Our Staff

Antonina Kisliakov
Position: Managing Director

Tonia has been a part of Gateway Travel (an independent company) since it's beginnings in 1976. During this time she has used her many skills and expertise to build the company into what it is today, one of the most successful Wholesale and Retail Travel Agencies in Australia. Tonia travels extensively to our key destinations sourcing the best products to offer to our customers and cultivating positive relationships with a vast array of travel partners ensuring we are kept up to date with the latest products and information. Tonia's successful selection of her hand-picked team ensure the best possible travel knowledge, expertise and impeccable customer service is extended to every travel enquiry received.

Simone Harris
Position: Product Manager
Simone originates from Cape Town, South Africa and has been living in Australia since 1999. She is married with 2 daughters and is based in Melbourne. Simone holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Languages and is also a qualified Journalist. In 1995, Simone studied Travel and Tourism and qualified top of her class. She has been in the travel industry since January 1996 during which time she has worked for an international airline and a number of retail & wholesale travel companies in various positions from Consultant to Reservations Supervisor and Assistant Manager. Her current role is as the Product Manager for Gateway Travel and Tours. She is enjoying this challenging position at Gateway Travel and finds it very rewarding. She is constantly seeking new & interesting products to promote to the Australian travel market. Her hobbies include photography, reading, crossword puzzles and of course, travel.

Meddie Lee
Position: Business Co-Ordinator
An integral member of Gateway's team, Meddie is responsible for the creation of complicated and intensive itineraries to Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia and the many other destinations in Gateway's extensive range, for customers plus the booking and costing of these itineraries. Her personal knowledge of the products of our overseas partners assists the Travel Specialists in ensuring all relevant information and product is offered ensuring the customers' holidays will always be the perfect one and exactly as envisioned by them. Meddie's happy and professional manner make her a popular member of the team. Meddie was born and raised in the beautiful city island of Singapore. Her hobbies include travelling, cooking and reading.