Penny Spencer sets high sights for Spencer Travel

When it comes to Penny Spencer’s plans for Spencer Travel, the sky is literally the limit. Spencer explains how with a bit of hard work, and a clear business plan, Spencer Travel became one of Australia’s few Virgin Galactic space agents.

Penny Spencer’s enthusiasm for travel is clear within moments of stepping into Spencer Travel. Her attitude is reflected in the inviting, colourfully decorated office. Surrounded by the warm colours I’m instantly at home, not that the managing director is at all surprised. In fact my reaction is what she often rouses from customers and staff when they enter the Feng Shui designed space. “The environment is very important,” says Spencer. “Everyone spends so much time in their office space; it should have the right energy, and the right feeling.” Without a single speck of grey, or an uninviting sharp corner in sight, I settle into my chair and listen to how this glowing mother-to-be went from stamping brochures to selling tickets to space.

Spencer always knew her place was in the travel industry, and desperate to get a start, she began knocking on the doors of suburban travel agencies, offering to work for free. Eventually she was taken on by Adventure World Travel, and before long hired as a Girl Friday to run every errand imaginable. “It was a good leg to get into the industry and understand the business right from the bottom,” says Spencer.

The dream of doing things the Spencer Travel way was in the back of her mind as she climbed the travel industry ladder, and finally, nine years ago, the dream became a reality. Since then, her corporate travel agency has recorded a growth of 500 percent, and an annual turnover of $15 million. It has taken Spencer 17 years to get to where she is, and she now offers her employees the same opportunity to work their way to the top. Read More…

Your Trusted Partner in Bespoke Corporate Travel Management

Need a trusted partner in corporate travel management in this COVID-19 world?

For 20+ years, Spencer Travel has offered tailored corporate travel services with stellar service, value and communication - and a long list of achievements including Employer of the Year 2019 for Women in Travel and Corporate Travel Agency of the Year 2018 for agencies with under 100 million in revenue.

The perks of partnering with Spencer Travel

We don’t only make your corporate business travel easy but we make it exciting by leveraging long-standing partnerships and affiliations to give you exclusive perks.

We align with the world’s best airlines, hotels and venues to grant you the best pricing, special offers and VIP attention.

We partner with Qantas and Virgin Australia and are able to extend discounts of 5-15% on your corporate business travel fares.

Amongst our list of preferred hotel partners are names you love and recognise such as Four Seasons, Shangri-La Group and Hyatt Privé.

When you trust us with your corporate travel management, we ensure you are set up correctly to reap these benefits immediately upon travelling.

Need corporate group travel services for your team?

Taking your team to a meeting, conference or off-site event?

For corporate group travel, we have a dedicated Events & Groups department to ensure seamless, efficient and cost-effective arrangements, no matter your team size.

You’ll have your own consultant from start to finish who will coordinate your group flights and accommodation, food and beverage needs, transfers, any team building events as well as report back on budget management.

Corporate travel insurance through Spencer Travel

And the word we’re all tired of - COVID-19. This new world calls for solid corporate travel insurance. We partner with nib to ensure your corporate business travel is safe through the planning, experiencing and coming home stages.

Our corporate travel insurance services also offer coverage for cancelled flights and trips, lost or stolen luggage, medical and dental emergencies and injuries and illnesses. Read More…

Spencer Travel: An Award-Winning Corporate Travel Agency in Australia

Whether you want to travel for business or leisure, Spencer Travel is dedicated to making every aspect of your trip carefree, enjoyable and of great value.

From exclusively negotiated airfares and accommodation, to transfers, car hire, cruises, visas, unique experiences, perks and privileges, Spencer Travel takes care of every detail.

All you have to do is relax and anticipate the goals and outcomes of your travels with the peace-of-mind of having one of Australia’s most awarded travel agencies in your corner.

Spencer Travel has grown 400% since its founding year to become the industry leader in customer-centric corporate travel solutions. Spencer Travel has won numerous awards for its outstanding service and staff, including Best Corporate Travel Agency (Single Location) in Australia at the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) four years in a row. We were also the first agency to be inducted into the NTIA Hall of Fame.

Since 2003, Spencer Travel has been one of 100 Australian Agencies who are part of the invitation-only Qantas Agent Platinum Club as well as many other prestigious travel affiliations such as British Airways Prestige, Emirates Preferred, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Virtuoso, Starwood Luxury Privileges, and Mandarin Oriental Club.

We have been in the travel business for over 17 years and with the knowledge and expertise of our staff, highlighted by the several awards we have won, you can be confident we can take over your corporate travel management. We like to work with you, understand your business so we can deliver the outcome you need. We have the relationships with the suppliers, which gives you the better deals, value adds and the benefits of booking business travels with a company renowned within the travel industry. Read More…