Midweek Interview – Ingrid Kocijan, Manager Australasia, Rail Europe

Midweek Interview – Ingrid Kocijan, Manager Australasia, Rail Europe

The challenge for the industry is keeping up with the speed of change and adapting to what consumers want and need from us.

The things I like about my job is how varied my day can be and of course just generally being responsible for promoting European rail travel in this market. There’s no better way to travel around Europe (in my very humble opinion of course).

And the frustrations are that you can’t control world events.

If I didn’t work in travel I would probably be working overseas somewhere.

Favourite airline? Tough question! I’m going to go for domestic travel here and say Qantas. There are too many amazing airlines internationally to choose one.

My proudest moment was being self sufficient enough to complete a year of travelling the world without a single day of working.

The naughtiest thing I ever did was hitchhike home when I got lost as a 10 year old. Probably also the stupidest thing I ever did and it took me another 10 years before I got the courage to fess up to my parents.

I try to relax by walking. I love to walk to work in the mornings. It relaxes me before a busy day.

The last time I feared for my life was cycling down death road in Bolivia.

If I can, I always try to avoid spiders.

I really wish I had the power to stop terrorism.

The best advice I’ve ever received was take every opportunity you’re given.

I don’t understand why people can’t all get along.

My greatest weakness is needing to organise everything.

And my greatest strength is organising everything.

If I won a $1 million lottery (aside from travelling), I would give a large portion to the charity my sister works for in Guatemala.

If I were prime minister I would plan for high-speed trains around the country.

If I could be someone else for one day I would be an Olympian. Doesn’t matter which sport I just think it would be an amazing experience and one I’d never have otherwise. Plus I’m competitive.

I’ve always wanted to travel to Russia. Trans-Siberian Railway is next on my list.

My favourite holiday was travelling the world for a year. A few of the most amazing destinations during that trip were Romania, Switzerland, Iceland & Mexico.

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