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The Window Seat

Welcome aboard The Window Seat - the ultimate travel podcast series, brought to you by Travelit and Travel.co.za, the unrivalled leaders in both business travel management and leisure travel.

Join us as we explore the latest trends in online travel technology and discover the hottest holiday destinations and products – from hidden gems and bucket list adventures, to best-kept travel secrets and must-visit spots, we’ll discuss them all!

Whether you're a seasoned explorer, a business traveller, or simply a dreamer seeking inspiration, this is tailored for you. Hop on and fasten your seatbelt as we embark on a captivating audio adventure together.

Welcome to The Window Seat – where travel dreams take flight!
Occasionally English South Africa Places & Travel · Business
44 Episodes
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First Time Travellers: Changing Lives Through Travel

From tour guide to event coordinator, Ziyanda Mtshali’s journey through Tourvest is inspiring in itself— but her role in launching the “First Time Travellers” project takes things to another level. In this episode, Gareth Cliff sits down with Ziyanda to explore how Tourvest gave employees and individuals the chance to…
11 Jun 16 min

Rediscovering South Africa: Travel, Tech & the Human Touch

Gareth Cliff and Agie Adams sit down with Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management, for a captivating conversation about the magic of South Africa as a world-class travel destination. From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cultural experiences, they unpack what truly sets the country apart. Martin also shares insights into…
14 May 15 min

Adrenaline in the Mother City | Thomas Vermaak from Wild Horizons Cape Town

From abseiling off Table Mountain to sipping bubbly on the ocean, Wild Horizons Cape Town is redefining adventure tourism. Gareth Cliff is joined by Thomas Vermaak—Operations Manager, mountain guide, and adventure safety specialist—to unpack the three signature experiences that thrill locals and tourists alike. From the jaw-dropping Cape Town Abseil…
9 Apr 11 min

Club Med Comes to SA: What You Need to Know

What makes a Club Med holiday more than just a getaway? Gareth Cliff chats to Camille Janse van Rensburg, Head of Sales: Trade and MICE at Club Med South Africa. With 15 years of tourism industry experience, Camille breaks down the essence of the Club Med brand, what sets their…
2 Apr 15 min

Exploring Sri Lanka with Tourvest & Distant Frontier

We cross borders to catch up with Tracey van den Berg, General Manager at Tourvest Travel Services, who’s currently in Sri Lanka on a fact-finding mission with Dulith Divigalpitiya, Operations Manager at Distant Frontier. From stunning coastlines to emerging tourism trends, they unpack the potential of Sri Lanka as a…
12 Mar 13 min

The Power Behind Africa’s Biggest Events

What does it take to manage conferences for up to 15,000 people across Africa? Gareth Cliff sits down with Janine Abrahams, General Manager of the Associations and Congresses unit at Tourvest MICE. As an accredited professional conference organiser, Janine shares the behind-the-scenes of pulling off large-scale events, the logistics of…
26 Feb 7 min

Sun, Sand & Sunlife

Gareth Cliff is joined by Ramesh Jeenarain, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Sunlife, to explore the luxury and innovation behind one of Mauritius’ top hospitality brands. From Sunlife’s four stunning hotels and three world-class golf courses to its diverse dining options and the rejuvenating GLOW Spa, Ramesh shares insights…
12 Feb 11 min

Black Friday travels

Solomon Ramafalo joins The Window Seat. As the VIP Senior Consultant, he tells you about his start in the industry, and the Black Friday deals you can afford to look forward to this December.
15 Nov 2024 20 min

The best seat in the plane

Wilson Tauro from AirFrance KLM joins The Window seat to chat about the commitment AirFrance is making to South Africa, including a green approach.
25 Oct 2024 13 min

Underwater Waterfall

Sales Executive at Beachcomber Tours Samantha Bronkhorst gives you a look inside the world of Mauritius and all it has to offer. From their world class resorts to local and cultural experiences available across the entire Island.
9 Oct 2024 15 min

Pack Light

Gareth and Ben are in Bulgaria with Tourvest. Gareth catches up with Jolene Roberts for her thoughts on Bulgaria, and some much needed travel tips for some, especially for those who like a drink.
18 Sep 2024 17 min

Overtourism

Agie Adams - General Manager Marketing at TravelitGlobal & Tourvest Travel Services, joins the team. He provides us with the latest travel news and trends taking over the world.
28 Aug 2024 22 min

Cruising Around

Managing Director of Development Promotions, Jackie Adami joins The window Seat to talk about the world of cruises, and how South Africans are embracing the vacation style.
14 Aug 2024 15 min

Winter Getaways

From ‘glamping’ to luxury lodges… the guys from aha Hotels & Lodges share some of their current specials at their various local getaway locations.
24 Jul 2024 11 min

Business Travel Show Europe

Agie Adams reports back on Travelit’s plans for ‘global domination’, as they showed off their stuff at the largest Business Travel Show in London… with Nik Naks as their secret weapon!
10 Jul 2024 11 min

People are More Important than Cars

Avis is a brand synonymous with car rental in South Africa. Anda Peter shares some of the reasons why they are top of their game… and some exciting new developments they have in the pipeline.
26 Jun 2024 14 min

TravelitGlobal

Where tech meets travel… Morne du Preez, CEO of Tourvest Travel Services, talks about some exciting innovation in the business, an upcoming show in London, and the benefits of travel.
12 Jun 2024 15 min

First Time Travellers hit Cape Town

It’s a special week for some lucky winners who have never been on a plane or stayed in a nice hotel, as Gareth and Simphiwe chat to a few people on their Cape Town adventure.
31 May 2024 31 min

The MICE Guys

Do you want to incentivise your staff with an amazing trip to one of their bucket list destinations? Gareth Cliff speaks to Thembi Kunene-Msimang about MICE, its impact on tourism, and what else it can do for your business.
15 May 2024 15 min

The Hottest Travel Destinations for 2024

From opulent 5-star luxury in Dubai and Egypt... to super affordable 7-night deals in the Far East - Agie Adams from Tourvest Travel Services pops in to decode the latest travel deals for the year.
23 Apr 2024 20 min
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