Meet the team

Our specialists are at the heart of Travel Industry Club. They have all travelled extensively and have many years combined experience.

Meagan Crighton

 Director

I have three years experience working with the Travel Industry Club, specialising in cruise travel. In this role, I have developed strong knowledge of cruise itineraries, destinations, and customer needs, while consistently delivering high-quality service and tailored travel experiences.
My background also includes serving as a company director at Babahlu Kids Fashion, along with experience in property management, which has strengthened my communication, organisation, and client-focused skills.
Having travelled extensively to destinations such as South East Asia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Mexico, and major U.S Cities, I bring genuine global insight and a strong passion for travel to my work within the cruise industry.

Dayton Paekau

 Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager for TIC, I bring more than 17 years of international experience in business development, strategic partnerships, wholesale, retail, sourcing, and market expansion.

My career in the international fashion industry has provided extensive experience in building and managing long-term relationships with manufacturers and suppliers across China, India and Korea, while overseeing international procurement, importing, product development and commercial operations.

I specialise in identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and creating commercial pathways that support sustainable growth.

Sue Francis

Consultant

I began my travel career in Qantas as a flight hostess, followed by a special promotions position, then on to sales and marketing. I then ventured out into my own GSA company representing airlines, hotels and destinations. Travel is my passion and through my experience & contacts I saw opportunities to bring travel discounts to my colleagues and so founded Interline Reservation Service, then a name change to Travel Industry Club. I am proud of TIC’s achievements and enjoy the fun of working with exciting industry company partners whilst fulfilling our members dreams at affordable prices. I am very grateful to our loyal membership and also very grateful to have such a dedicated, loyal and professional team.

Alton Francis

Marketing Consultant

I am the Marketing Manager, and have been involved for 10 years. I also have a strong hospitality background & hence high customer service levels. I produce the weekly Newsletter and am involved in membership and various other administration activities. The success of Travel Industry Club is exciting and I love being part of the team.

Edith Svehla

Senior Travel Consultant

I started working in Travel around 23 years ago selling retail travel before quickly transferring to the South American Department for Adventure Associates. South America became a passion I still have today, and I learnt so much while working there. I went on to specialise in selling Cruising while working at another wholesaler and also had a short stint at working at the airport before coming to work at TIC. I love my job here at TIC, as I can bring together my Cruise and South American Knowledge as well as my passion for finding the right holiday for our lovely clients.