Amanda Teale

Spear's Review

'I started the company from my living room,' says Amanda Teale. 'We started under the name "Travel by Amanda" and then rebranded in 2017 to Minerva Private Travel.' Since then, the company has soared to new heights and in the last four years, claims to have seen revenue increase by almost 125 per cent. 

In an increasingly saturated marketplace, Teale recognises that few companies are able to truly differentiate themselves. 'Everyone I know can book a trip to Antarctica,' she tells Spear's. 'The difference is how we handle it. I can pick up the phone and confirm things where others cannot.' 

From around-the-clock 24/7 service to complimentary EQVs (branded with a bespoke Minerva licence plate), Teale believes in offering a full suite of services to make clients feel pampered. 'Nurturing relationships with clients is everything in this industry.'