ABTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025 | STAY SHARP IN A SHIFTING WORLD | Muldersdrift, South Africa | 17 October 2025
R1,850.00 R3,950.00Price range: R1,850.00 through R3,950.00 excl VAT
ABOUT THIS EVENT
ABTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
STAY SHARP IN A SHIFTING WORLD
We are excited to announce ABTA’s Corporate Travel Conference 2025, being hosted at Tsogo Sun Silverstar Hotel.
Conference will be followed by a 2 hour networking session, with a twist!
WHAT TO EXPECT
At its core, travel is about movement and growth, but not all movement is productive, and not all growth is in the right direction.
In today’s fast-paced world, staying relevant means knowing how to separate meaningful trends from the constant noise. Not every new idea, platform, or buzzword warrants attention—some are fleeting distractions, while others signal deeper shifts that could reshape our industry. The key lies in cultivating the ability to discern which trends align with long-term goals, and which are simply hype. In a sea of information, relevance comes not from knowing everything, but from knowing what’s worth knowing.
JOIN US FOR ABTA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Where Travel Buyers will enjoy relevant peer-lead content to help them make meaningful updates to their travel programmes.
And where TMC’S & Travel Suppliers will enjoy many opportunities to engage with current and potential clients, while ensuring they keep their offerings fresh and relevant.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Friday 17 October 2025
Conference: 08.30 – 17.00
Networking Session: 17.30 – 19.30
R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City
Gauteng, South Africa
CONFERENCE SPONSORS, PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS INCLUDE
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CONFERENCE SWEET STATION Sponsored by
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BARISTA STATION Sponsored By
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CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE |
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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS INCLUDE |
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Adele Demos, Corporate Sales Manager – Tsogo Sun Casinos & Hotels Anneli Douglas (Prof), Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences – University of Pretoria Brian Kitchin, Franchise Services: Divisional Chief Commercial Officer – fastjet Caroline Smallwood, General Manager Southern Africa – Amadeus Claude Vankeirsbilck, Chief Operations Officer – Tourvest Travel Services Chris Wood, Managing Executive: Product – Absa Fehmidah Johnson, Key Account Manager: Corporate – South African Airways Hazel Zwane, Procurement Specialist – Sappi Jane Smith, MD & Talent Acquisition Specialist – Propel Personnel Kamogelo Maerman, National Sales Leader – FCM Travel Kgotso Ndaba, Lead Business Development Manager (B2B Travel) – SSA-CEMEA – Visa Lasse Vinther, Founder – Automation Architects Maureen Masuku, Product Head: eBucks Corporate Travel – FirstRand Bank Min Smith, Director: Corporate Solutions | Business Development – Mastercard Pascalle Albrecht, Executive: Commercial Issuing | Business Banking Product – Absa Phale Naake, Director Strategic Procurement (Government Travel Services) – National Treasury Rebone Motsatsi, Executive: Car Hire Operations – Woodford Enterprise Car Hire Salthiel Rambuwani, Safety, Security, Investigations & Vetting – Gauteng Provincial Legislature Thinus la Grange, Regional Travel Manager Africa – BAT Vimal Chhana, Commercial Issuing Product Manager | Product Design and Innovation | Personal and Private Banking – Nedbank Wayne Muirhead, Chief Sales Officer – Tourvest Travel Services Yvonne Radebe, Travel Coordinator Africa & Middle East – Cummins |
WHAT DOES IT COST?
| ABTA Buyer Members: | R 1 850.00 Ex VAT ($105) |
| ABTA Enterprise Members: | R 2 550.00 Ex VAT ($145) |
| ABTA TMC/Supplier Members: | R 2 850.00 Ex VAT ($165) |
| Non-Member Buyers | R 3 150.00 Ex VAT ($180) |
| Non-Member TMC/Supplier: | R 3 950.00 Ex VAT ($225) |
| Sponsor Guests: | Contact nadine@abta.co.za for promo code |
| Complimentary Hosted Buyers: | Pop us an email to motivate why you would like one of the 10 complimentary hosted by seats |
Please note: Rates exclude travel and accommodation. Please see more details on Accommodation, Transfers and Visa’s below.
NOT YET AN ABTA MEMBER?
Corporate, Government & SME Travel Bookers, Buyers & Managers: Sign up HERE under ABTA’s Complimentary Hosted Buyer Member Programme
TMC’s, Travel Agents, Airlines, Hotels and related travel suppliers: View different Member Fee Options and Benefits HERE
CONFERENCE AGENDA & SPEAKERS
CONFERENCE AGENDA
| 07.45 – 08.45 | Delegate Arrivals: Registration & Networking |
| 08.45 – 09.00 | Opening & Welcome
Monique Swart, Founder – ABTA |
| 09.00 – 09.15 | Reverse Q&A: Audience engagement |
| 09.15 – 10.15 | Understanding the updated Carbon Neutral legislation, measuring your footprint, and reducing wasteful traveller behaviour.
Maureen Masuku, Product Head: eBucks Corporate Travel – FirstRand Bank |
| 10.15 – 11.00 | Traveller wellness & productivity – Psychological and Physiological effects of business travel, and why you should care
Prof Anneli Douglas, Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences – University of Pretoria |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Tea Break |
| 11.15 – 12.00 | Speed Networking |
| 12.00 – 12.45 | Getting to grips with AI Deepfakes And Practical tools to increase productivity Lasse Vinther,Founder – Automation Architects |
| 12.45 – 13.45 | Networking Lunch |
| 13.45 – 14.45 | Let’s Make it Real: Turning theory into practical:
– Accessing NDC content |
| 14.45 – 15.45 | Step into The Human Library
“Key lessons learned when working with multi-cultural colleagues” “How I Survived a Global Travel Roll-Out” “When the Card Says No: The Real Impact on Travellers and TMCs” |
| 15.45 – 16.15 | Refreshment Break & Networking |
| 16.15 – 17.00 | Industry Leaders talk trends: Knowing when to pay attention, and when to ignore the noise
Brian Kitchin, Franchise Services: Divisional Chief Commercial Officer – fastjet |
| 17.00 – 17.15 | Conference Closes |
| 17.30 – 19.00 | Networking Cocktail Function & Prize Draw |
ACCOMMODATION, TRANSFERS & VISA'S
ACCOMMODATION:
Discounted accommodation is available for Conference Guests at Tsogo Sun Silverstar Hotel for the night of 16 October.
- Standard Rate: Single B&B: R 2 210.00 ($ 125)
- ABTA Conference Delegate Rate: Single B&B: R 1 710.00 ($ 98)
To book your room, either call or email reservations, using the block code 915012.
Call: +27 11 662 7433 or email: silverstar.reservations@TsogoSun.com
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Check back shortly for more information.
VISA LETTERS:
Should you require a letter of invitation from ABTA in order to apply for a Visa to attend Conference, please send an email, with a scanned copy of your passport biometric page to monique@abta.co.za.
Please note:
Visa letters will only be provided for Conference delegates who have booked and paid for their Conference attendance, and who are current ABTA Members.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
- At the top left of this page, select your currency
- At the top of this page, select your Registration Category in the yellow block. This will update the price above the ‘Next step’ block. Please ensure you select the correct category.
- Type the number of seats you want in this category next to ‘Next Step’.
- Click ‘Next step’ which will take you to your basket. If you want to book additional seats, repeat the process and each item will be added to your basket.
- Click ‘Proceed to Checkout’ on the right. If you have a Promo code, enter the code and then click ‘Apply promo code’ first.
- Complete the Billing/Checkout details and Attendee details. If booking multiple seats, each Attendee’s details must be completed.
- Select your preferred payment option. For credit cards, you will be re-directed to the Payfast gateway. For Bank Transer / EFT, you will have the option to print an automatically generated invoice from the site.
- Click ‘Place order’ on the right
- An automated email confirming your booking and providing an invoice will be emailed to you (please check spam)
Should you have any trouble during this process, feel free to email carol-ann@abta.co.za
Event Details
Date: 17 October 2025
Start time: 08:30 SAST
End time: 19:30 SAST
Venue: Tsogo Sun Silverstar Hotel
Directions: Tsogo Sun Silverstar Hotel, Muldersdrift, Gauteng, South Africa