Meet Our Team
Welcome to the people behind Conexo Travel. Our friendly and experienced team is passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences, whether you’re planning a relaxing beach escape, an adventurous journey, or a luxury cruise. With expert knowledge, personal recommendations, and genuine care for each client, we’re here to make every stage of your holiday effortless and enjoyable. Meet the team who bring your travel dreams to life.
David Carruthers
Tell us about your role at Conexo Travel? Alongside Errol I am the Director of Conexo Travel.
How long have you worked at Conexo Travel? Since we started the travel agency in November 2005.
What inspired you to start working in the travel industry? I love travel, and I had a desire to own my own business, so a travel agency was a logical decision for me.
What is your favorite type of holiday to make bookings on or take enquiries about? I like more complex bookings such as multi-centres or cruise and stay enquiries.
What's your favorite place you have travelled to? I'm lucky to have travelled a great deal, but Italy is still my favorite destination. It has everything, great food, culture, history and many great coastal resorts.
What is your dream holiday destination? I would like to see more of Asia.
Name the person (dead or alive) you would love to sit next to on a flight and why? Billy Connolly. I think he would make the journey quicker and great fun.
Emma French
Tell us about your role at Conexo Travel? I am Manager at our store in Haxby. How long have you worked at Conexo Travel? I started at the company back in June 2013, so just over 12 years now! What inspired you to start working in the travel industry? I was inspired to join Conexo by the fact that is our family business and I wanted to help it grow. I was a young mum at the time to two boys and I was originally hired to list content on their website, but they kept paying me and giving me more interesting things to do, so I just... stayed! When I started, I had two kids; now I have four who occasionally come in for 'staff training' ( in other words, eating our snacks and pressing all the buttons ). Being part of this family business and seeing my own family grow alongside Conexo over the last 12 years has been the best inspiration of all. What is your favorite type of holiday to make bookings on or take enquiries about? I absolutely love any enquiry that comes in for Canada - it's a place I have always been fascinated by and love creating itineraries that combine flight, rail and cruise for my clients to get the most out of their experience in that part of the world. What's your favorite place you have travelled to? My favorite destination I have visited is Norway; it is a stunning country with lovely people and beautiful landscapes and I would love to visit again. What is your dream holiday destination? New Zealand - I would love to do a full tour of both islands in a motorhome, that is definitely on my bucket list! Name the person (dead or alive) you would love to sit next to on a flight and why? I would happily sit next to Ricky Gervais on a flight for the comedy entertainment!
Diane Carruthers
Tell us about your role at Conexo Travel? My role at Conexo is Administration. How long have you worked at Conexo Travel? I have worked here since we formed the business in 2005. What inspired you to start working in the travel industry? Well, who doesn't like to travel? What is your favorite type of holiday to make bookings on or take enquiries about? I do not actually make bookings but I would love to do a safari or New Zealand experience. What's your favorite place you have travelled to? My favorite place I have traveled to is Monopoly in Puglia. What is your dream holiday destination? I would love to visit Canada. Name the person (dead or alive) you would love to sit next to on a flight and why? Prince William, he is going to be our King one day, so I would love to have a conversation about anything and everything, he is such a caring person.
Lyndsey Lockwood
Tell us about your role at Conexo Travel? My role at Conexo Travel is a travel consultant. As a Travel Consultant at Conexo, I manage the end-to-end holiday booking process, from initial customer consultation and enquiry management to final itinerary creation. My role also includes administrative support, and proactive identification of special offers, creation of eye-catching window displays, and handling foreign exchange transactions. How long have you worked at Conexo Travel? I have worked for Conexo Travel since January 2023, so 2 years and 9 months now. What inspired you to start working in the travel industry? I have always had a love for travel from a very young age. I first started working in travel as a travel consultant when I left school ( many, many years ago). I then had a break to raise my children. In this time I used to still always research my own holidays and the love for travel always remained with me. What is your favorite type of holiday to make bookings on or take enquiries about? I love the more complex and custom-designed multi-centre holiday enquiries. What's your favorite place you have travelled to? The Maldives. What is your dream holiday destination? My dream holiday would be to go to Africa and do a safari. Name the person (dead or alive) you would love to sit next to on a flight and why? Nobody. I like to have an empty seat at the side of me so I can spread out🤣.
Lottie Bielby
Tell us about your role at Conexo Travel? My role at Conexo is a Travel Consultant. I help clients plan and book their travel experiences. My role involves understanding each traveler's preferences, researching destinations, and recommending the best flights, accommodation, and activities to match their needs. I provide guidance, handle all booking arrangements, and ensure a smooth, stress-free experience from the initial enquiry to the client’s return home. How long have you worked at Conexo Travel? I have worked at Conexo Travel since March in 2024, so around a year and 8 months now. What inspired you to start working in the travel industry? I have always loved travelling since I was little and going on family holidays every year. My love for travelling only grew and I love to be able to learn about all of the different destinations across the world. What is your favorite type of holiday to make bookings on or take enquiries about? I love to make bookings and take enquiries on multi centres as I love to be able to learn about new places. What's your favorite place you have travelled to? My favorite place I have traveled to is Malta. What is your dream holiday destination? I would love to go to Asia and go to Thailand. Name the person (dead or alive) you would love to sit next to on a flight and why? I would love to sit next to my grandad so that I could go on holiday with him again and listen to all of his interesting stories.





