ABOUT US

Xl Absolut Travel recognizes that the financial management of your travel spend is critical to any relationship between travel manager and client, realizing significant cost efficiencies.

ABOUT US

Xl Absolut Travel recognizes that the financial management of your travel spend is critical to any relationship between travel manager and client, realizing significant cost efficiencies.

By harnessing our creative passion and sheer dedication, we strive not only to meet but to exceed your travel expectations, thereby promoting long term client relations built on loyalty and trust.

THE XL TRAVEL GROUP

We are part of the XL Travel Group which is a leading travel consortium with a membership base of 147 prominent travel agencies spread across South Africa.

The strength of the XL Travel Group lies in its diversity, entrepreneurial spirit of its owner management agencies and travel management companies.

This expertise insures that the Group’s procurement benefits, integrated with the entrepreneurial flair of its owner managed operations, provides both the leisure and corporate clients with the very best in service delivery and price.

OUR STATEMENT OF BELIEF

By harnessing our creative passion and sheer dedication, we strive not only to meet but to exceed your travel expectations, thereby promoting long term client relations built on loyalty and trust.

BEE CONTRIBUTOR

LEVEL 2 BEE CONTRIBUTOR, 51% WOMAN BLACK OWNED:

We believe in equal opportunity and ensuring that we play our part in the future of this country. Our company is run and managed by 4 woman determined to make a difference wherever we can. As such we are a LEVEL 2 BEE contributor

OUR STATEMENT OF BELIEF

By harnessing our creative passion and sheer dedication, we strive not only to meet but to exceed your travel expectations, thereby promoting long term client relations built on loyalty and trust.

BEE CONTRIBUTOR

LEVEL 2 BEE CONTRIBUTOR, 51% WOMAN BLACK OWNED:

We believe in equal opportunity and ensuring that we play our part in the future of this country. Our company is run and managed by 4 woman determined to make a difference wherever we can. As such we are a LEVEL 2 BEE contributor

MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

Our staff are our major asset and it is through them that we have achieved such phenomenal growth. Core emphasis is placed on ‘Service Excellence’ and to this end we are committed to on-going staff training and internal development. We operate as a cohesive team and our staff are recognized professionals in the travel industry.

DEBBIE SCOTT

DIRECTOR

Travel has always been my passion.  Seeking new places and experiencing different cultures soothes the soul.

So, I joined the Travel Industry, and never looked back.  I cut my teeth in Corporate Travel, and fell in love with the fast pace, ever changing and demanding challenges of Corporate Travel.  I have been in Travel for 30 years, and can honestly say that I am still in love with my job.

I started my career at Rennie’s Corporate Travel Office in Cape Town, working alongside their Senior Consultant handling the top 150 Corporate Accounts.  From there, I spread my wings and went to the UK, where I joined a Television Company called Flextech TV, running the In-House Travel Operation, managing all the corporate travel, as well as the entertainment conferences (MIP TV / Edinburgh Festival / Cannes ).

After gaining such invaluable experience, as well as a chance to Travel to amazing destinations , it was time to come home.

In 2000, I joined Wynberg Executive Travel as a Top Senior, then Manager of their Corporate Division. In 2002, I resigned in order to start my own agency, now called XL Absolut Travel. We have been operating since 2002, and I believe that the passion, dedication, and determination to be the best is the reason that we have done well. But, you cannot do it alone, and I have the most incredible team in place, and together, we are a force to be reckoned with.

In 2012, my daughter, Morgan, was born.  The most incredible achievement of my life.  Full of life, and sass, she keeps me on my toes.  She now joins me in ticking off visiting countires on my bucket list, adding her own places as well.  My passions have extended to also include culinary, reading, hiking and so many other things.

BEULAH LAKAY

DIRECTOR

Beulah started off her travel career with us at XL Absolut Travel and has been employed since 2004. She started as a receptionist , from Damelin College, and has worked her way to becoming the most dynamic and finest corporate consultant. After 15 years she is now a Director of the company and couldn’t be happier, learning everyday with all the new challenges that arise.

She has a soul and spirit of an explorer and her travel bucket list dream is to visit Greece and to go back to the USA to visit her family. She is soon to be a first-time mother which is going to be a joyous occasion!

LUCIA AMOS

DIRECTOR

Lucia started off her career working for Harvey World Blue Planet Travel for 9 years and has been employed at XL Absolut Travel for 8 years giving her a total of 17 years in the travel industry. Lucia operates and manages our accounts department and handles all accounting queries. She is determined, hardworking and full of humour!

Lucia is passionate about family , loves the Football field where she spends most of her weekends cheering on her husband and family involved in the sport. She is involved in a social responsibility group where they feed children and arrange various art, sport and awareness events over weekends. She loves cooking and resorting to a campsite for her time of “R&R”.

SEAN HERHOLDT

SALES DIRECTOR

I’ve been in Travel for the last 23 years experiencing all aspects of the Corporate side. Starting in a small agency, I gained knowledge and expertise, before moving on to American Express where I delved into the Corporate Division looking after various corporate accounts.

I moved to UK where I further broadened my horizons working for various Corporate Travel Divisions assisting in streamlining their protocols, as well as dealing with my Corporate Accounts.

When I moved back to Cape Town, I had the opportunity to work in the Film Division, gaining great insight into the Film Industry and all it’s requirements. In 2020, I moved across to the XL Absolut team, where I still work in the Film Division, but also have found my niche as the Sales Director, which I find fulfilling and exciting.

I have such a love of travel, and working in this industry has given me many opportunities to explore the many wonderful places in this world of ours. I cannot wait to see what the next 20 years will bring and I embrace every moment.

XABISA SEPTEMBER

CORPORATE CONSULTANT

Xabisa is originally from East London. After matric she studied travel and completed a three-year qualification in travel and tourism at Boston Business College in East London. After graduating from college she worked for XL Aloe Travel in 2011 to gain her travel practical experience. In 2015 she moved to Cape Town to work for Duma Travel and then joined Xl Absolut travel in August 2015. Xabisa is a true asset to our company. She handles our corporate business and loves people, sewing and travelling. She is married and is a very thorough and dedicated travel consultant.

KIM

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Kim is an ambitious and resourceful junior travel consultant ready to take the travel and tourism industry by storm. With only her foot in the door, she is always eager to learn and navigate the ever-changing modern world of travel. And aspires to uphold the high proficiency of customer service our company is widely known for.

Outside of her love for the travel world, Kim also enjoys spending time in nature and nurturing her creative skills in textile arts, painting and sketching. One of her dreams is to one day backpack through coastal Italy.

ROXANNE WHITE

INDEPENDENT TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Roxanne knew from a young age she wanted a career in Travel. She had her first taste of travel when she competed overseas in Karate from the ages of 11 to 20 years.

She started her career in Durban in 2002, straight out of college. She assisted her Manager in school group tours putting together itineraries and booking accommodation and transfers. Shortly after, she was promoted to Junior Consultant where she facilitated bookings for their Corporate Accounts.

In 2004 she was offered a position at Thompsons Tours (now Thompsons Holidays) where she became a Groups Consultant for a few years.

In 2009 she moved to Cape Town and started at Harvey World Rondebosch doing their marketing and updating their website packages. She then progressed to Intermediate Consultant in 2011.

In 2015 she was approached by Club Travel to join their Film Production Travel team. It gave her great insight and experience in a totally different field. She also continued to service her corporate accounts.

Then in 2020, during the start of the pandemic, she was given an opportunity to join the XL Absolut Travel Team where she became an Independent Consultant and has since assisted XL Absolut with their Corporates as well.

Her passions include Hiking, Boxing and of course Travelling!

LYNDYLL PETERS

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Respectful, loyal, kind, and caring person who strives to positively impact others.

I’m open minded, patient, and supportive towards other’s needs.

Been in the travel industry for over 20 years. I had the opportunity to travel to enhance my education in the travel experience.  I strive to always do my best. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and baking for my family, friends and of course I love to travel.

DELENE WHITE

ACCOUNTS

I have been married for 45 years and I have three adult children – two sons and a daughter.  I am proud so say that I am a grandmother of a beautiful 16 month old baby boy.

I joined the travel industry in 1990 (34 years ago) and have been with XL Absolut Travel since 2003 (21 years) in the back office (Accounts)

I enjoy the outdoors and is a little bit of an adrenalin junky.  My preferred holiday destination is anywhere along the sea.

CARLA HENDRICKS

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

I studied Administration & Supervisory Management and currently is part of the Accounts/Administration team at XL Absolut travel.

My working career started in the administration department at Voortrekker High and then moved on to the Accounts team at Zone security.

I love the outdoors especially hiking and the ocean.

Netball has always been my go-to sport, where the role of a centre I dominate.

I maintain a helpful and friendly demeanor. I am eager learner and love learning new skills.
I have excellent socializing skills and my dreams are to fulfill my goals and have the opportunity to travel and learn cultures and traditions