations, Cindy doesn’t just have one she has many. ‘Anywhere in Europe or any place snow falls’ are at the top of her list.
Cindy has travelled to many destinations including France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Egypt, Dubai, Hawaii, California, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia. Within Australia, she has visited Perth, Broome, Darwin, Cairns, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. She has also travelled on The Ghan and has cruised on many ships including P&O, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Holland America and NCL.
Cindy has spent 15 years working in the travel industry, and since 2006 she has helped National Seniors Australia members to make the most of their travel experience no matter where in the world their journey has taken them.
Cindy holds an Associate Diploma of Travel and Tourism, she’s a fully accredited member of the International Cruise Council of Australia (ICCA), was a Top Selling Consultant with Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations in 2007, and more recently, she was named a Top 20 Consultant in Australia for the Globus family of products.
Her interests include tennis, water skiing, snow skiing, travelling (naturally!) and quality time with family and friends.
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Dianne Wade – Senior Travel Consultant – Domestic and South Pacific
You will be hard pressed to find a more passionate senior travel consultant than Dianne. She joined the industry in 1987 and National Seniors Travel in 2003. Her areas of expertise are Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, where she’s travelled extensively. She’s also enjoyed holidays to the west coast of America, Asia and the United Kingdom.
Her favourite destinations within Australia include the Northern Territory, both the Top End and the Red Centre; and Queensland’s tropical north, the beautiful Whitsundays and the ever popular Gold Coast. Dianne loves Tasmania for its beauty and history, and the many activities available there. In Victoria, the multi-cultural city of Melbourne is a favourite as is the beautiful Great Ocean Road. In New South Wales Dianne ranks the Opera House, Darling Harbour, the Blue Mountains and Canberra as places she likes to visit. In Western Australia she enjoys almost everything on offer, from the magnificent Kimberley region in the north to the picturesque south west with its rugged coastline and wine regions. In South Australia, the beautiful coastline and Barossa Valley wine region have the most appeal.
New Zealand is another favourite of Dianne’s because it has a lot to offer, from the culture in the north to the beautiful scenery and activities in the south.
During her six and a half years with National Seniors Travel Dianne has been a Top Achiever with Grand Pacific Tours, in the Top 10 Achievers with Australian Pacific Touring in 2009, in the Top 10 Achievers with AAT Kings from 2004 to 2008, and in 2009 was awarded their Top Sales Consultant of the Year Worldwide.
Dianne looks forward to continuing to do what she loves. Does she have the best job in the world? She thinks so!
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Michelle Alcorn – Senior Travel Consultant – International and Domestic
Michelle has enjoyed every minute of her 12 years in travel. She’s on maternity leave now, but is due to return to National Seniors Travel in July 2010, working Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Michelle’s knowledge of the industry is exceptional, much of which has come from her journeys to destinations including the United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo, and her favourite destination of all, Vietnam.
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Tracy Rivers – Seniors Travel Consultant – International and Domestic
Tracy’s most memorable travel experience was ‘quite an adventure’. The journey took her to the Middle East where she travelled through Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Tracy also travelled extensively throughout Europe and the United Kingdom when she was living in London for two years. She has a genuine love of Asia, especially Thailand, and has visited there more than four times!
With six years experience in travel and as Trafalgar Tours’ Top Consultant for 2009, Tracy has valuable knowledge to share with every National Seniors Australia traveller, whether they are planning a journey in Australia or overseas.
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Brenda Simon – Senior Travel Consultant – International and Domestic
Brenda considers herself ‘fortunate’ to have ‘been everywhere’.
Originally from New Zealand she has spent 13 years working in the travel industry. She has visited the majority of the South Pacific Islands, she’s been to Antarctica and has travelled extensively within the United States of America, including cruising the west coast. Brenda has completed an 11 week trek from Uganda to Cape Town in Africa; she has seen Europe by travelling independently, cruising the rivers and taking coach tours; she’s cruised the Greek Islands, the Caribbean, the east coast of Australia and Hawaii; and she’s visited Canada, South America and Asia.
Brenda was also proudly awarded as a Top Achiever with APT and Scenic Tours in 2009.
She puts all of this experience to work when helping National Seniors Australia members to plan their own travel experiences.
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Lyn Robinson – Senior Travel Consultant – Groups Specialist
Like many travellers, Lyn’s favourite holiday is ‘any holiday’. She has worked in travel for over 20 years and love sharing her knowledge with National Seniors Australia members.
Lyn has travelled throughout Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Japan, Canada, Alaska, the United States of America and eastern Europe. She has also cruised on the Queen Mary 2 and the European river cruise ship MS Amalegro, one of APT’s luxurious river cruise vessels.
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