A travel agent at Munro’s Travel Aberdeen has been named as the Individual Travel Agent of The Year 2021 in the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) annual awards.
Cheryl Henderson, head of business travel, has worked Munro’s for 17 years, beginning in a role as business travel consultant. The award was given to a travel professional who could demonstrate going above and beyond during CV19 for customers.
Nominations for the prestigious title of Individual Travel Agent of the Year were made by managers or colleagues.
Murray Burnett, managing director of Munro’s Travel, was one of those who nominated Cheryl says: “Cheryl remained resolute, compassionate and utterly committed throughout the darkest days of CV19 and worked tirelessly on behalf of our clients and staff. There are many examples of her bravery which include working for days and nights to support a stranded marine crew and making it her personal mission to get them all home. They had been at sea for ten months and one particular crew member’s father only had hours to live. Cheryl was unwavering throughout the pandemic and a rock to so many of her colleagues, travellers, family and friends. She’s a much valued colleague and we are all delighted at her national recognition.”
Cheryl says: “This may be an individual award, but it is really an award for Munros Travel. I’ve grown up with the firm and it has nurtured and developed my passion for travel. Even though the last 18 months have been the most challenging ever for travel professionals, my heart lies in travel and always will.”
Munro’s is a travel management company offering complete travel management for the global energy industry. Established in 1903, Munro’s is leading independent travel management company in the UK and has a client base of over 300 energy sector organisations. More about Munro’s can be found at www.munrostravel.com.