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Meet Shelley Marle of Genugi Travel, Independent Travel Company

“I have been in travel for 21 years in total. I worked for a big corporation for 19 years and moved to join the E travel family to work as an ITC at the beginning of 2007. It was the best decision of my life! My children have benefitted immensely by having me around after school for homework and extra murals and I have benefitted from the fantastic support I get behind the scenes from E Travel and their dedicated staff. I don’t have to worry about the admin side of my business leaving me to concentrate on what I love doing the most – selling travel. E travel always make sure we are up to date with the latest news and technology without us even having to leave our desks! My clients benefit from me being available to give them that extra personal touch and attention – nothing is an effort. Long may the relationship last! Thank you E travel”

Meet Jill Dietterle of Hamilton Travel, Independent Travel Company

“I actually kick myself that I didn’t do this a lot sooner. I am in charge of my own destiny now and it’s awesome. No more commuting, no office politics, no queuing up with other staff members for leave and time off. Financially it has also been the best career move ever. I have more interaction with my clients, more freedom. It also gives my clients more access to me, I am always available to them and they see the benefits of that.”

Meet Lanie Grierson of MAG Travel, Independent Travel Company

“I have been with eTravel for 18 glorious months and should have done it years ago. It’s like a wonderful marriage without your identity being taken away, so you can be an independent individual. My time is now my own and I can offer my clients 24/7. I’m in control of my own financial status and eTravel supports all my favourite preferred partners. It’s the best move I have ever made in my life.”

Meet Belcy Morris, Independent Travel Company,

“I joined eTravel in July 2007, the main reason being I always wanted to work for myself. I have been in the travel business for 15 years. I started off in Swaziland with Harvey World for 3 years and have since then been on my own. When I heard eTravel was opening an office in Pietermaritzburg I thought here was my opportunity, because of what great support ITC’s get from eTravel. The main advantage of being on your own is the freedom, you are your own boss, it’s the satisfaction and reward of earning money for yourself. The personal contact with all your clients is inspiring – having that relationship.”

Meet Claire Heesen of Africa On The Move, Independent Travel Company,

“I have been part of the eTravel family for just over 10 months and I will never look back. I remember how nervous I was, but what a pleasure to have the support of a very experienced team in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Flexibility and freedom are what I enjoy most – spending quality time with my family, yet still being available to my clients 24/7.”

Meet Lisa Du Chenne, Independent Travel Consultant,

“Since 1993, most of my time in the travel industry was spent at World Travel. In February 2007, I joined eTravel as Travel Shoppe. From management, to IT to admin, the eTravel system is phenomenal. It facilitates my need for complete independence and allows me to break away from the rules and routine of being an employee. Self-employment brings new meaning to motivation and achievement watching your business grow.”

Meet Mark Chait, Travel with Mark, Independent Travel Company,

“I have been a Travel Consultant for the last 12 years, dealing in all types of travel, specialising in Australasia in particular. I joined eTravel in February 2008, eTravel has given me the freedom to run my own business with the knowledge that all the back office headaches are taken care of, enabling me to provide my clients with excellent service, my motto is that the customer is king and I make sure they feel like royalty. Joining eTravel was the best desicion I have ever made, I should have done so sooner. eTravel’s exclusive head office in Hyde Park gives me all the benefits of working in a busy high-tech environment. The support that I receive from management and staff at eTravel is wonderful.”

Meet Melanie Ferreira, Independent Travel Consultant,

“I was at Thompsons Tours for 3 years before moving to Rani Resorts for 2 years. Then I started with Time Travel, running their office in Bedfordview until we joined eTravel in January 2006. You control your own destiny as an ITC with eTravel. They are always ready to help you with anything you need, like issuing tickets, vouchers, etc. The management staff from eTravel always go that extra mile to keep us well equipped in every aspect of the travel industry.”

Meet Michelle Hubrig, Independent Travel Consultant,

“I was in corporate travel with Rennie’s Travel for 16 years, before taking a 2 year break. As the mother of 2 sporty boys with busy schedules. I needed to look at a Travel Company that offered solid backing as well as flexibility. I have been with eTravel for a year now and it has been very challenging but at the same time well worth it! eTravel is a very professional organization, especially for those “moms” in travel.”

Meet Rana Naidoo, Independent Travel Company,

“I have been in Travel for 31 years – started a little agency in 1977, Pinetown Travel who were taken over by Indo Atlantic Travel and in turn became Jet International. In 1989 I had my baby, joined Rennies Travel in 1991, in 1993 I left Rennies and went into partnership – returning to Rennies Travel in 1996, then joined eTravel. I love my challenging job, I am a one stop travel shop – handling corporate and leisure travel and taylor making solutions to suit my customers needs. Having travelled widely I can share my experiences with my customers, even accommodating them at home, they are the King!”

Meet Sandra Meyer and Patti Ferguson, Independent Travel Consultants,

“We have about 30 years experience between us in all the aspects of the travel industry. Then in November 2006, we decided to be brave and start our own company – Time 2 Travel. With eTravel, we do what we do best, providing excellent service to clients, and there are no hassles with BSP, ticket stock and all the little time-consuming things. We have a fantastic support system with all the freedom and flexibility to expand our business.”