TravelPeople: Building Tourism Connections That Last
SATSA Member: TravelPeople - 1290
Product: Marketing platform for tourism suppliers as well as a product training platform for trade and corporate buyers
Target Markets: FIT, Groups, Inbound, Domestic, Luxury, MICE
Website: www.travelpeople.co.za
For more than two decades, TravelPeople has been creating the kind of connections that help South Africa’s tourism industry thrive. Since taking ownership in 2010, Louise Kilian has shaped the business around one core belief: that nothing can replace the value of meeting face-to-face.
At the heart of TravelPeople’s offering are their Trade Connections – carefully planned workshops that bring tourism suppliers and buyers into the same room, in an environment that feels professional yet welcoming. These events are more than networking sessions. They’re opportunities to share ideas, showcase products, and build relationships that often turn into long-term partnerships.
Their Connections span a range of themes, from MICE and bespoke travel to wellness and wine tourism, and regularly partner with respected organisations like Wesgro, the SA Wine Routes Forum, and Relais & Châteaux. Every detail is considered to ensure suppliers get in front of the right people and leave with valuable leads.
TravelPeople’s support doesn’t end when the event wraps up. Their online B2B platform is a year-round resource where tourism and hospitality suppliers can post special offers, list products, advertise jobs, and run competitions — free of charge. It’s a practical tool designed to keep the trade talking and doing business, even between events.
Relationships have always been central to the TravelPeople ethos, and it shows in the loyalty of their clients and the respect they’ve earned within the industry. As proud members of both SATSA and SAACI, their work continues to strengthen the ties that keep South Africa’s tourism sector connected.
Get in touch with TravelPeople at www.travelpeople.co.za or contact Louise - louise@travelpeople.co.za
