SWAIN - Key Persons
I've been involved in all aspects of web design and development since the 1990s. Born and raised in the Boston area, I attended college at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, lived in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Philadelphia before settling in the suburbs of Atlanta. When I'm not learning the latest technology and how I can utilize it to improve the productivity and quality of work-life of my colleagues and our clients, I can be found reading a good book, enjoying the natural world around me, or cheering on my beloved Boston Red Sox.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager - Africa Inbound
I was born in Cape Town, South Africa, where I still currently reside. I have been in the travel industry for over 10 years, working for a tour operator specializing in luxury safaris within Africa - here I have gained invaluable knowledge and experience customizing itineraries for American clients visiting Southern Africa. I am passionate about travel in Southern Africa, and about revealing the region. I have had the opportunity to travel around South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe and have experienced the amazing wildlife, culture and food Africa has to offer. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my son Liam and my husband Shawn, exploring the beautiful city of Cape Town.
Job Titles:
- Senior Travel Consultant / Africa
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- Operations Manager - Oceania Inbound
Born and raised in Australia, I have been with Swain Destinations since day one in 1987 and have enjoyed every aspect of the business.
Job Titles:
- Senior Travel Consultant / Oceania
Planning international travel with Swain Destinations starts with a blank piece of paper. The trip is tailored from the very start by myself and my dedicated team to offer American travelers the opportunity to create a completely customized trip to far-flung destinations, including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, and Africa. The power of Swain Destinations' family-run business lies in the dedication of its longtime employees, many of whom hail from the exciting locales they're selling. I believe there is no better feeling than getting someone excited about world travel. It's such a natural high to be able to share your passion for a favorite destination or your homeland with someone. In many cases, we're fulfilling someone's dream vacation.
I was born in Brisbane and showed a knack for entrepreneurship by launching a brokerage company when I was just 19. I met and married Linda, an American with a penchant for international travel. Two years into our marriage, with my knowledge of the South Pacific and her understanding of the American traveler, we started Swain Australia Tours (now Swain Destinations) in 1987.
Over the course of the next 10 years, Swain Destinations became the largest seller of South Pacific travel on the East Coast. We were recognized as one of Fastest Growing Companies for 3 straight years by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Job Titles:
- Vice President Operations
Job Titles:
- Inbound Operations - Oceania
I was born in New South Wales, with schooling and tech college at Coff's Harbour. I worked for an Engineering firm before moving to Sydney where I met and married a widower (with 5 kids). I worked in Real Estate for several years before buying a caravan park at Ulladulla with eldest son. We began to travel the world in 1975, then selling the caravan park, we moved to southern Queensland. These days, I enjoy riding with my new partner on his Honda Goldwing motorbike, and have undertaken a few solo overseas travels in recent years. I met George Swain in the early 1990s and have assisted our reservations department and traveling clients in Australia ever since.
Job Titles:
- Vice President Sales and Marketing
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Vice President
Raised by service-oriented parents, my father being a surgeon and mother still coordinating her church's activities, building a travel business based on personal service came naturally. With our mutual love of travel, Ian and I wanted to bring the best of the best to others and so Swain Tours, now Swain Destinations, was born in 1987. Ian handled all operations and I led branding, marketing and created brochures after our children went to bed.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, I have now almost spent as much of my life in the USA! I currently reside in Havertown, PA which is a great spot to live in. I first joined Swain back in March 2000 and after a 3 year break after having my second daughter, I returned to the team in early 2014.
I have always had a passion for travel and think it may be in my blood. My dad was a pilot with TAA/Australian Airlines for almost 25 years. Working in travel opens your eyes to so many amazing places I want to add to my wish list. I'm enjoying broadening the horizons of my daughters, with every family trip we take to a new destination. I love we are passing on our love of travel to them.
After graduating from the University at Buffalo with a degree in photography I took my first job with an airline so I could take advantage of the flight benefits to go take photos around the world. My experience working in the airline industry has allowed me to travel to many places I otherwise wouldn't have considered going to. This has fueled my passion for travel and encouraged me to keep exploring anywhere I can, be it a bustling city or small town off the beaten path.
When I am not traveling I enjoy playing golf, working on and riding my motorcycle, and eating my way through Philadelphia (or anywhere I happen to be).
Job Titles:
- Reservations Travel Support
Hi! I am Sam and I have been working in logistics since 2007. I have a strong passion for solving puzzles and putting things together. I have discovered in the last few years that I truly enjoy meeting new people and helping them achieve their traveling dreams. I love looking at all the different places we can go and learning about different things we can experience.
I love to travel and hope to do more of it in the coming years. My husband and I recently welcomed a baby boy into the world and I can't wait to show him all that travel and life has to offer him!
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Product
Job Titles:
- Reservations Travel Support