Midweek Interview: Gill Gaspar, Spain & Portugal Travel Connection

Midweek Interview: Gill Gaspar, Spain & Portugal Travel Connection
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The challenge for the industry is… to show the value of our knowledge and be confident to charge for it like every other industry.

 

The things I like about my job are… the pleasure I get from helping others explore two of the world's most fascinating countries, Spain and Portugal, and most recently, having the opportunity to create a completely new wholesale program, Spain and Portugal Travel Connection.

 

And the frustrations… time spent away from family.

 

If I didn't work in travel I would be a… winemaker

 

Qantas or Virgin?….. I am neither sorry!

 

My proudest moment was… there have been three – the birth of each of my three daughters.

 

The naughtiest thing I ever did was… I never did anything naughty; it was my evil twin brother!

 

I try to relax by… reading.

 

The last time I feared for my life… while trying to get a drink at a travel industry event during happy hour.

 

If I can, I always try to avoid… cheap wine.

 

I really wish I had… a vineyard.

 

The best advice I've ever received was… happy wife happy life!

 

I don't understand why… I don't get upgraded just by asking!

 

My greatest weakness is… my passion.

 

And my greatest strength… my passion.

 

If I was prime minister I would… resign.

 

If I won $1 million on the lottery I would… buy a vineyard.

 

If I could be someone else for one day I would be… Richard Branson.

 

I've always wanted to travel to… Antarctica.

 

My favourite holidays were… Blackcomb / Whistler in BC, Canada for Christmas and New Years Eve, and a glorious week spent in the Pousadas in the Alentejo region, visiting some of Portugals best vineyards.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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