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Jon Simmons

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Personal Travel Manager at TravelManagers Australia
Hunters Hill, New South Wales, 2110

Rated 5/5 (5 Reviews)
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"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us." - Anonymous

About Jon Simmons

I’ve been working in the travel industry for over 30 years now. Over that time I’ve met many wonderful people and have been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places. You could say travel is my passion.

I didn’t start out as a travel agent though. My first job was as a high school teacher. During my teacher training, I travelled to Bali and Java in Indonesia on a study tour, and that’s when the travel bug bit! Everything was so exotic and foreign to me, the food, the people and the amazing sights. Back at home, I continued teaching for another two years, and then I knew that travel was something I wanted to do full-time.

Over the years, I’ve worked as a travel agent in a local agency helping people plan and book everything from business trips to weddings and honeymoons. There’s also been a lot of package holidays, family trips, couples getaways and people travelling on their own. No matter what type of trip, I’ve loved helping people see the world. I’ve also worked as a telephone consultant for a wholesale travel company and got to specialise in airfares.

Now it’s time to bring a real personal touch to what I do. Working as a personal travel manager gives me the time and flexibility to help you plan your travel without the constraints of a traditional office. It means I can spend more time with you and what you need. 


Company Details

Year I became a Travel Agent
1993
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and after hours by appointment
Accepted Forms of Payments
Direct deposit, BPAY, credit card. Under no circumstances will TravelManagers accept cash payments, nor should payments be made to any other bank account, other than the TravelManagers client trust account.
Credentials
Diploma in Travel & Tourism III, IATA Fares and Ticketing I & II, Tourism Australia Aussie Specialist, 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist - Gold, Princess Cruises Commodore Specialist, Qatar Expert, Cook Islands Specialist, Samoa Specialist, Hong Kong Specialist, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Ambassador Status
Honours & Awards
National Travel Industry Awards - Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network - Winner 2022
National Travel Industry Awards - Best Home-Based Network – Winner 2019
The Travel Awards - Best Home Based Agency Group of the Year – Winner 2019
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    • Destinations I specialise in:
    • Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka
    • Travel Types I Specialise in:
    • Cruise Holidays, LGBT, Luxury Travel, River Cruising

    Contact Information

    Company Name
    TravelManagers Australia
    ATAS Accredited
    Yes
    Company Logo
    TravelManagers Australia Company Logo by Jon Simmons in Hunters Hill NSW
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    Location
    Hunters Hill, New South Wales, 2110
    Australia

    Jon Simmons Reviews


    Submitted by Marize Bellomo on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024

    6 Star service and highly reliable!!!

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    What an amazing travel advisor, we have booked several family holidays through Travel Managers Jon Simmons and couldn't speak highly enough.


    Reply From Jon Simmons

    Wow! Thank you Marize for such a lovely review. It really has been a pleasure to help you plan your family holidays. I look forward to helping you plan the next!

    Submitted by Lay Lim And Keith Kong on Monday, Oct 16, 2023

    Always Above and Beyond - Highly Recommended !

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    We have booked our flight tickets from Jon for over 15 years.  Jon is  professional, knowledgeable and caring travel agent.  He loves feedbacks (good or bad) and remembered little things like our seats and diet preferences.  We feel confident and stress free booking through Jon. During our last trip to NZ.  I wasn’t aware I needed an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) until Jon told me so.  This had saved me from stuck at the airport without a proper entry’s document. Jon’s services are not limited to ticket booking. He can also help with hotels and unique services like  overseas’ wedding's  arrangement. 12 years ago, Jon  helped us with our wedding at Bali and it was a wonderful experience. .Jon is helpful and quick on repliesWe highly recommended Jon to anyone looking for a trustworthy travel agent. Lay and Keith  


    Reply From Jon Simmons

    Thank you for such a wonderful review Lay and Keith. It's always a pleasure helping you plan your trips. I look forward to many more in the future!

    Submitted by Jamile Hage on Wednesday, Oct 04, 2023

    Short Japan Trip

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    Jon was very helpful with organising our short trip to Japan, regardless of how many questions I asked he was very professional and quick to respond to emails and organising our travel insurance. It made all the preparations go much smoother, thanks Jon for all your help. We will go through you for our next holiday.


    Reply From Jon Simmons

    Thanks Jamile for such a lovely review. Next time you'll have to stay in Japan for longer, there's so much to see and do. It was really a pleasure helping you plan this quick getaway.

    Submitted by Linda Reynolds on Friday, Sep 08, 2023

    Simply The Best!

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    When it comes to professionalism and service I should like to commend Jon Simmons for going over and above in his handling of my travel arrangements and when my circumstances changed unexpectedly he again went over and above to get me the best outcome possible in the situation whilst showing kindness and compassion.I can only say that I hold him in the highest regard and would never entrust anyone else with my travel arrangementsHe is indeed a credit to the industry.


    Reply From Jon Simmons

    It was an absolute pleasure to help you with your travel arrangements. Thank you so much for the most wonderful review, you don't know how much I appreciate it. I look forward to helping you again when the time comes.

    Submitted by Mark Rosenberg on Thursday, Jun 29, 2023

    Jon Simmons - Highly recommended

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    Jon was fabulous to deal with. Super responsive and very patient. Knows his stuff. Will definitely be using him again.


    Reply From Jon Simmons

    Thanks Mark for your kind words, it really was a pleasure to help you plan and book the trip.
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    Jon Simmons Travel Blogs


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