Meet the team

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Ben Owen

Director

Hugh Bourne

Director

We are Ben and Hugh, Venture Travel’s co-founders. In 2017, Venture Travel was just an idea the two of us had, utilising our skills and experiences in travel and our passion for business. Since then, we have experienced amazing highs (and lows!)- from winning awards and growing the business beyond expectations to dealing with the mass holiday cancellations throughout COVID. We set out to make booking a holiday a fun and simple process, and all these years later, through the highs and lows, we believe this is what we have created. We both share a passion for travel and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure.

Ashlea Reilly

Sales Executive

I have 18 years of experience in the travel industry, starting off as an apprentice at the age of 16 and working my way up to store manager. I joined Venture Travel in July 2023 and enjoy family holidays to Spain and Greece but my favourite destination is Las Vegas. Experiencing the sights and bright lights of this amazing city was definitely one to tick off my bucket list.

Julie Doran

Admin Executive

With over 40 years travel experience, working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. I have extensive knowledge of Luxury Villas, Leisure Travel and love helping customer get set for their holiday. I love to travel and my go to destination, is Mallorca – sun, fun and only a short flight from the UK.

Emma Jubb

Sales Executive
After living abroad for 6 years, I came back to the UK in 2022 and have been loving working in the travel industry since. I joined Venture Travel in 2024 and have really enjoyed helping families find their perfect getaways. I’m a Disney girl through and through and particularly love helping people plan their Disney holidays to Paris & Orlando. My favourite destination is the USA, such a varied country from the amazing National Parks, to the incredible beaches of Florida and cool cities like Nashville & Chicago – but you also can’t beat a sunny break closer to home!

Bria Smith

Sales Executive

After travelling to 6 continents, 28 countries and ticking off 2 wonders of the world – I decided to turn a passion for travel into a profession. I joined Venture Travel in 2024 and love bringing people the chance to make lifetime memories through travel. It’s always impossible to pick a favourite destination (and the bucket list is still left to complete) but my go-to close to home will always be Greece with it’s crystal clear waters, turtles and incredible food.

Our first day in the office, 21st of October 2017

Global Travels Best newcomer award with Stephen Mulhern

Exploring Universal Orlando at the Global Travel Conference

TTG 30 under 30 front page after being the first directors to both make the list.

Agent Achievement Awards- One's to watch award in London

Exploring the streets of Krakow, Poland

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