Celebrating Excellence | 5 Minutes with Nikki Banks
How did you get into business travel?
I’m guessing it was destiny. I was lucky enough to be approached for the role and the rest is history. It’s really taken me by surprise. There is an abundance of opportunity in a way that I hadn’t foreseen. I have been welcomed with open arms, already made so many genuine friends and have won an industry award in under six months. It says it all really. I couldn’t be happier or recommend the industry highly enough.
What’s the best thing about your present job?
The environment, culture and people I work with. TripStax is a great place to work. People are encouraged to be themselves; we embrace creativity, opinion, and expression. We work hard and have fun at the same time.
Do it! If you want it, make it happen. It’s a great industry.
Do your research, get in touch with organisations such as ITM, follow the key hashtags on LinkedIn e.g. #businesstravel, network, make connections and read the trade publications.
What would be your Desert Island item?
I would take a volleyball and name it Wilson.. ha ha ??