A travel agency is a private retailer or public service that provides travel and tourism-related services to the general public on behalf of accommodation or travel suppliers to offer different kinds of travelling packages for each destination.
Find below are the list of Travel Agencies In South Africa
Harvey World Travel Team Shosholoza
Serendipity Travel and Tours Musgrave
Avoca Travels
sure travel
Club Travel – Westwood
IGO TRAVEL
One Stop Travel & Tours
Turners Travel (Pty) Ltd
One Stop Travel & Tours
Royal Travel
ZOLI TRAVEL
Pentravel (Pty) Ltd (A Division of Cullinan Holdin
Kajee’s Travel Agency
Edusport Travel
Marathon Travel
One Stop Travel & Tours
Royal Travel
Tau-Africa Tours and Travel
How many travel agencies are there in South Africa?
Some have international brands acquired via license/ other affiliations or they are part of an international group. In total, there are 1741 travel agencies branches or outlets (including TMCs and ITCs) in South Africa that are members of ASATA of which 1670 are linked to the 13 large travel groups.
How do I become a tour operator in South Africa?
To operate a transport business in the tourism sector:
Apply for Road Transportation Permit from the Department of Transport. The application must be made to the Local Transportation Board.
Apply for Professional Drivers Permit.
Get a qualified tour guide to travel with tourists when they get to South Africa.
What do tour operators do?
A Tour Operator is a person or company that thinks up ideas for holidays, researches the ideas, designs the holiday itinerary and content, contracts the services needed for the holiday, accommodation, transport, guides, tour leaders or resort reps etc and then markets the resultant package.
Whats a tour guide?
A person who takes people on trips through an area and explains the interesting details about it.
Is AAA a good travel agency?
Joining AAA Travel can be worth it if you want access to a full-service vacation planner and exclusive travel discounts. AAA Travel is best for vacation planning assistance, roadside assistance, and booking select travel purchases at a discount. If the savings exceed the annual membership fee, it’s worth joining AAA.
How can I join tourism?
Apply for an entry-level position. If you are just starting out in the tourism industry, look for an entry-level job that has fewer educational or training requirements. Such positions may include being a server or customer service representative in a hotel, hostel, casino, or other tourist attraction.