In 2012, after 15 years working in tourism in South Africa, I decided that I wanted to "promote Africa from outside Africa" - my 4 year "plan" turned into a perment home in Switzerland.In my Product Management career, I have focused on building "partnerships with integrity". This is important for successful key account management - and is something I have enjoyed implementing over the last decade where I have been responsible for contracting directly with over 100 Hotels and DMCs in 15 countries. My inter-cultural communication skills have resulted in many mutually beneficial business partnerships.I am looking for new opportunities where I can use my key account management, product management and communication skills. It would be exciting to use my skills in a new part of the broader tourism industry - new destinations or in hotel & supplier marketing, for example.It brings me joy to interact with professionals from all around the world - and to find ways to work closely together.
"Africa With André"
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Podcaster"Africa With André" Oct 2024 - PresentZurich, Switzerland"Celebrating Africa - One Story at a Time" - I started this podcast to remain true to my passion of promoting Africa from outside Africa, and spreading positive news and stories about the continent.This is currently a non-paying project of passion - while I am still on the search for a new challenge in the Africa tourism world (or radio & interviewing).
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Head Of Product Africa - ContractingFti Touristik Ag Jul 2022 - Jul 2024SwitzerlandContracting and Product management for southern, East & West Africa -
Senior Product Manager Southern & East AfricaFti Touristik Ag - Schweiz Jan 2015 - Jun 2022Zürich Area, SwitzerlandContracting and Product management for southern, East & West Africa
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Product Manager Southern & East Africa (And West Africa)Fti Group Feb 2012 - Dec 2014Munich Area, GermanyProduct Management for Southern Africa, East Africa and West Africa -
SabbaticalSabbatical Aug 2011 - Jan 2012I took time out to spend time with family and friends and to travel in southern Africa and Europe.
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Product ManagerKuoni Private Safaris Dec 2008 - Jul 2011Cape TownAs Product Manager I was responsible as the inbounder for our 2 largest clients in the Germanic and Swiss markets. This involved rates negotiation, product portfolio planning, fam trips and the like.My contracting responsibility was in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar.
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Reservations ManagerKuoni Private Safaris Feb 2006 - Nov 2008Cape Town Area, South AfricaI headed a team of up to 10 staff handling the reservations of our German, UK and Spanish agents into southern Africa.
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Office ManagerHemingway'S Aug 2003 - Jan 2006Cape TownHemingway's was a Danish Tour operator focusing on MICE, VIP and Leisure travel to southern and East Africa. As Manager of the Cape Town office I had a team of up to 3 staff.Aside from the administrative tasks, I was responsible for rates negotiation with hoteliers in southern Africa, itinerary planning and management of MICE groups and leisure guests.
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Tour Manager And Tour GuideVarious Companies Jan 1999 - Jan 2006South AfricaI was tour manager and tour guide for several international groups travelling in South Africa. The smallest group was 2 people, the largest was 38. This included leisure groups, MICE groups and VIP clients. -
Owner And Operations ManagerSpirit Of Africa Feb 1998 - Jul 2003Cape TownSpirit of Africa was focused on special interest travel to South Africa, mainly from the US market. Professionals (doctors, teachers, lawyers, etc) meeting their professional counterparts, Government officials and NGOs during their tours of South Africa.I was responsible for the itinerary and meeting planning as well as the management of the guides and coaches (including rates negotiations).
André Thomas Education Details
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Marketing
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André Thomas works for "africa With André"
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André Thomas's current role is Africa Tourism Specialist, Product Manager & Key Account Manager - with skills in Contracting, Relationship Building, Presentation, Events, Public Speaking & Podcasting..
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André Thomas attended Cape Peninsula University Of Technology, Cape Technikon.
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