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Ola Rice
Foreign Exchange Manager
How long have you worked in Travel?
13 years.
Why you love working in Travel?
I love travelling and experiencing different cultures and to be able to share that knowledge with our customers makes it even better.
Where is your specialist area and why?
I specialise in selling foreign currency and advising my customers on anything related to holiday money. I’ve always been passionate about foreign exchange, I love all the different currencies, my favourite one is the Fiji Dollar for its beautiful and bright colours!
Favourite 5 Holiday Destinations?
Thailand, Bali, Krakow, Milan, Les Deux Alps – France.
One tip you would give your customers?
Always take some local currency with you on holiday in case of emergencies and if you’re paying on card, always pay in the local currency not GBP, for better exchange rates.
Any specialisms?
I’m quite tech savvy and very into Social Media so my colleagues always love when I come up with new crazy ideas for our social media posts!
Approximately how many countries have you visited?
About 15, however there’s many more on my list!
Your favourite Travel saying / motto?
We travel not to escape life. But for life not to escape us.
Last holiday destination?
Skiing in the French Alps.
