We’re delighted to welcome Kerrie van Woerden to Tourplan as our new Office Administrator!
Kerrie brings strong experience in office administration, along with a natural ability to connect with people and provide outstanding support to our team.
Beyond the office, she’s actively involved with Riccarton Community Church and enjoys photography, cars, and sport.
Please join us in welcoming Kerrie to the Tourplan family!
We’re delighted to share some exciting news from within our Tourplan Americas Team!
Pedro Guzman will now be focusing on Product Management across Latin America. Having been with Tourplan for over a decade, Pedro is a familiar face to many of our clients and brings a deep understanding of the region and its unique needs.
In this new role, Pedro will play a key role in shaping how we respond to evolving market trends, specific client requirements, and the diverse needs of users throughout Latin America. Pedro will also continue to support a number of important initiatives, including Tourplan NX version updates, local connectivity, documentation, and webinars.
We are thrilled to see Pedro step into this role and look forward to the continued value and innovation he brings to our clients and our team.
We’re thrilled to introduce Riyaaz Ismail as our new Technical Experience Manager at Tourplan Africa.
With over 10 years in the IT sector — including 8 years dedicated to the travel and tourism industry — Riyaaz brings deep technical expertise and a strong track record of client support across Africa and the Middle East.
Outside the office, you’ll find him gaming, exploring the outdoors, enjoying time with his family, or hanging out with his three cats.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Riyaaz!
We’re delighted to welcome Kelly Fong to the Tourplan team as Sales Manager for Asia.
With over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, Kelly started her journey in product development before moving into business development and strategic partnerships. Her expertise spans FIT bookings, API integrations, OTA partnerships, and sales strategy – giving her a well-rounded perspective of the industry.
Kelly’s deep understanding of both tourism and travel technology will be an asset to our clients across Asia.
Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and taking brisk walks.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Kelly!
We are pleased to welcome Lalita Saini to Tourplan, in the role of Software Developer!
With over 13 years of experience as a full stack software developer, Lalita brings expertise across a wide range of technologies. Known for building scalable, efficient systems, she is driven by a passion for clean architecture and continuous learning in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Beyond the world of code, Lalita is a nature enthusiast who finds joy in gardening and draws inspiration from quality time spent with her family.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Lalita!
Tourplan is happy to welcome Daniel Annear to Tourplan, in the role of Business Systems Manager!
With experience in IT services and systems management across both private and public sectors, Daniel brings deep technical expertise and a passion for innovation.
Most recently, Daniel led the technology stream for a large-scale system migration project within local government. Prior to that, he spent seven years in the public sector, where he was part of a dedicated tech team responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of systems across the organisation.
When he’s not working, you’ll find Daniel swimming, mountain biking, gardening, or tinkering with tech in his home office.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Daniel!
We are pleased to welcome Lindiwe Skhosana to the Tourplan Africa team as our new Customer Experience Specialist!
Lindiwe brings a deep passion for tourism, technology, and delivering exceptional customer service. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Development and Management from the University of Johannesburg.
Lindiwe started her journey with Tourplan in 2024, when she joined our learnership program to gain hands-on tourism industry work experience.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lindiwe has been actively involved in community service, which taught her the value of making meaningful connections and creating a positive impact. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new places, tasting different cuisines, and immersing herself in African music.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Lindiwe!
Meet Kenneth Tsokeli who has joined Tourplan Africa in the role of Customer Experience Specialist!
Kenneth’s journey with Tourplan began in 2024 when he joined our Learnership Program, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the tourism industry. With a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management & Development, along with his learnership and service industry experience, Kenneth is set to bring great value to our clients across Africa.
Outside of work, he stays active with regular exercise to support both his physical and mental well-being. He’s also a big fan of live music, food, and travel—whether attending concerts with friends or exploring new restaurants.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Kenneth!
We are delighted to welcome Lonwabo Simoni to the Tourplan Africa team as our new Technical Experience Specialist!
Lonwabo started his journey with Tourplan in 2024, when he joined our learnership program to gain hands-on tourism industry work experience. With a background in Tourism Development and Management from the University of Johannesburg, Lonwabo is excited to use this knowledge to deliver exceptional customer service.
Outside of work, Lonwabo enjoys rapping and playing chess.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Lonwabo!
We are delighted to welcome Kego Sithole to the Tourplan Africa team as our new CSR Trainer!
Kego brings a strong background in customer service and operations, backed by a bachelor’s degree in Travel and Tourism Operations & Tourism Management and hands-on experience across various hotel departments.
After successfully completing the 2024 Learnership Program, Kego embraced the exciting opportunity to join Tourplan Africa as our CSR Trainer—where she’ll be helping our next intake of learners to shape their skills and work experience in the tourism sector.
Outside of work, she loves exploring new cuisines, staying active, and going on thrilling hikes to discover new places. Kego is always up for an adventure—whether it’s trying a unique dish or conquering a new trail!
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Kego!
Meet Simon Geisler, our Business Development Analyst for Tourplan Europe!
With 20 years of experience in management roles within tour operators and destination management companies (DMCs), across multi-office and global teams
Simon’s deep industry knowledge and expertise is a real asset to the team, and our clients throughout Europe.
Based in London, Simon enjoys spending his free time with his family.
We are delighted to welcome Erick Faerron, who recently joined Tourplan Americas in the role of Technical Support Specialist
Erick has over 12 years of experience in the tourism industry, working with both local and global tourism companies. His knowledge of the Americas and Asia market will be a real asset to our team. Passionate about technology and tourism, Erick also has a commitment to process development for continuous improvement.
In his free time, he enjoys the adrenaline rush of mountain biking and playing video games.
Welcome to the Tourplan family, Erick!
