Getting to know… Hannah Foster of Hannah Foster Travel Counsellor

Hannah Foster Travel Counsellor is a local travel agent with global buying power and global support!
www.travelcounsellors.com.au/hannah.foster
Tell us about yourself
I’m from a big family and love to travel. I started travelling when I was 17 as I received a scholarship to study in Italy for a year and thus was born my travel bug and the yearning to see more of the world!
I moved to Sydney after high school and worked with Flight Centre for nine years starting as a consultant, working my way through to Assistant Team Leader and Team Leader positions. Towards the end of my time there I worked with Travel Associates, a niche brand within the Flight Centre group who cater for business clients and the more discerning traveller. This move allowed me to concentrate on my repeat and referral client base that I had grown throughout the years. During this time, I was fortunate to travel around the world which has been great in expanding my destination and product knowledge.
In May, I decided to start my own business with the support of Travel Counsellors and have been fortunate to assist many new clients including several Inner West Mums with their travel plans.
We are expecting our first child in January, our first little traveller, and we’re looking forward to globetrotting together as a family! Working for myself will allow me to balance motherhood and my business. For many years I was searching for a work life balance and I’ve realised that it doesn’t exist – my work is my life and I love it.
Tell us about Hannah Foster Travel Counsellor
I have a passion for travel and I love creating personal holiday plans that meet my clients’ needs. If families or groups want a truly special trip, I can bring that to life for them by building rapport quickly and understanding their specific needs.
I love getting to know my clients and learning what holidays they have enjoyed in the past and building a holiday itinerary that will be sure to meet their expectations. I have been to some really exciting destinations and love sharing these experiences with my clients! Some favourites include Africa (Botswana), South East Asia (Thailand and Vietnam) and the South Pacific (Fiji and Cook Islands) Oh! And the Maldives. All of these experiences mean I am well placed to give travel advice.
Being an independent business owner with Travel Counsellors means there is a lot of support available; we have great buying power and a global network of travel gurus to offer the best service and care.
Travel Counsellors have been in the UK for 25 years, in Australia for 10, and are in seven countries around the world. I wanted to be able to provide the very best rates and service with the backing of a global company. We have a 24/7 duty of care team ready to respond if our clients need additional and local support. It’s great to know that when you book with Travel Counsellors you have peace of mind regarding your safety and that our team are there for you to access.
Travel Counsellors offer 100% financial protection, which means you can’t lose any money if you book with me. If something happens, you have 100% financial protection to cover your flights, airport parking, car hire, and hotels – every penny is protected. We are one of the only travel companies to offer this outstanding service to our clients.
What services do you provide and what are some great ideas on types of holidays?
The awesome thing is that I can help you with so many different services. I have thousands of travel companies at my fingertips and I can create a travel plan unique to your wants and needs. Popular holidays are as follows: