southwestgrouptravel
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Bio
My name is Julia Pearce. I live in Torquay, and I’m married with 2 children. I have worked in hospitality and travel since I was at school. I worked with many groups whilst I worked in hospitality from coach holiday groups to corporate groups attending conferences and family wedding groups.
I travelled when I was younger but I always return to Devon. So many people go abroad and never explore our beautiful country. I'm biased but I love the south west. In the media and in lots of people's opinions the country stops after Bath and Bristol and it's such a shame, so I want to inspire as many people including Group Travel Organisers as possible to come and see what's on offer.
I'm now a self employed Group Travel Consultant and Group Travel Organiser. In 2010 I won the Group Leisure Magazine Excellence Award for customer service, which was voted for by Group Organisers, which I consider the ultimate accolade. the company then went on to win the Group Travel Award for “Most Friendly Hotel Chain” 3 times in 4 years. The last company I worked for was also a finalist in the Group Travel Awards for “Best Small coach Fleet”
I served on the Board of Trustee Directors for the Association of Group Travel Organisers for 4 years. AGTO is an independent organisation representing Group Travel Organisers and those who provide service to GTO’s.
My blog is all about Group Travel in the Westcountry of England including industry updates, reviews and interviews.