Live the Journey won the award for Best DMC Worldwide at the prestigious 22nd Travel Magazine Awards, held in the Hilton Hotel Antwerp last week.
“This is an amazing achievement for us, and although we at Live the Journey are bursting with pride, we are even more proud to bring the award home to South Africa as top destination,” the company notes.
Live the Journey won the award for the first time in 2014, but when nominated again this year, never expected to have the honour again. “What an amazing privilege and surprise it was when we were called to the stage!”
From a humble entry into the Benelux market more than 20 years ago, the company’s reputation and dedication have built over the years to achieve this recognition in the market.
“As a DMC we sell through agents, so we dedicate this award to Live to Travel, our long-standing partners of more than 15 years. Bruno, Hans, Tamara and your whole team, we salute you! You are an amazing company to work with, we appreciate the friendships and support over the years.
“Congratulations on your second ‘Best Brochure’ award – well done!!”
Live the Journey CEO, Rijan Visser’s biggest challenge was to find and fit into a tux for the ceremony!
“Although your head swells (or in my case a pretty standard look 😊) when you receive such an award, it remains a humbling experience,” says Visser.
“I believe tourism is not a job, but a calling. So when you put like-minded people, with passion for the industry, together and call it a company, you graft at it 24/7 to be proud ambassadors for your country. I really believe I have the best job in the world. My passionate team under the firm but kind hand of Kim van der Westhuizen, are such a force that every day it’s just a privilege to watch them operate! To my team and fellow shareholders, Jurgens Schoeman and Johan Van Tonder – we came a long way and I am proud of each and everyone in the Live the Journey family!
Last but not least, a huge THANK YOU to our Southern Africa suppliers for your support, patience and fantastic service – you are the heartbeat of the industry!!”
