Inbound Tour Operators
Inbound Tour operators (wholesalers) package travel arrangements for sale through the international travel trade, primarily through foreign tour operators, who sell Southern Africa as a destination to international tourists. Cullinan are proud to own a number of Southern Africa's premier inbound operators.
Thompsons Africa
Established in 1992 with the opening-up of South Africa as a tourist destination, Thompsons Africa has developed into the leading inbound destination management company in Southern Africa, supplying fully-inclusive travel arrangements throughout Southern Africa to tour operators worldwide. The division has its head office in Durban and also employs staff in all major tourist hubs and airports to ensure seamless service delivery to guests. Thompsons Africa operates the largest range of guaranteed departure guided journeys of any operator in Southern Africa.
Jonathan Gadiah: Chief Executive Officer Darren Shea: Chief Financial Officer Tracy Schaffler: Systems and Projects Manager Renier Friis: Procurement and Pricing Manager Adele Saunders: Human Resources Manager Ryan Thole: FIT Operations Manager Brigitte Albert: Group Operations Manager Ali Abdullah: Team Leader (Cape Town) Viki Haasbroek: Marketing Manager
Thompsons Africa - Japan
Thompsons Africa – Japan is a trusted partner of 21 years. Cullinan Holdings (Pty) Ltd is proud to be associated with this dynamic company who have developed a strong following in the Japanese tourism market for the destination South and Southern Africa. The dedication shown by the directors Mr Susumu Noguchi and Miss Eri Noguchi and their staff is evident in the repeated success of the customers they serve.
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris is a leading inbound Southern African tour operator offering a wide range of Guided Holidays, Day Tours and limitless Tailor-made Travel options. It is an iconic brand in the South African travel industry, having started selling tours into the Kruger Park over 65 years ago. The business was acquired by Cullinan Holdings in 2013 from Imperial Holdings.
Grosvenor Tours
For more than 45 years, Grosvenor Tours has been a leader in designing and implementing exceptional incentive programs, events and private luxury travel to all the greatest, classic Southern African destinations. Grosvenor Tours delivers luxury travel beyond expectations by customizing and fully supporting stunning, sophisticated incentive programs, events and itineraries. The company was acquired by Cullinan Holdings in 2013.
CEO : Peter John Mitrovich
Thompsons Africa - Gateway
Gateway is a sales agency which is 70% owned by Cullinan Holdings Limited. It is located in Singapore and specialises in Incentive, Group and Individual travel from South East Asia to Southern Africa. Its sphere of operation includes Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The company specialises in group and Incentive travel.
The company specialises in group and Incentive travel.
Managing Director: Paul Choy
Planet Africa Tours
Planet Africa is the market leader in bringing Japanese and Korean tourists to destinations in Southern Africa. The division is jointly owned and run by a team of Japanese travel professionals. Planet Africa added a corporate travel agency to its portfolio during the year. This agency deals with South African- based Japanese companies and individuals.
Managing Director: Takashi Miyata
Follow Me 2
followme2AFRICA is a Destination Management Company with over 20 years of experience of welcoming travellers to Southern Africa. In 2018 we were acquired by Cullinan Holdings, one of South Africa’s premier tourism & leisure groups, a listed company and member of the globally respected Travel Corporation.