About Spencer Travel

Meet Our Expert Advisors

Our experienced team brings decades of collective travel expertise, with personal relationships across the world’s finest hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators.

Penny Spencer

Managing Director

As our Managing Director, Penny brings over 30 years of experience in the travel industry, specialising in corporate travel and high-end leisure. Penny started Spencer Travel in October 1998 and has since grown the business into a highly respected, multi-award winning agency. She continues to strive for excellence and innovation, and she’s always ready with personal travel recommendations from her extensive travels.

Tina Killeen

General Manager

With over 24 years at Spencer Travel, Tina embodies the heart and spirit of the company. Starting her journey on Reception and progressing through every level of the business to her current role as General Manager, she brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to the team. Deeply respected by her clients, colleagues, suppliers, and the wider travel industry, Tina’s dedication and passion for delivering exceptional service have made her an integral part of Spencer Travel’s success and culture.

Louise Brown

Head of Leisure

Louise started as an office receptionist at Spencer Travel in 2002 and was promoted to Operations Manager in 2015. As the Head of Leisure, she collaborates with our team of travel specialists and manages our new brand, Spencer Travel Wellness. Louise is a well-liked team member and a key player in ensuring our clients benefit from our relationships with supplier partners.

Kate Cameron

Head of Affiliates

With more than 20 years’ experience leading major travel networks, Kate specialises in supporting and accelerating the success of independent travel businesses. She has a proven record in strategic growth, network development and building strong commercial partnerships across Australia’s travel sector. As Head of Affiliates, Kate is dedicated to delivering strong value, advocacy and operational support to ensure every Spencer Travel affiliate is positioned for sustainable growth.

Carissa Johnson

Senior Travel Specialist

As a Senior Travel Specialist, Carissa loves exploring new cultures and enjoying great food, with a luxury resort to return to at the end of the day. She has a special love for South America, the Maldives, and Spain.

Maria Theodosatos

Senior Travel Specialist

Maria is a CLIA Masters Accredited Senior Travel Specialist who loves relaxing in the sun with a good book, sightseeing, and retail therapy. Her favourite destinations include the Maldives, Tahiti, and the Greek Islands.

Heather Del Vecchio

Travel Specialist

Heather is a CLIA Ambassador Accredited Travel Specialist who enjoys ocean and river cruising, beach holidays, and discovering amazing places along the way. Her favourite destinations include Italy, New Zealand, and Tahiti.

Debbie Collins

Travel Specialist

Debbie is a CLIA Master Accredited Personal Travel Specialist who loves cruising, either river or ocean. Her favourite destination is the Maldives.

Giselle Pennington

Travel Specialist

Giselle is a Travel Specialist who loves relaxing in the sun on an all-inclusive holiday. Her favourite destination is the Maldives.

Ian Cooper

Travel Specialist

Ian is a Travel Specialist who loves beach holidays and foodie trips. His favourite destination is Fiji.

Joanne Watson

Travel Specialist

Joanne is a Travel Specialist who loves cruising. Her favourite destination is Italy.

Lucy Vieira

Travel Specialist

Lucy is a CLIA Ambassador Accredited Travel Specialist who enjoys driving through the countryside and exploring quaint small towns. She also loves a good Mediterranean cruise. Her favourite destination is Europe, particularly Italy.

Sandra Ponton

Travel Specialist

With over 35 years in the travel Industry, Sandra is a Travel Specialist that loves the experience of new Destinations, Culture and History. Europe is her favourite part of the world.

Gill Sher

Travel Specialist

Favourite type of holiday: Definitely beach and island holidays, with a great balance of luxury and adventure. Favourite destination: Pacific Islands and Italy

Shanae Sexton

Travel Advisor Support

Shanae is a CLIA accredited Travel Advisor Support and loves assisting the team at Spencer Travel. Her favourite holidays include the Weather and Culture that Asia offers as well as the incredible food & wine experienced cruising the waterways of Europe.

Affiliates

Melissa Smith

Groups Specialist

Lisa Maddox

Travel Specialist

Penny Ahlfeld

Travel Specialist

Nicolle Whitaker

Travel Specialist

Simon Crethar

Travel Specialist

Simone King

Travel Specialist

Accounts Team

Rowena Mangona

Finance Controller

Roshan Lamichhane

Accounts

Marketing

Wendy Addinsall

Marketing