“Who would have thought that a school trip to France in the 70s would be the start of my lust for travel”
Ian Woods
IAN Paul WOODS
Chief Executive Officer
IAN WOODS
Chief Executive Officer
Ian's story ...
Ian leads our global sales team helping hotels and destinations increase their business through opening doors into new and emerging markets.
We reckon his determination, resilience and innovative attitude comes from 20 years of wearing a multitude of hats working for one of the UK’s largest tour operators in many countries in Europe and Asia.
Then 15 years ago he brought his impressive collection of hats to Southeast Asia where he’s worked for major destination companies including ICS Travel Group. Two years ago he joined Red Elephant Reps, and the rest as you say, is history.
When not travelling ...
Taking care of his two dogs Google and Bosco, who often accompany him to the office. It has been said they’re the real brains behind it all …
Funniest travel memory ...
Many moons ago, while working on a small Greek island where even TVs were few and far between, Ian got into conversation with a polite American man in baseball cap and sunglasses. It was only later that he was told it was Tom Cruise.
Top of travel bucket list ...
To visit Japan – experience Tokyo and travel by bullet train to see Mount Fuji.