Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Jojo Mortimer, KT'z Travel

KT'z Travel

155 Seymour Road

Score 86%

Mystery Shopper said: The agency was hard to find, in the middle of a residential area. The store itself was small, clean and tidy. A consultant was talking to another customer so I looked at brochures and waited. Another soon appeared. They were bubbly, confident and friendly. They took my details and said they needed time to do some research as it was a specialist enquiry. This was Saturday, and I heard from them on Tuesday morning. They talked me through flight times and what was included, passing on details I had struggled to research myself on the internet. They emailed the quote straight after – one night in an ice hotel followed by two nights in warmer accommodation. At £1,700 it was well within budget, with leeway to book extra activities. They understood I wanted to discuss with my partner and invited me to contact them with any further queries. I was inspired with confidence that it was the best package out there for me.

Jojo Mortimer
senior travel consultant
KT’z Travel

How long with KT'z?

We opened in May. I used to work with [KT’z owner] Katie at Co-op Midcounties in Gloucester. Our head office is still Co-op.

How long in travel?

I was about 10 years at Co-op, and before that Thomson, Lunn Poly and Bakers Dolphin. And I was a rep in Majorca for a year.

Why did you move?

I’m good friends with Katie and I’m doing a job I love. We’re working more hours but it’s closer to home and fits with our lifestyle.

How’s business?

We’re so busy, it’s brilliant. Some are former clients and some are brand new. We’re in a new out-of-town location.

Is an ice hotel a common enquiry?

No! I’ve sold it maybe twice in 20 years!

Where is on your bucket list?

Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas to swim with the pigs!

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