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
31 Episodes
1 – 20

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 20 min

Destination Management

From bus driver to CEO... Tourvest Destination Management CEO, Martin Wiest joins the team to chat about the change that the tourism industry has seen over the last few years, and what exactly Destination Management is all about.
9 Apr 15 min

First Time Travel

Do you remember the first time you went to another city, or flew on a plane? Tracey van den Berg from Tourvest Travel Services and Peter Moagi from Moagi Solutions explain the First Time Traveller initiative, and how you can make someone's travel dream come true
26 Mar 14 min

Duty of Care

COO of Tourvest Travel Services, Claude Vankeirsbilck educates us on travel insurance, and how to cover yourself for emergencies when travelling abroad.
12 Mar 17 min

’Don’t cry for me…’

Tourvest Travel CEO, Morné du Preez and Drifters CEO, Ken Hill are here to divulge their experiences in Argentina and Brazil. Morné also chats about the importance of travel as a life experience for anyone who is open to learning.
26 Feb 16 min

Sustainable Travel and Tourism

What does sustainability mean in relation to the South African tourism industry? Judi Nwokedi - Group Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Director of Tourvest - joins the team to explain.
12 Feb 18 min

The TAG Foundation

Jonathan Gerber - Founder and Owner of TAG (Travel Assignment Group) - joins the team to discuss the work of the TAG Foundation, which started in 2009 with one boy… and now helps 50 boys at King Edward VII School, and 14 girls at Parktown Girls.
29 Jan 13 min

Sports Travel in 2024

What are the most popular sports events you might want to travel to this year? Jacqui Reid is an Incentive & Global Immersion Specialist at Tourvest, who has dedicated her life to helping clients reach their dreams of seeing the world. She shares some exciting ideas of sports events as…
22 Jan 12 min

Last Minute Holidays

Is it too late for a festive season holiday? Good news - it's not! While it's best to plan in advance, there are still some options for the most sought after destinations. Plan your own adventure with Travel.co.za.
11 Dec 2023 13 min

When Travel Goes Wrong

Mornè du Preez and Tracey van den Berg from Tourvest Travel Services share some amusing stories of travel mishaps... and the one thing you need to fix them!
6 Dec 2023 11 min

Online Holiday Tech

Wayne Muirhead, Chief Sales Officer for Tourvest Travel Services, joins Gareth and Bakh’abantu to discuss the hottest tech on a worldwide scale that helps you to not just book the holiday of your dreams, but also to manage every aspect of your trip.
27 Nov 2023 17 min

Skiing in the Desert

Agie Adams joins Gareth Cliff, Sam Cowen and Bakh’abantu Gaqa on The GCS to talk about the World Travel Market in London. He gets lost in conversation over stories of travels to France for the World Cup final, and some unique adventures that people are getting involved in these days…
13 Nov 2023 14 min

Ancient Journeys

Gareth gets philosophical about life and travel, after his first trip to Athens - during a special cruise with the Tourvest Travel Services crew.
31 Oct 2023 11 min

When in Rome…

Morne du Preez - CEO of Tourvest Travel Services - chats to Gareth about his recent trip to France to see the Springboks in action against Ireland, and his current visit to Rome for the Ryder Cup. Plus, a tip from Nina Hastie about the best gelato in Italy!
26 Sep 2023 11 min
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