Chris has been involved in the travel industry for over 17 years, specialising in escorted groups and special event holidays. In 2012 and again in 2022 Chris was recognised as the Tamworth Young Business Person of the Year. Other of his achievements include being an APT Top Achiever, Tamworth Young Citizen of The Year and Australian Line Dancer of the Year.
In 2022 Chris Watson Travel was awarded the People's Choice Business of the Year in the Tamworth Quality Business Awards. The team has also appeared on multiple occasions as a state finalist in the National Travel Industry Awards: People's Choice Travel Agency of the Year.
Chris loves planning your next dream vacation, making sure you get the best deal and experience of a lifetime. Some of Chris's favourite destinations include the USA, cruising and the South Pacific. Chris has travelled extensively through North America and Europe, as well as the South Pacific, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong – and taken to the seas on no less than 15 cruises!
Gemma is equally well-travelled, having been all over the USA, to Europe, Fiji and New Zealand, and cruising from Australia with P&O Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines. Gemma has recently returned from a river cruise in Europe and escorting a tour in the USA. She has a wealth of travel experience and knowledge.
Gemma is also a trained administration manager taking care of all things admin and accounts for Chris Watson Travel.