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TravelMole Industry profile – Lorraine Sharp
Lorraine Sharp – Managing Director, Insight Vacations
Q.When and how did you get started in the Travel industry?
I started in the Travel Industry in 1985 whilst I was travelling overseas.
Q. What was your first job?
London Meet and Greet Handling Service welcoming overseas clients to London
Q. Most embarrassing moment at work?
Not knowing where I was going in London whilst conducting sightseeing from the airport.
Q. Where did you go on your last holiday?
Tahiti
Q. Best ever famil?
Insight Vacations Moroccan tour
Q.What book are you reading now?
The Confessor
Q. Last CD you bought?
IL DIVO
Q. Aisle or window seat?
Aisle
Q. Favourite pastime outside of work?
Training at the gym so I can eat out later
Q. Where do you get your industry news?
Travel Mole, of course.
Q. What would you be doing do if you hadn’t got started in travel?
Advertising Industry
Q. Biggest problem facing the industry?
Increased demands in acquisition costs and the reliance on world peace
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