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My life
in travel
Karen Cooper dreams of being
a travel writer – as well as
Africa in 2007. I had been before but not done a Pierce Brosnan or Tom Cruise. I wouldn’t mind a
having a cameo role alongside
game drive. We saw three parks, and then went cameo role alongside one of them!
Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan
on to Johannesburg. It was brilliant.
Where would you like your career to be in
What’s the best gift you’ve received from a 10 years?
Do you remember the first booking you made? client? Retired ideally, but that’s unlikely to happen.
It was so long ago! I think it was a family holiday I was touched when a client’s child brought me I would love to open my own shop in a wealthy
to Florida (pictured). While I’d worked in travel back a Disney mug from their Florida holiday as area and sell top-end luxury holidays.
for a while I was really nervous working face- a thank you.
to-face with the client! What would be your dream job in travel?
What has been the most embarrassing moment Something that would allow me to travel more
What’s the most memo- during your career? – perhaps a travel writer. I’d love to write for a
rable booking you’ve An elderly couple came in glossy magazine.
ever made and why? Karen once and I just assumed
I put together a honey-
Cooper
that they were married, What advice would you give to somebody
moon for the son of an
Age: 46
but might want twin beds – thinking about a career as a travel agent?
Works for?
ex-boss. He and his bride- as most of them usually do. You’ve got to be very dedicated and appreciate
Reigate Travel in Surrey
to-be were well travelled
Job title: Senior travel
But they soon made it clear you’re not going to earn lots of money.
so were quite particular. An
consultant
they were “Mr and Miss” However, it does offer a very varied and inter-
October departure meant How long in the job: Three and a double bed was defi- esting career; there’s never a dull moment.
we also had to factor in the years; 30 in travel, on and off nitely required!
weather. It was a challenge What was your first job in
but enjoyable, and we found travel? Customer service at If you could be a celebrity ■If you are an agent and would like to appear in
a great holiday to Bali. Thomson Holidays for a day, who would you YourSpace, send us your name, agency name,
What other jobs have you done be and why? phone number and a few lines about yourself by
What has been your in travel? I’ve also worked in I’m not sure which email to
ohemmings@ttglive.com; or post to
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