Our Staff

Julie Avery - Managing Director

I began my career in the Travel Industry 30 years ago, as a Personal Assistant / Bookkeeper to Peter Korbel the founder of Brighton Travelworld. After 7 years I diversified and progressed to Consulting and Managing the business. In 1999 I purchased the company with business partner Keiran Cromie.

Now as a hands-on Managing Director I have a thorough understanding of business principles and a clear knowledge of my client’s requirements. 

I have an enviable track record in the Industry, having led the Agency to many Awards over the past 23 years together with personal awards for expertise in Consulting. I am committed to the team delivering our clients, quality of knowledge and experience, on time, and within their chosen budget. This is achieved by employing only A1 grade qualified and experienced Consultants who are trained to know nothing less than excellence, and will go to extraordinary lengths to achieve the best result for their clients. This is one of the major reasons for Brighton Travelworld’s rise to prominence as a Leader in the Travel Industry.

I keep in close touch with our ever changing Industry, following overseas trends and forecasts to keep us ahead of the competition. I am very proud of the team at Brighton Travelworld and the companies continued growth from a $5 million agency when purchasing the business in 1999 to an $12 million organisation currently, a great result considering the impact the Internet has had on many Agencies.
I love big cities, and have travelled extensively to all parts of the world many times over. I still find time to fundraise and support the local community, being a Past President of Brighton Beach Rotary, and PHF Saphire.

I was also fortunate to win the Baysde Corporate Citizen award in 2007.

Amanda Robinson

It has now been almost 7 years since I joined Brighton Travelworld and there has not been a dull moment yet. In that time I have traveled to a few destinations with my family and have added to my wealth of personal experience to share with my clients. I have had several ship inspections recently which has enhanced my firsthand knowledge of some beautiful vessels.

I continue to enjoy challenging itinerary planning and find there is always something new to discover as a Travel Consultant. I have enjoyed getting to know Brighton Travelworld's many valued clients and assisting them with their travel plans.

I am an accredited Cruise Consultant with the International Cruise Council.

Lisa Wells

I have worked in the Travel Industry since leaving school 24 years ago, following in my fathers footsteps; he owned his own Travel Agency for 15 years in Bayside and my introduction to the Travel Industry was stamping brochures on a Saturday morning, so travel is definitely my passion.

I enjoy helping my clients planning and tailoring their trips whether it is for business or leisure. I have traveled extensively through Europe, Asia, USA, Africa, Carribean, South America, Pacific & Australia. I try to get away at least once a year to somewhere I haven't been before to update my knowledge and experience.

I have 2 children aged 15 & 12 years who are also "keen" travelers. I can't imagine working in any other industry and look forward to continuing the close relationship I have with my existing clients and meeting new clients to help make their "travel dreams" come true.

I am an accredited Cruise Consultant with the International Cruise Council.

Carol Mallett

I commenced in travel in 1985, and have worked in retail leisure, corporate and group travel offices. Leisure Consulting is the area I find most rewarding as my clients are very much guided by my experience and allow me to be creative within the guidelines of their Itinerary. 

I have travelled throughout Europe, USA, Asia, Pacific and the Australian East Coast.

When I am not at Brighton Travelworld, my four children keep me busy. We enjoy taking family holidays; I understand the joys of travelling with children, together with those many “child friendly” resorts.

I am an accredited Cruise Consultant with the International Cruise Council. 

Liz McHenry

I have been in the travel industry for 24 years, predominantly as a Travel Consultant. I am a specialist in international airfares and can provide expert advice on many destinations, as I have traveled extensively throughout Asia as well as experiencing the pleasures of coach touring in Europe and the USA.

I am a mother of two girls aged 15 and 11 years and have had the fortunate opportunity to travel with them on family holidays both Internationly and within Australia. Very soon I will be holidaying with them at Club Med which will be my fourth Club Med experience. I am regarded as a Club Med Expert Agent.

I am an accredited Cruise Consultant with the International Cruise Council. 

Kelly Cutting

I have been in the industry for 15 years and have gained much experience in dealing with both corporate and retail clientele. I have a strong passion for travel and love promoting all destinations. Some of my previous travel experiences include:
Africa, Club Med Bintan Island, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, The Canadian Rockies, Toronto, California, Florida, Ireland, England, and extensively throughout Australia.

I am the newest member of the Brighton Travelworld team.

I started my career in the travel industry just over 20 years ago. Having graduated from the Jetset Travel Training College I began work as a junior/domestic travel consultant then moved in to the role as a senior/international consultant and was then appointed the position as a manager where I remained until the birth of my son.

Having recently returned to the travel industry after enjoying Maternity Leave and Long Service Leave I am now very excited to join Julie and the team at Brighton Travelworld.

Over the years I have travelled to many Asian countries, as well as throughout the Pacific, North America including Alaska, the Middle East, Africa, India and Europe and also visited many wonderful destinations in our own country.

I am accredited with the International Cruise Council of Australia and am very experienced and competent in handling intricate corporate travel as well as detailed, personalised leisure bookings. I have had experience with group bookings and conferences and look forward to settling in to Brighton Travelworld and helping our clients realise their travel desires!

Pam Carney

My involvement in travel goes back longer than I care to remember. During that time I have travelled the world extensively and have therefore developed a great understanding of many destinations. I was an owner of Church Street Travel until it was sold to Brighton Travelworld and nowadays I enjoy a more relaxed environment where I can concentrate on looking after my clients, and spending some quality time playing golf!

I've lived most of my life in Brighton and understand the needs of our clientele.

Erica Blum

I began in the Travel Industry in 1985, and have worked mainly in the retail leisure area as well as a little in the corporate market. More recently I have moved into a part-time position performing PA duties to Julie.

I have travelled through parts of Australia, Asia, Pacific and Europe. I have two young children and now enjoy our family holidays together.

Simone Kaye

I commenced working in the Travel Industry in 1985 and have enjoyed every aspect of the different roles I have worked in.

Starting as a Junior Consultant I worked my way up to a Senior Consultant & my passion for travelling grew.

I then moved into the Airlines & became a fares & ticketing specialist which also enabled me to do more travelling & led me into starting my own Travel Agency.

Now I am working part time and look after several Travel Agencies do Training & Bookkeeping & am very happy to be working with Julie & Keiran & their terrific team at Brighton Travelworld