A mosaic of people
and passion

No matter what time of the day, your dedicated team will always be ready to assist you with your travel requirements.

Meet Us

Management Team

Group Managing Director & Shareholder

Joanna Kaunang

Deputy Managing Director & Shareholder

Rahul Pereira

Global Operations Head & Shareholder

Customer Service Team

Adella takes pride in mentoring, nurturing and developing the next tier of aspirants within the global Operations Team. She also prides herself on her handicraft bag making skills which she creates for family and friends.

Adella Ng

A photography and art enthusiast who is determined to conquer what is beyond her limits because why not? She likes to play with her ideas by thinking outside the box and believes that we can do more than what we could imagine. Currently, she is a part of the Shared Services Team.

Carlene Rabaya

David brings over 30 years of experience from the aviation, luxury cruise and travel management sectors to Travel Cue where he began in 2015. Spending his time between Europe and Asia, David leads the global business development team across the worldwide network. David is fervent about cultural diversity and bringing together each individuals strengths within Travel Cue’s global team.

David Kinnersley

Gopal is a dedicated family man with two children and enjoys participating in annual marathon events. He leads the global accounts and finance teams.

Gopal Saini

Her passion and determination at work makes Jezze the youngest management trainee within the global Operations Team. In her spare time, she likes to explore new places and meet new people.

Jezze Padron

Based in Australia, Madhu brings his experience in sales and operational management. In his spare time he loves to spend time with his family and his pet dog, Caesar.

Madhu Vurudandi

Based in Vietnam & a part of the global Customer Care Group, Mai Thy has experience in the travel Industry since 2014; starting off in Leisure travel, now transitioning to Marine & Corporate Travel. When she isn’t hanging out with her friends, Mai Thy enjoys reading thriller & spy novels.

MaiThy

A complete book worm for favourite authors, Paulo Coehlo & Mitch Albom, but after becoming a mother, her library encapsulates “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” & “The Cat in the Hat”. Aside from spending time with her family & friends, Melita is an accountancy graduate that has established a career as one of the leading travel consultants at Travel Cue.

Melita Villanueva

A veteran of the airline and travel industry, Jumat prides in contributing and sharing his knowledge within the global Customer Care Group. When not at work, Jumat loves to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

Muhamed Jumat

With experience in marketing and travel gained from living in multiple countries worldwide, Nikitia’s passion for both extends into building the Yacht Team and global Marketing Programmes. In her free time she loves exploring new countries and spending time with her dogs on the beach.

Nikitia Hanna

Ochuko, also known as the company’s vocal equivalent of Whitney Houston is based in & growing Travel Cue’s Nigerian business market. When she isn’t singing, Ochuko likes to travel and explore countries around the world.

Ochuko Ogidigben

With experience in travel management as a Customer Care manager, Pauline is a fun loving and result oriented professional. Work-life balance is very important to her because despite her busy schedule she ensures she is able to spend quality time with her son.

Pauline Cala-Or

Coming from a maritime family, Peter has a lifetime experience in both airline and marine travel management. He loves watching and playing all sports, as well as good wines and travelling.

Peter McSweeney

Prabha’s people management expertise within Travel Cue began in 2016. As a highly adaptable individual, she has assisted in expanding the global Shared Services Team. She loves leading an active lifestyle with dance, bike riding & hiking.

Prabha Sharma

Based in Philippines, Regina enjoys the multiple facets of the travel industry and continues to build her career as a part of the global Customer Care Group. Away from work, she enjoys travelling.

Regina Page

With a background in psychology and experience in sales and consulting, Sebastian is part of the global Customer Care Group. In his spare time he enjoys participating in various sports.

Sebastian Leong

Sharon is a fun loving gastronome with a passion for understanding market landscape and customer needs. During her free time, she serves in her church as a Sunday School teacher.

Sharon Chan

Based in Aberdeen, with over 20 years of experience within the travel industry, Simon is part of the group Operations Management Team. Apart from spending his spare time with his wife and two sons, he enjoys playing football and watching his beloved Aberdeen football club.

Simon Urquhart

As part of the global Customer Care Group, Siok Choo brings extensive experience and networking in the corporate and marine travel industry. She enjoys baking in her spare time.

Teo Siok Choo

With experience in the Marine Industry for 11 years, Terence manages the operations team in Australia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Malaysia. In his free time, he loves listening to EDM and exploring new holiday destinations.

Terence Fernandes

Heading the Yacht Travel Team, Vanessa calls on her vast experience in customer service and operational skills to create high touch teams offering exceptional service. She regularly practices yoga & meditation.

Vanessa Kiley

Client Testimonials

Anglo Eastern

"For Overall, we are satisfied with the service that we received. As for finance point of view, Travel cue so far maintained the accuracy and efficiency on their invoicing system. For AR side, they also maintain good relationship with AE, sending SOA/follow-up on a timely manner."

Accountant
Anglo Eastern
Claymore Manning

"From day one, Travelcue have provided an highly efficient and responsive service that has seen them become a reliable and valued partner.  Our business necessitates unpredictable and fluctuating travel patterns, at times requiring us to place unexpected bookings round the clock – Travel cue have never failed to quickly and efficiently meet the need.  We cannot recommend enough."

Director
Subsea Technical and Consultancy Company
CTS Offshore and Marine

"Travel Cue is a good company and great people to deal with. The reply time is very quick, agents understand the offshore/marine travel requirements well and offer good and suitable options. Tickets are issued promptly and urgent emails are treated as urgent in case of emergency situations. Overall we are happy with the experience."

Operations Co-ordinator
Offshore Asset Integrity Services Company
Eastern Navigation

"As the crewing manager of Eastern Navigation, I know what a dependable vendor means. And all the qualities that a vendor must possess can be found in the operations of Travel Cue. The company have provided us extremely professional service when it comes to flights booking. Our company Eastern Navigation has been working with them for many years and there has not been a day when we had to complain about their professionalism. They value both time and money and deliver their product within the stipulated deadline.  The same can be said about their pricing policy. They are extremely competitively priced. Our company is extremely satisfied with the way they conduct their business and hope that everyone else have the same pleasant experience with them.  - Thank you"

Fleet Operations Manager
Eastern Navigation Pte Ltd
Floatel

"Very happy to work with Travel Cue – always professional with a personal touch. Prompt replies on requests , good prices and great urgent assistance when needed."

HR Coordinator
Floatel
Global Oil Spill Response Company

"Travel Cue provides excellent service with competitive pricing. Staff are quick to respond and available 24/7/365. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in endorsing Travel Cue as a proactive partner and an effective travel services provider."

CEO
Global Oil Spill Response Company
Private 67m SuperYacht

"Travel Cue has impressed us since the first day that we decided to try their services. What started as a comparative quote ended up becoming a relationship spanning years, which is a testament to their customer service and efficiency. Many crew members even use them in a private capacity outside of yachting. Keep up the good work Travel Cue!"

Captain
Private 67m SuperYacht
Resolve Salvage & Fire (Asia), Pte Ltd

"We’ve always enjoyed a positive and rewarding work relationship with Travel Cue all these years. Prompt, reasonable fares and friendly reliable service is what kept us going back all the time. May Travel Cue continue to maintain these attributes as the company continue to expand."

Administration Manager
Resolve Salvage & Fire (Asia), Pte Ltd
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Nagender Rao Chilkuri

Group Managing Director & Shareholder

Prior to Travel Cue, Nagender worked at Griffin Travel from 1995 till 2011 where he developed and implemented high growth business environments and expanded the operations through the Asia Pacific region, servicing large global customers. He started his career in the travel industry in 1991 after a six year stint in the Indian Army.

With over 25 years of industry experience in acquiring and managing customers in Shipping, Marine, Offshore and Oil & Gas industries, Nagender has held key operational and management positions and is passionate about building innovative organisations and high performing teams.

He holds an MBA from Northumbria University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School General Management Program. When not at work, Nagender enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife, daughters, and their four dogs.

Joanna Kaunang

Deputy Managing Director & Shareholder

Joanna believes in investing time and energy on value building and mentoring strong, effective and self-sustaining teams. She is a true-blue travel professional with education background in Travel & Tourism.

She started her career with United Airlines and Swissair, where she was part of the corporate sales team and has held leadership roles in renowned travel management companies. With a successful career spanning over 20 years, she has extensive knowledge and understanding of large-scale multinational client servicing and an expert in travel programme implementation. Joanna supports the global business needs on a day-to-day basis and oversees the network expansion. Joanna recently achieved an MBA from Sunderland University and when not at work, Joanna loves to spend time at the beach with her husband and son.

Rahul Pereira

Global Operations Head & Shareholder

Rahul’s travel career started more than 20 years ago with a Corporate Travel Management company in Mumbai. After diversifying into Marine Travel in 2003, Rahul developed a passion for handling the time-sensitive travel requirements of ships’ crew and rig rotators.

As global head of operations, Rahul’s 15 years of experience in crew travel stands him in good stead in building and managing complex operational travel solutions for customers located in multiple geographies. Rahul now calls Singapore his home having moved over 15 years ago. He takes great pleasure and is fervent about mentoring the younger members and developing the skills and future talent of the operations team around the world. Rahul is currently pursuing his MBA and when his busy schedule permits, he enjoys playing golf and travelling to relax and unwind.

Travel, regardless of the industry, is a 24 x 7 service as it is not limited to a location, it is global. Our travel technologies and unprecedented service enable seamless travel solutions within sectors such as, Law, Media & Advertising, Medical, etc. Every customer, regardless of time of day, time of the year or nature of Travel, Travel Cue ensures the ability to empower each and every travel programme.

Our service design reinforces our mission towards delivering the best service while we continue to connect with our customers 24 x 7, 365 days a year.

Coordinating the intricate travel details for our clients in a highly demanding environment such as Yachting requires precision in understanding not only the industry, but each specific yacht and their purpose. This allows for efficient execution; which is a highly sought quality within the yacht travel industry.

Our expansive procurement strategy ensures we continue to build our smart sourcing, including specialist marine fares for the yacht industry. This scope is an integral part of who we are, what we believe in, and the resultant customer experience.

We continue to enhance the brand identity of Genuine Care, Professionalism & Commitment and reinforce the value perceived by our customers through the experience of quality services.

Our ability to understand and build solutions for the Shipping industry is unparalleled.

Working 24×7 around the year, the unified team has in-depth knowledge of the intricacies in managing travel related to crew, technicians & shore based personnel with utmost care. Managing complex logistical requirements, further compounded by tight timelines and frequent last-minute changes, has become second nature in the way we operate.

With an effective global procurement we bring to our customers the best of class in cost efficiencies and quality of service standards. Leveraging technology, we bring peace of mind to our customers through transparency, accuracy and strong reliability in a genuine and caring way.

A structured approach towards organising crew rotations, be it for a supply vessel working in harsh conditions, an offshore accommodation unit or for rig commuters, ensures we are a reliable partner for our customers.

Working 24×7 around the year, our team manages the smooth coordination of multiple elements of the global mobility for customers in the offshore and Oil & Gas industry.

Organising multiple movements of crew / commuters requires detailed planning, proactive analysis of costs elements and strong advocacy in collaborative process management.

We take pride in conceptualising and building bespoke solutions for our customers. Our technology based solutions complement the back to basics service approach and ensure that we provide our clients a strong data backed decision making capability.