Vitamin SEE: Exceeding Expectations
The Joy of Travel with Emma Mackley An independent Luxury Travel consultant for almost 3 years, Emma Mackley is based […]
The Joy of Travel with Emma Mackley
An independent Luxury Travel consultant for almost 3 years, Emma Mackley is based in Cheshire, UK. Approaching 40, Emma is married to Fire Fighter husband Tim and Mum of 2 young children, Holly and George and she received Best New Travel Agent Award and Best Homeworking Travel Agent Award in recognition for the volume of business she put through the luxury tour operators. As Sovereign is launching a new travel column, Vitamin See, Emma graciously agreed to share the story behind her success and passion for travel.
What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?
After having my second child, I really struggled with managing childcare around strict office hours and a husband working shifts. My Father then became ill and eventually passed away which made me re-assess my priorities. I said to myself ” if I don’t follow my dreams of setting up my own business now, I will never do it.” I worked for a luxury tour operator managing a portfolio of high net worth clients in the latter years and then part-time for a hotel sales and marketing company. I really enjoyed my role as Sales and Marketing Manager, seeing a different side of the travel industry and building on my contacts but the role involved quite a bit of ad-hoc travelling around the country which wasn’t conducive to family life – another nudge to take the plunge and set up my own business Emma Mackley Private Travel
What does your travel agency do?
As an independent bespoke travel agency , I have the chance to be congruent with my strong values for genuine relationships and personal service. I truly understand the importance of attention to detail, getting it right first time and having the best people on the ground to assist with any unforeseen events.
My client base has grown organically and referrals are definitely the greatest compliment to receive. Most enquiries come via word of mouth from clients who are happy to recommend my service to friends, family and colleagues to assist with their travel needs with the greatest level of care and discretion. Having visited some of the most beautiful places in the world, I love sharing my knowledge and passion to help my clients create their own travel experiences.
At present I am building a small group of associates, arranging luxury holidays for a portfolio of discerning clients looking for advice, great service and assistance with booking their luxury holidays.
What makes you different in the travel industry? What problems do you hope to solve?
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Dr Marina Nani
Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief of Rich Woman Magazine, founder of Sovereign Magazine, author of many books, Dr Marina Nani is a social edification scientist coining a new industry, Social Edification. Passionately advocating to celebrate your human potential, she is well known for her trademark "Be Seen- Be Heard- Be You" running red carpet events and advanced courses like Blog Genius®, Book Genius®, Podcast Genius®, the cornerstones of her teaching. The constant practitioner of good news, she founded MAKE THE NEWS ( MTN) with the aim to diagnose and close the achievement gap globally. Founder of many publications, British Brands with global reach Marina believes that there is a genius ( Stardust) in each individual, regardless of past and present circumstances. "Not recognising your talent leaves society at loss. Sharing the good news makes a significant difference in your perception about yourself, your industry and your community."
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