Our Team

At Spencer Travel Leisure, we’re more than just travel specialists – we’re passionate about crafting memorable travel experiences for you. As your luxury travel advisors, we bring our expertise, passion, and personal touch to every journey we help you plan.

Penny SpencerManaging 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 by 150%. She continues to strive for excellence and innovation, and she’s always ready with personal travel recommendations from her extensive travels.
After starting Spencer Travel Oct 1998, Penny has educated herself in Business skills and has grown the business 150% since opening the doors.

Louise BrownHead 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.

Carissa JohnsonSenior 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 TheodosatosSenior 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 VecchioTravel 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 CollinsTravel Specialist

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

Giselle PenningtonTravel Specialist

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

Ian CooperTravel Specialist

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

Joanne WatsonTravel Specialist

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

Lucy VieiraTravel 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 PontonTravel Specialist

Gill SherTravel Advisor Support

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

Favourite destination: Pacific Islands and Italy

Independent Affiliates

Our independent affiliates are valued members of our team, bringing a unique touch to our travel planning services.

Stewart Petersen, Melissa Smith, Margaret Hudspeth, Lisa Maddox, Simon Crethar, Debbie Gamerov, and Mary Feehan are all Travel Specialists who bring their own unique insights and experiences to our team, enriching the travel planning process for our clients.