Travel Agency in Hinckley, Leicestershire

Meet Paul

Having started his career in travel in 1987 working for a small independent travel agency in Hinckley which he went on to manage on behalf of the owner, he then went on to work for both Thomas Cook and Tomorrows World Travel where he became Sales Manager for the Group. After having a year out working for a Hotel in the resort of Paphos in Cyprus, Paul opened Holiday Lounge in 2004 has overseen the continued growth of the Company to become one of the  most respected independent travel agents in the Midlands.

As well as being a prominent member of Hinckley’s business community, since becoming a father for the first time he has been committed in raising money through Charity evenings for children’s charities including the Leicester Royal Infirmary Neo Natal Unit.

Meet Leanne

Leanne joined Holiday Lounge in December 2018 after having completed a course in Aviation and gaining a Diploma in Travel & Tourism at college, Leanne had previously worked for Swissport at East Midlands Airport as a passenger service agent and as a travel consultant at Thomas Cook. Amongst the many countries that she has visited, Thailand is her favourite destination having travelled extensively throughout the country visiting Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and staying in a floating bungalow in the Koh Sok National Park. Other memorable holidays include beach holidays in Mexico and Dubai as well as enjoying city breaks to Barcelona & Rome.

Meet Jessica

Jess joined Holiday Lounge in 2014 as a modern apprentice and completed her NVQ Level 3 in Travel and Tourism a year later. Before joining Holiday Lounge, Jess worked abroad for 6 Months in Majorca for TUI, which gave her a great insight into a career in Travel. Jess has travelled to the Maldives, the USA, Caribbean and many European destinations, with her favourite destinations being New York, Mauritius and Venice. She has also cruised with Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Regent Seven Seas.  Jess went on Maternity leave in 2017 and returned a year later on a part time basis and now enjoys family holidays in Cyprus where she visits every year.

Meet Sophie

Sophie has been working in the travel industry since 2012. Before joining Holiday Lounge, Sophie worked for Thomas Cook where she completed her NVQ Level 3 in Travel and Tourism and qualified as a Specialist Cruise Consultant. Sophie has travelled to many European destinations including Spain, France, Greece and Italy as well as Egypt, the Caribbean and USA and has also sailed on a Royal Caribbean Cruise and Carnival Cruise Line.