Testimonials
Louise Barker
Director
Great Southern Outbound
What I missed the most throughout the pandemic and certainly in Sydney over the 4 month lockdown was PEOPLE. The Travel Community Hub assisted in closing this gap for myself any many who have all made new connections since joining.
Whilst Richard was on his own personal and professional journey with the pandemic, he continued to support the members with webinars, content and of course my favourite the Travel Hub Pub on a Friday night. In the darkest time for our industry Richard has kept us informed, kept us learning and above all kept us smiling. He values many opinions and ensures inclusion for all.
Well done Richard for keeping the dream alive, I would encourage anyone to become a member and support what Richard has created and continues to develop.
The diversity and breadth of not only the speakers but the topics Richard has covered over the past few months, has not only been refreshing and re-energising in such challenging times, but has allowed so many of us to stay connected and form new connections that perhaps would not have eventuated during normal trading times.
Richard’s humour, innovative vision and ability to keep the industry connected will not go unrecognised and is beyond appreciated from all who form part of The Travel Community Hub.
Lisa Pagotto
Founder
Crooked Compass
Penny Spencer
Managing Director
Spencer Travel
Richard knows exactly what we have needed from the Travel Community Hub over the last 18 months.
The webinars, speakers, and topics have been right on point and I personally have found so many learnings from every webinar.
Being part of a strong community and connecting with people has helped many of us to get through to the other side.
Richard ensures we all have a laugh which keeps our morale up as well as having a real sense of community.
The Travel Community Hub has been a great success story within our restrictive Covid experiences.
The sessions have been informative and enlightening, a place for information, learning and most importantly a supportive collaboration for all in our industry during our most difficult time.
Onward and upwards!
Tom Manwaring
Chair
Australian Federation of Travel Agents
James Hewlett
Head of Marketing
Collette
Timely debates of hot topics, opportunities to connect and no shortage of humour.
The insightful webinars and hub have a been a refreshing and hugely welcome innovation in our industry!
Thanks so much Richard – keep up the fabulous work!
The Travel Community Hub saved me from a very dark place in mid-2020. Hearing industry leaders with whom I would never previously have crossed paths with speak about our industry and connecting with others in the same space has been a game-changer.
Through my continued connection with The Travel Community Hub, I went from attendee to presenter and was given a platform to share my experiences and inspire others, just as I had been inspired.
The forum is a great space to share ideas, ask questions and keep connected. I’m so pleased to be a part of it.
Sonia Jones
Virtuoso Travel Designer
Sonia Jones Travel
Christian Schweitzer
Enterprise Marketing / Trav Trade / EMP Surveys
The Travel Community Hub has been an invaluable resource over the past 18 months and has helped me keep in touch with travel industry colleagues and peers.
The ability to share the experiences and challenges the industry has faced and continues to do so in a forum of trust and respect is a credit to what Richard Taylor has built.
The Travel Community Hub saved me from a very dark place in mid-2020. Hearing industry leaders with whom I would never previously have crossed paths with speak about our industry and connecting with others in the same space has been a game-changer.
Through my continued connection with The Travel Community Hub, I went from attendee to presenter and was given a platform to share my experiences and inspire others, just as I had been inspired.
The forum is a great space to share ideas, ask questions and keep connected. I’m so pleased to be a part of it.
Walter Nand
Founder and Director
- Unique Cruises
Director, Ride The World Motorcycle Tours
Leah Temple
Director
Helloworld Temple Travel Group
The last 18 months have been ridiculously tough for all of us in the travel industry. At times I have felt like I was drowning – at first in the enormous task of managing the en masse cancellation of all of our future business, then in trying to lead a team through the months of refund chasing and client conflict, and now, as we try and imagine and bring to life a new vision for our future.
The Travel Community Hub has been a lifeline during this time. A safe place to re-group with others who were feeling the same. A place to hear from leaders in our industry. A place to share ideas about crafting that new future together. Thank you Richard, you’ve been like a beacon of light to all of us!
Thank you is just not enough for the value Richard and the Travel Community Hub have given to a connection starved industry.
The ability to contribute, the rich and timely content provided by the participants and members through the many events, webinars and spontaneous reconnections have all been wonderful. All generated from Richard’s hard work and networking.
Richard, we will see the effects of your investment continuing to add value and lead to business improvements across our industry, particularly when the borders open and the vaccinated inherit the earth.
Thankyou
Jorge Fernandez
Founder and Principle Advisor
Applied Sense
Dayana Brooke
Director,
Advocate and Educator
The Sustainable Traveller
Richard has single-handedly created a travel industry community that became a lifeline for many impacted by the pandemic crisis.
It’s become the place to share stories and knowledge and make new connections with engaging webinars that are fun to watch and participate in. Richard’s wit and humour alone are worth tuning in for, and I love hearing from so many fantastic travel industry people as well. Thank you Richard, for creating the travel community we can all be a part of.
