André Thomas

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Africa Tourism Specialist, Product Manager & Key Account Manager - with skills in Contracting, Relationship Building, Presentation, Events, Public Speaking & Podcasting. @
André Thomas's Location
Zürich Metropolitan Area, Switzerland
About André Thomas

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.

André Thomas's Current Company Details

"Africa With André"

Africa Tourism Specialist, Product Manager & Key Account Manager - with skills in Contracting, Relationship Building, Presentation, Events, Public Speaking & Podcasting.
André Thomas Work Experience Details
  • Podcaster
    "Africa With André" Oct 2024 - Present
    Zurich, 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).
  • Fti Touristik Ag
    Head Of Product Africa - Contracting
    Fti Touristik Ag Jul 2022 - Jul 2024
    Switzerland
    Contracting and Product management for southern, East & West Africa
  • Fti Touristik Ag - Schweiz
    Senior Product Manager Southern & East Africa
    Fti Touristik Ag - Schweiz Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
    Zürich Area, Switzerland
    Contracting and Product management for southern, East & West Africa
  • Fti Group
    Product Manager Southern & East Africa (And West Africa)
    Fti Group Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
    Munich Area, Germany
    Product Management for Southern Africa, East Africa and West Africa
  • Sabbatical
    Sabbatical
    Sabbatical Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
    I took time out to spend time with family and friends and to travel in southern Africa and Europe.
  • Kuoni Private Safaris
    Product Manager
    Kuoni Private Safaris Dec 2008 - Jul 2011
    Cape Town
    As 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.
  • Kuoni Private Safaris
    Reservations Manager
    Kuoni Private Safaris Feb 2006 - Nov 2008
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
    I headed a team of up to 10 staff handling the reservations of our German, UK and Spanish agents into southern Africa.
  • Hemingway'S
    Office Manager
    Hemingway'S Aug 2003 - Jan 2006
    Cape Town
    Hemingway'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.
  • Various Companies
    Tour Manager And Tour Guide
    Various Companies Jan 1999 - Jan 2006
    South Africa
    I 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.
  • Spirit Of Africa
    Owner And Operations Manager
    Spirit Of Africa Feb 1998 - Jul 2003
    Cape Town
    Spirit 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).

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What company does André Thomas work for?

André Thomas works for "africa With André"

What is André Thomas's role at the current company?

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..

What schools did André Thomas attend?

André Thomas attended Cape Peninsula University Of Technology, Cape Technikon.

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