OUR BRANDS

The world of travel is not what it used to be. It’s complex and unpredictable and travelers have new expectations. To meet these new demands, we drive innovation in our companies and build adaptable brands that bring travelers the products, services and experiences they want, faster than before.

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The OG. And where our travel journey started. Offering over 80 coach and rail itineraries, Expat Explore makes discovering the world easier for all. Trusted by thousands of travellers every year - it’s touring, made easy, fun and unforgettable.

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Where tech meets travel. Group Tour Shop empowers tour operators with our powerful platform, offering curated, ready-to-go tour itineraries with high levels of customisation. Our tours are white labelled, which means operators can rebrand the tour as their own and help any business, big or small, bring the joy of touring to their customers.

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We’ve been hard at work and are looking forward to sharing our next innovative travel brand with you soon.

MEET THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Our tight knit, tech-strong team has deep industry knowledge and is committed to driving a culture of innovation and agility in our companies. By spotting gaps, moving fast and bringing new products and services to market quickly, we’re ready to level up the travel game.

Carl Cronje

CEO, Co-founder

Jakes Maritz

Co-founder, Chairman

Ananda Heyl

Head of Brand: Expat Explore

Paul Bertram

Head of Brand: Group Tour Shop

Sam Brown

Head of Operations

Niel Koekemoer

Chief Technology Officer

Nico Costerus

Head of Finance

Barend Potgieter

Chief Operating Officer

Stevie Piper

General Manager at TourAxis

Tiaan Els

Group Head of Marketing

Nicola Reed

Process Manager - People Solutions

Carl Cronje

CEO, Co-founder

Jakes Maritz

Co-founder, Chairman

Ananda Heyl

Head of Brand: Expat Explore

Paul Bertram

Head of Brand: Group Tour Shop

Sam Brown

Head of Operations

Niel Koekemoer

Chief Technology Officer

Nico Costerus

Head of Finance

Barend Potgieter

Chief Operating Officer

Stevie Piper

General Manager at TourAxis

Tiaan Els

Group Head of Marketing

Nicola Reed

Process Manager - People Solutions

ABOUT US

New times call for brave new brands, especially in the unpredictable world of travel. And today’s tech savvy customers have a more diverse range of tastes, needs and preferences. To meet the demands of the modern traveller, the founders of Expat Explore and Group Tour Shop have launched a new parent company, home to their existing brands.TourAxis is a new kind of travel company, driven by innovation and agility and a mission to reimagine, redefine and re-engineer the touring experience for today’s travellers.

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MEMBERSHIPS

TourAxis and our brands are proud members of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust (ABTOT), the European Tourism Association (ETOA), ABTA (the UK’s largest travel association and UKinbound (the only trade association that represents the UK's inbound tourism industry). Our affiliation with these organisations means our customers can travel with confidence and peace of mind.

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