OWNER’S BACKGROUND Owner new to the tourism industry Studied Food Technology CPUT B.Tech Degree – Business Administration CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) Worked in Food Manufacturing industry for 14 years Worked at U.C.T (Chem. Engineering dept.) for 3 years Historically disadvantaged individual Tourist guide course CPUT 2009 Feb 2009 first UK high school clients Full time in business since 2011 Making tourism memories for 8 years Wife and mother of 3
COMPANY MISSION & VISION VISION STATEMENT: To offer the best authentic tourism experiences in South Africa. MISSION STATEMENT: To create value added tour packages through service excellence, fostering sound business relationships and embracing responsible tourism.
CHALAN AFRICA TOURS & TRAVEL 2 Components i.e.
CHALAN AFRICA EDU-TOURS Inbound International High School Tours: - United Kingdom high schools - Zimbabwean high schools - International universities / colleges Length of stay: 5 – 10 days * Local High School Tours - local schools in C.T. - other S.A. provinces
CHALAN AFRICA EDU-TOURS Services offered: - Bespoke tour packages: incl. private tour itineraries, accommodation, meals, tours, transport, etc - Day tours: focus on culture, heritage, flora, fauna, adventure, FUN learning - Overland ‘Off the Beaten Track’ experiences - Overland Adventure tours - Guided day tours using only registered guides
CHALAN AFRICA LEISURE TOURS International inbound leisure tourists Currently mainly American & British tourists Adult scholars (retirees) Honeymooners Gay & Lesbian travellers Various day & overland tours Off-the-beaten-track itineraries (hidden gems) Special interest tours Length of stay 3 – 5 days
TYPES OF TOURS Peninsula Winelands Cultural Adventure Overland Day tours ‘Off the Beaten Track
MARKETING Cape Town based intermediary American based outbound tour operator Referrals Website: www.chalanafrica.co.za Trade Shows Collaboration CTGA (Cape Tourist Guides Association) Networking
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