Karen Brooks

Posted March 4, 2019

Karen Brooks

Tour Co-ordinator

I now create and manage tours for Schools and Clubs around the world to tour here in the UK. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, reading and socialising with friends with a glass of wine or two, as well as watching Gloucester at Kingsholm whenever possible.

I joined Venatour in 2015 after 26 years in Sports Travel. During my time in the industry, I have had the pleasure of experiencing some amazing destinations and have been lucky enough to tour lead various supporters’ tours including the British & Irish Lions Tour, Rugby World Cup, Dubai Sevens and various Six Nations tournaments.

Barbara and I had a wonderful weekend in Dublin with Venatour. We have been to Dublin many times for Six Nations matches but never with Venatour. The hotel was ideal because of it's nearness to the ground and numerous restaurants. We found our tour guides very friendly and helpful. Our fellow supporters were also very friendly and pleasant. A thoroughly enjoyable trip despite the result! We hope to travel with Venatour to future matches.

Alan & Barbara Barker 6 Nations 2017, Ireland v England
Just wanted to say a big thank you for organising our Rugby tour this year. Everything worked as planned and we all had a fantastic time. The hotel was just at the level required, bar below was enjoyed by all. Breakfast at the hotel followed by pasta at both the clubs and Pizza on Saturday night all delicious. Your associates on the ground in Italy where very nice and helpful and on time. Our hosts at both clubs welcomed us and the boys played some great rugby at a very competitive level. As you know the success of a tour is really the bonding experience that happens in all directions and I have to say this tour achieved it. Smiley tired happy faces left Gatwick on our return with a great appreciation for Rugby and its Family. Well done and thankyou from all of us at Chobham RFC Colts for helping to make this tour a success.

Kevin, Mark & Conor Chobham RFC

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