Interview with Neasa McHugh
This week on Talk Learn Connect, Journalist Yvonne Reddin asks Neasa McHugh, Training & Development Manager for Tour America , The Travel Suite & Cruise Holidays, to share some TLC
Could you share a summary of your travel background up to returning to Tour America, The Travel Suite & Cruise Holidays in January 2024?
Wow, it’s been quite a journey in the travel industry for me! I’ve been involved for over 14 years, starting with Tour America back in 1995. I held different roles there, including Sales & Marketing Manager.
Later, I founded Cruise Holidays and served as Managing Director, earning recognition from various cruise companies for our performance.
As the newly appointed Training & Development Manager, what does this role open up for you?
As the new Training & Development Manager, I’m excited to blend my expertise in sales, marketing, training, and management with my background as a Life Coach and Yoga Teacher. I want to help Tour America, Cruise Holidays and The Travel Suite grow, while also introducing some fresh wellness holiday ideas.
“Even before the pandemic, there was a noticeable shift towards prioritising self-care and mindfulness. It’s as if people were gradually recognising the significance of nurturing their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, alongside their physical health”
You also have a wellness background and have led retreats abroad and in Ireland under the name 'SoulFULL' retreats, what does a typical retreat involve?
Have you seen a rise in this type of holiday since the pandemic or has there always been an interest in them?
What has been a quote or words of wisdom that you received throughout your career so far, that has stood to you in business and socially?
Mary McKenna has been one of my greatest inspirations and mentors since I was 17 years old!!
She has taught me so much about business and life. One of the quotes that I like to live by is by Steve Jobs – he said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” and I certainly love what I do and I hope I’m doing good work.
Another mantra I live by is, “Do the right thing.”
Anytime I’m in doubt or have a decision to make and I’m not quite sure what to do, I say this to myself and then I always know my answer.
And d oing the right thing isn’t just about making the best choice for ourselves but also about making choices that positively impact others and the world around us.
I think this question helps us to act with integrity and ultimately honour our values.
“One of the quotes that I like to live by is by Steve Jobs – he said, ‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do’ and I certainly love what I do and I hope I’m doing good work.”
Contact Details for Neasa are below:
Instagram: @soulfull_life_
Email: nmchugh@touramerica.ie
