Team News

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kerry McBreen in the role of Commercial Finance Officer for Tourplan, based at our Head Office in Christchurch. With a strong background in international trade, accounting, and working with overseas offices as a COO and General Manager, Kerry brings an exciting new dimension to our leadership group.

“I would like to welcome Kerry to the Tourplan Executive Management team. Her extensive experience will be instrumental in helping shape commercial & financial direction in line with our global growth trajectory,” adds Peter Trumic, Tourplan CEO.

We are pleased to welcome Thys Myburgh back to the Tourplan family. Originally based in the Tourplan Africa office, he has recently joined the Tourplan Pacific team in the role of Junior Support Consultant.

With extensive experience in customer service, software support, and web development, Thys will add significant value to our clients throughout the Pacific.

In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, web development, playing rugby, and spending quality time with his loved ones.

Welcome back to the Tourplan family, Thys!

We are pleased to welcome Stephen Solomon to the Tourplan Africa team in the role of Technical Experience Specialist. With a background in retail point of sale and Corporate Service Desk Analyst, Stephen brings over 10 years of experience in the software industry. His expertise in corporate systems and support desks will add significant value to our clients across Africa.

Outside of work, Stephen enjoys practicing powerlifting and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Stephen!

Introducing Tyson Coates, the newest addition to the Tourplan team in the role of Technical Support Specialist.

With a background as a Technical Analyst spanning six years, across a number of clients and industries, Tyson brings a wealth of experience that will add significant value to the Tourplan team.

Tyson enjoys hiking, swimming, and playing video or board games in his spare time.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Tyson!

We are pleased to welcome Jessica back to the Tourplan Africa team in the role of Technical Experience Specialist.

With a background in project management and accounting, Jessica brings over 5 years of experience in the software industry. Her expertise in SQL, customer service, training, and planning will greatly benefit our clients across Africa.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys playing golf and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Welcome back to the Tourplan family, Jessica!

Meet Dean Yang who has recently joined the Tourplan Europe team in the role of Customer Experience Specialist.

Dean comes with extensive travel industry experience having worked with both B2B and B2C sectors, handling various types of bookings including FITs, students, and groups. With his background in travel and hospitality, coupled with his experience in project management, Dean will add significant value to our clients throughout Europe.

In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, cycling, and playing badminton.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Dean!

Meet Roshni Mistry who recently joined Tourplan Europe in the Technical Applications & Customer Experience Specialist role.

With her degree in International Tourism Management and her background in the travel tech industry, along with her passion for travel, Roshni will add significant value to our clients throughout Europe.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, trying different cuisines, going to the gym, hiking and mountain climbing.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Roshni!

Meet Anneska Swanepoel who has recently joined the Tourplan Pacific team in the Senior Support Consultant role.

Anneska, is no stranger to our family, as she has been a member of the Tourplan Africa team for the last five years. Her vast experience in Tourplan, including training, support, accounts, system functionality, and report writing, along with her Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting will bring immense value to our clients in the Pacific region.

Apart from her professional life, Anneska enjoys cycling and has a keen interest in hair, beauty, and make-up.

Welcome to the Tourplan Pacific family, Anneska!

Meet Javier Abisai Matarrita Villalobos, who has recently joined the Tourplan LATAM team, in the role of Technical Support Consultant.

Having studied systems engineering, along with over 9 years’ experience in the technology sector and his extensive background in automation, programming, and technological infrastructures, Javier will add significant value to our clients throughout Latin America.

In his spare time, he likes to code in different programming languages, loves to play sports (especially soccer), and is passionate about travel.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Javier!

Meet Larissa Turkina who recently joined the Tourplan Europe team in the Customer Experience Specialist role.

Larissa comes with over 15 years experience in the UK inbound tour operator industry including groups, corporate, FIT, VIP, and managing a variety of tour programmes. Her extensive experience as a Tourplan user, combined with her passion for travel and her background in the tourism sector will add significant value to our clients throughout Europe.

In her spare time, she loves the theatre, art, and history, learning new languages, and traveling.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Larissa!

Meet Jenevieve Apollo, who recently joined the Tourplan Africa team in the Customer Experience Specialist role.

Jenevieve comes with a Bachelor of Science degree and over six years’ experience in customer service management, call centre, and administration. Her passion for tourism and travel, combined with her extensive customer care knowledge will be invaluable to our clients throughout Africa.

In her spare time, she loves to read, keep fit and spend quality time with her family.

Welcome to the Tourplan family, Jenevieve!