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Reynolds Travel Centre

Reynolds Travel Centre is an award-winning, full-service Travel Management Company (TMC). We are 100% woman owned and we fully embrace diversity in the workplace. Reynolds Travel Centre have been providing customized travel solutions to the corporate and leisure travel markets as well as the MICE industry for over 30 years.

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Main representative, representatives.

Position on SAACI Committee

Gauteng Branch Chairperson (Acting)

Company Name & Designation

By Design Africa (Pty) Ltd – Owner

Contact Details

082 922 0470 / [email protected]

Eastern Cape Committee Member

Company Name

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

073 334 3158 / [email protected]

Eastern Cape Committee Member, Events

Magnetic Storm

082 906 4198 / [email protected]

Johannesburg Branch Committee Member

Thornleys Events – Events Specialist

076 988 2185 / [email protected]

Travel With Flair – Head of C & E and Inbound Group Travel

082 410 7337 / [email protected]

Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts – National Sales Executive

066 306 0027 / [email protected]

Position on SAACI Branch Committee

Eastern Cape Chairperson, Youth Development, Events

B and E Conference Centre – Director

082 437 7600, 041 404 2431 / [email protected]

With a passion for the events industry and a responsibility towards skills development, Melissa has built her business around the business and education sector that require venues and related services to support their needs. Part owner of three branches throughout the Eastern Cape, Melissa has built her business and grown from strength to strength over her 8 years of being Director. Melissa is extremely passionate about the Business Events Industry and loves sharing experiences and skills in this space. 22 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and 15 years’ experience in the MICE industry, Melissa loves to connect with and meet new people within the industry. Melissa also love to learn from other mentors within this space and will never pass an opportunity to do so.

Position on SAACI Board

Gauteng Branch Chairperson

Nxlevel Consulting – Managing Director

082 929 5241 / [email protected]

Eastern Cape Committee Treasurer, Learning, Stakeholder Management

Scan Display Africa (Pty) LTD – African Business Development Manager

073 236 6618 / [email protected]

I have worked in the MICE Sector for the past 20 years, firstly as an event organiser and now as an Infrastructure provider, Scan has been around for more than 20 years and is a market leader in the Sector. Scan Display has started developing a network across Africa to assist in developing the MICE Sector in Africa and we have representative across more than 15 African Countries. I enjoy travelling and meeting people across Africa. Together we can grow Africa.

Eastern Cape Committee Member, Secretary, Events

Green Room Design & Communication – PR & Marketing Director

071 045 2556 / [email protected]

Eastern Cape Communication / Marketing

Eastern Sun Events – Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager

072 608 1641 (cell), 041 374 5654 (work) / [email protected]

Eastern Cape Community / Membership

Bidvest Car Rental – Business Development Manager

079 5277 619, 041 581 4242 / [email protected]

Western Cape Committee Member

ATKV – Sake (Goudini) – Head of Marketing and Entertainment

076 790 9788 / [email protected]

Cape Town International Convention Centre – National Sales Executive

073 117 8598 / [email protected]

With over 5 years of experience in event co-ordination, sales, design, management, operations and hybrid events, Ernest has been involved in successfully hosting events such as the World Economic Forum on Africa 2019, Ubuntu Awards, and Green Building Convention – to name a few. Ernest currently project manages the CTICC’s Digital Events Offering, and also represents the Africa Chapter on the ICCA Future Leaders Council. He holds Cvent Virtual Events Certification, Events Management Certification from UCT and has completed the New Managers Development Programme at the USB.

Ernest enjoys generating new ideas and devising feasible solutions which produce exceptional experiences. He is driven by an eagerness to grow and develop as captured in his work ethos, ‘There’s no failure, only feedback’. Not only does this guide his approach to his own advancement but motivates him to contribute to the development of his peers. When not on the floor for an event, he enjoys spending time at the piano.

Eastern Cape Vice Chairperson

Overall Events & Communication – Managing Director

082 4641 504 / [email protected]

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa – Head of Sales & Marketing

074 550 1000 / [email protected]

With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality sector, I have a proven track record in travel and tourism as it is in my blood! I began my journey when I graduated from Granger Bay as the first intake in Hotel Management. I have worked both locally and internationally in a number of properties amongst other, Sun International, NH Hotels as well as privately owned hotels. My experience ranges from hands-on Banqueting to Commercial Manager. Over the years I have built solid, long-term relationships with key stakeholders across all market segments. What drives me is that I am passionate about this industry and believe in collaboration across all associations.

Pure Grit Events and Exhibitions Management – CEO

082 555 1049 / [email protected]

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) – Senior lecturer & Programme Coordinator AdvDip Event Management

083 482 9276 / [email protected]

Esti Venske is a senior lecturer and programme coordinator for the Advanced Diploma in Event Management in the Department of Tourism and Event Management at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. As curriculum project leader in the department, she is extensively involved in Tourism and Event curriculum development projects that encourage partnership between educators and industry practitioners to advance knowledge and skills alignment in the sector. Her experience in event management education spans over 18 years and she serves on a number of academic and industry committees.

Apart from lecturing and supervising postgraduate students, Esti has standing experience in organising local and international conferences. She has authored and co-authored accredited international academic journal articles, international conference proceedings and book chapters in the field of event management. She is involved with various community engagement projects and her current research focus areas include event management curriculum, business event tourism, sustainability and wellness events.

CSIR ICC – Business Development Manager

079 513 8708 / [email protected]

Minister is a young dynamic individual, passionate about the tourism and business events industry. He holds a BA degree in Corporate and Marketing Communications from the University of the Free State and an Honors degree in Strategic Marketing from the University of the Johannesburg. He is currently under the employ of CSIR International Convention Centre as a Business Development Manager. Given his passion for the meetings industry, Minister is in pursuit of a Masters degree in Communications at the University of North West. His research seeks to understand how the latest communication paradigm, can be used to advance business events in South Africa. He serves on the national board of SAACI as a board member responsible for Youth Development.

Position at SAACI National Office

Chief Executive Officer

082 575 7565 / [email protected]

“Promoting positive community and economic growth in our neighbourhood” is an objective that drives Glenton daily. Glenton had refined his public and private sector strategic management skills during his tenure as MD of Tourism Buffalo City, as CEO of Nelson Mandela Bay and as CEO of the ECPTA. As an Associate Director at KPMG he led the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Unit for Africa before moving onto Grant Thornton in a similar position.

His position as Project Manager at the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber ensured that Business embraces its civil society role by driving a holistic approach which enables business within the Metro to work towards long-term sustainability. Glenton’s business management experience cuts across various sectors, such as Tourism Hospitality, Petro-chemical, Mining and all spheres of government. As an active citizen, Glenton acts as an independent advisor to the Nelson Mandela Bay Consultative Christian Churches, The Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition, and the Northern Areas Education Forum. He also mentors’ businesses within the ICT and Services Sector. He is the President of the Nelson Mandela University Football Club and is a budding golfer.

Mise-en-place Solutions – Owner

082 652 2008 / [email protected]

Professionalism has been the foundation of each of the roles that have enjoyed, mostly within the tourism sector. My goal is to continually deliver consistent, top quality, friendly and value to the client experience within the business environment.

The Role of SAACI Chairperson weaves into my personal goals as the association works to build on norms and standards. Supporting our members through our stakeholders, educational opportunities and newly formulated professional designations we am to continue to add to the Tourism sector GDP.

Peri Expo – Owner

082 578 5987 / [email protected]

International Congress and Convention Association – Regional Director:  Africa

084 056 5544 / [email protected]

Johannesburg Branch Committee Member – Events Portfolio

Event Synthesis – Event & Wedding Specialist / Safety Officer

060 970 7653 / [email protected]

Johannesburg Branch Committee Member – Treasurer

Multi-Media (Pty) Ltd – Director of Innovation

082 854 2230 / [email protected]

Durban ICC – General Manager: Marketing, Sales and Events

079 692 4604, 031 360 1360 / [email protected]

Irene Vallihu is the General Manager of Marketing, Sales and Events at the multi-award winning Centre, Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC). She is a creative, focused, energetic, resilient and customer-focused professional with over 29 years progressive experience in the hospitality industry. Irene has held 6 positions during her 15 year tenure at the Durban ICC. Her management experience includes Marketing, Sales and Events, thus contributing positively to a comprehensive event lead management strategy. Irene is adept in planning and executing aggressive strategies to achieve organizational and departmental goals. She is a results orientated individual with experience in leading high performance teams and successfully increasing efficiency and productivity whilst reducing costs and inefficiencies. Irene also serves as a Trustee of the DUT (Durban University of Technology) Foundation.

Irene’s personal mantra is “I am because you are”.

Chat’r Xperience (Pty) Ltd – Founder & CEO

083 415 2774 / [email protected]

John founded Chat’r Xperience after 15 years as a Founding Director at Magnetic Group and Brand Activations Director at Ogilvy|Brand Activation. He brings his organisational and project management skills, creative conceptualisation, choreography and passion for client satisfaction and years of experience in the eventing and experiential marketing into the online and streaming world. When he’s not working, John spends his time outdoors in his boat or 4×4 and following his passion for photography, and lately he considers himself a bit of a masterchef.

SAACI National Office Membership Services Consultant

071 299 0601 / [email protected]

Alshanthe has previously been employed as a Project Manager for Meetings Africa, Africa’s Travel Indaba, GovTech 2019 and Comrades Marathon Expo. Prior to this she has worked extensively in Convention Centre’s around the country, fulfilling both Sales and Event Coordination roles. Alshanthe is also a proud Top 40 Women in MICE nominee for 2018 and have won the 2017 SAACI National Young Achiever of the Year Award. Her passion for Business Events is evident in all roles undertaken throughout the decade she has spent in the industry, and she is honoured to continue serving and contributing to this legacy.

Eastern Sun Events – Owner

041 374 5654 / [email protected]

Denise owns and runs a conference management company, specialising in medical association conferences. Denise has been involved with SAACI for many years and was Chairperson of the Eastern Cape branch, head of the PCO Chapter and National Chairperson of SAACI. Eastern Sun Events has run successful online conferences during Covid but is looking forward to being host live events again.

Be-Moved – Managing Director

060 993 7542 / [email protected]

With a passion for events, exhibitions and activations, Jaques thrives on elevating a client’s brand through unforgettable experiences. While employed at Gearhouse and Formative he has gained a wealth of knowledge in production, stage design and the technical ‘know how’ of running in person, virtual and hybrid events. He accumulated over 10 years’ experience working on some of the most prestigious local and international conferences and stage productions. Jaques has also served on the SAACI Western Cape Branch prior to being elected to the National Board. Jaques is passionate about the Business Events Industry and eventing runs through his veins with production as his game.

The sought-after Branch of the year award was originally judged on membership growth and retention, but additional criteria was added in 2014.

Branches needs to:

• Grow membership in terms of company representatives
• Advance member category representation
• Grow networking events attendance by members
• Retain existing membership
• Bonus points:
• Board reports submission
• Maintain a fully operational branch committee
• Other Branch activities that supports the SAACI vision

The Young Achiever of the Year Award is an acknowledgement of a minimum of 3 years’ service to SAACI. The individual is between the ages of 25 – 35 years and is motivated, energetic, involved and an active member of the Association. The individual presents an extraordinary view of the value of being a member to the community at large and within the business events industry and has provided a special and positive contribution to the development of SAACI through service on a branch committee.

These awards are presented at branch level during the annual general meeting and is nominated by the committees in each branch. The winners in each region are then eligible for the national award at the national congress.

The Fellowship award is an acknowledgement of a minimum of 10 years’ service to the Association. The individuals noted below have provided a special and positive contribution to the development of SAACI through:

• Service on the SAACI Board either as Board Directors’ or Advisories
• Served as Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or Treasurer
• Presents an extraordinary view of the value of being a member to the community at large, to government and within the business events industry.

The individual is:

• Role-model and mentor in the industry
• Willing to assist the youth and newcomers to the industry
• An inspiration to colleagues in the industry

• Our Company
• Business Travel
• Leisure Travel
• Conferences & Meetings

Our team speaks several languages

Moscow Photo Tour

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Description

Highlights:.

• Discover scenic spots of Moscow
• Enjoy the icons of Moscow in style
• Explore off the beaten path routes of Moscow
• Expert commentary as you travel around the city
• Get 10 professionally edited photos of yourself, and all the rest unedited
• Savour delicacies from different regions of Russia in a traditional restaurant

Our goal is to make sure your experience with us is one that you will never forget. Our professional photographer will point out and help you discover the things that are best to be photographed, finding the most photographable and scenic shots - color, sights, and people in their everyday life. This tour will cover all of the main sights of Moscow, as well as some places ‘off-the-beaten-path,’ and a meal at a traditional Russian restaurant, if desired.

We offer private and group photo tours and customize each tour according to your interests. E.g. cityscapes, architecture, people and street photography, etc.

Suggested itinerary for our 3-hour photo walk:

St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Kazan Cathedral, State Historical Museum and Lenin's Mausoleum

Revolution Square and Theatrical Square

Bolshoy Theatre, Metropol Hotel, Chinese Wall, State Duma of Moscow

Alexander Garden

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fountains, the Grotto, Central Exhibition center, Kutafya tower, Kremlin wall and towers

Historic City Center

Tverskaya street with its beautiful historical architecture, China town (Kitai-gorod), an old historical area of Moscow

Most beautiful metro stations

All-russian exhibition center (vvc).

+More places based on your requests! After this 3 hour tour you will receive 10 professionally edited photos and approximately 100 unedited photos.

If you desire a more elaborate experience, we can create a 5 or 10 hour tour, or a split 10 hour tour over 2 days (5 hours/day). Our photo tour adventure can focus on architecture, people, fashion, lifestyle, even rooftop scenes, and more!

Great restaurants, historical streets, urban and outdoorsy locations, metro stations, parks, cathedrals, squares, bridges, Kremlin walls, Stalin’s Neoclassical architecture or a river cruise… Experience all of Moscow in an amazing and relaxed photo session, making your Russian story unforgettable!

Highly recommended Bunker-42 , Cold War Museum , explore the place where Khrushchev lived during the Cuban Crisis. Go down 18 floors to a gigantic bunker under Moscow that was designed to withstand a nuclear attack. Watch a short film about the severity of the Cold War. If you lived through the Cold War, you will hardly believe it is possible that you are in Bunker 42! OR Sparrow Hills .

Sparrow Hills

Wander through Sparrow Hills and climb up to the highest observation deck of Moscow with stunning views of all seven Stalin’s skyscrapers, including Moscow State University . After that, experience the excitement of taking a river cruise on river Moscow and catch the views of the Kremlin and Soviet times.

Our TOP-20 most iconic places in Moscow, ideal for photoshoot

1. red square..

The heart of Moscow and all Russia, in fact. The place for the Kremlin, GUM and Mausoleum.

Spend at least an hour around St Basil's Cathedral - a luxurious temple with ten domes was built in 1561 on the order of Ivan the Terrible - in honor of the victory over the Kazan Khanate.

Drop in GUM for ice-cream, fountain and beautiful views. GUM is the main shopping center of the country. You'll find here countless boutiques, plus the famous "Deli №1» with lots of delicacies.

The rivalry between the republics of the Soviet Union in the decoration of their pavilions came to such an extent that the local steel construction resemble palaces and temples.

Don't miss the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman  - one of the most famous Soviet sculptures, the standard socialist realism.

Make sure to take a Big Ferris Wheel. One of the highest in Eastern Europe), the rate of turnover is seven minutes, enough to catch breathtaking views of Moscow from the height of 73 metres.

3. Alexander Garden.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, "Post №1" and Change of the Guard at the Eternal Flame, which can be seen every day every hour.

4. Sparrow Hills.

One of the best viewing platforms in Moscow with height of almost 80 meters. A popular place for honeymooners and bikers.

5. Old Arbat.

Old Moscow street is striking in its consistency. Despite numerous fires, reconstruction and destruction, there is still readable history of the city.

6. Manezh Square.

One of the most known works of the Georgian architect Zurab  Tsereteli - "Manezhka" - with cascading fountains, giant horses, benches and lighting.

7. Moscow Zoo.

The oldest zoo in Russia, which is home to almost 8000 animals. Plus, the Dolphinarium, a terrarium and exotarium.

8. Gorky Park.

Boat rental, gazebo, summer theater, and in winter - ice rink with mulled wine. The place to be when in Moscow!

9. Christ the Savior Cathedral.

The largest Orthodox Church in the world.

10. The State Tretyakov Gallery.

The emblem of Moscow, a page from Russia's history, a pleasant place to stroll, an educational center with excursions, art studios and lecturer.

11. Clean Ponds.

Chistoprudny Boulevard - a place that attracts all kinds of social strata and is loved by locals.

12. Big Stone Bridge.

The bridge offers a picturesque view of the Kremlin and its surroundings, as well as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

13. Monument to Peter I.

King-sized sculpture that received the nickname "Gulliver".

14. Tsaritsino Museum-Reserve.

Beautiful park in Moscow with the ancient architecture, chamber concerts and singing fountains.

15. Ostankino Tower.

Russian television tower with two viewing platforms.

16. Victory Park.

A large memorial complex at Poklonnaya Hill built in honor of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War.

17. Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve.

One of the oldest inhabited places in Moscow, and the former summer residence of the city authorities since the XIV century.

18. Bolshoi Theatre.

One of the largest theaters in Russia, which was once the stage for Fyodor Chaliapin, Galina Ulanova, Maya Plisetskaya, Maris Liepa, Galina Vishnevskaya

19. Trimphal Arch.

Monument to the victory of Russian troops over Napoleon that adorns the Kutuzovsky Prospect.

20. Patriarch ponds.

Quiet green area in the heart of bustling Moscow.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow
• + Private & customized tour
• + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons
• + An authentic experience of local life
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri)
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow

*This tour can be modified to meet your preferences

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Reynolds is a specialist leisure and corporate travel agency offering customised travel packages to suit every need and budget. We understand that making complicated travel arrangements can be frustrating and finding the right suppliers can often be a nightmare. That’s why we offer a one-stop travel solution, allowing clients to book flights, hire a car, reserve hotel accommodation, organise passports and visas, even arrange travel insurance all at the same time, giving you access to the best value for money for a travel experience that is quick, easy and most of all, convenient.

Our wide variety of cost-effective travel package options and travel services, coupled with a personalised and professional service approach ensures that your travel experience is hassle-free.

Reynolds Travel Centre is a comprehensive Travel Management Company (TMC). This means we provide all-encompassing travel services for all types of travel and tourism. We assist both our business and leisure travellers with all their travel requirements from travel advice to VAT reclaiming and everything between.

Travel is what we do best and here at Reynolds Travel Centre, we roll out the red carpet for every traveller, every time. Whether you’re booking a business trip with us or on an adventure to the Himalayas, we can ensure that both your journey and your travel experience will be pleasurable, memorable and most importantly, stress-free!

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