I am a “career queer”, having spent my adult life in positions that advance conversations around LGBTQ+ tourism, either as a travel writer, editor or now in my role as VP-Communications for the International...
Filled with wanderlust, I am always planning my next adventure. I love learning new things and experiencing first-hand what a place has to offer. Through my travels and work, I get to engage with people on a...
Although he spends plenty of time at 35 000 feet, Cape Town is where freelance travel writer Richard Holmes calls home. When he’s not jetting off on assignment, he’s usually unearthing a new foodie find in...
David Germain is a Seychelles national he is a result-driven person who has worked in several challenging managerial positions in the Indian Ocean Islands and on the African continent. He has vast travelling experience...
Kirsty Knott has been a sales executive at Beachcomber for over 2 and a half years, previously a sales rep at Thompsons Holidays and prior to that a travel consultant at Pentravel. More than that she...
Sarah Cornwell is a travel industry news specialist and magazine editor, based in Cape Town. Managing Editor of Travel Industry Review (TIR) Southern Africa for more than eight years, as a freelance journalist and...
Joseph Sanna has over 20 years’ experience in the travel and hospitality sector in Kenya most of which at the Kenya Tourism Board. He has consistently won the recognition of leading tourism marketing event...
Andrew Shapland is the Roving Ambassador. He is the driving force of Tourism Corporation Africa (TCA) and spearheaded its establishment in 1993. He is a subject matter expert and leading specialist of strategic sales...
Currently, the Sales Manager at Gondwana Collection Namibia, Lynn Strydom’s vast work history in different fields has proven she enjoys living outside of boxes and exploring options. She...
Marie-Louise Kellett owns Gravity Adventures with her husband, Andrew. She has an honours degree in Environmental Science and has been in adventure tourism for over 20 years. Where did your love for travel start...
Andrew McEwan was born in Zimbabwe but moved to South Africa as a young boy. Having had generational roots in the safari industry, Andrew was lucky to have grown up visiting some of Southern Africa’s wildest and most...
Meet Lindelwa, an extremely motivated individual, constantly looking to develop her skills and grow professionally. With a true love for travel and adventure, her youthfulness, intelligence and energy shine through her...
Meet Mandisa Magwaxaza whose name means to bring growth and joy; Mandisa does this by articulating the essence of how people connect with places. As Eastern Cape Chapter Chairperson at SATSA as well as the owner of a...
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