In September 2014 we celebrate our 15th year as Travelstart. The journey began in the nether regions of Europe in 1999, in the early days of the Internet, when a former DJ and rock music promoter made a bold move\u00a0by making it possible for ordinary people to plan and book their own travel arrangements online, in the process\u00a0taking some of the glory away from traditional travel agents.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo matter if you are in service, technology or retail the same business logics apply. People want to work for a company that represents something more than money. Customers want to get a good deal and be treated with respect.\u201d \u2013 Stephan Ekbergh, Travelstart Founder<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Guided by his foresight that the Web would soon be a place where people around the world would search for, and purchase goods and services online, for Stephan the Internet was the obvious answer because it was convenient, and he could help his customers save time and money.<\/p>\n
Since 1999, Travelstart\u2019s path has been guided by the spirit of pioneering<\/a>, a path that was reenergized in 2006 in Cape Town, South Africa when Stephan escaped the cold north in favour of warmer climes at the foot of Africa.<\/p>\n
Since setting up shop in South Africa, we\u2019ve zigzagged our way through the continent, into Eastern Europe, and more recently the Middle East. Here are some interesting Travelstart facts and statistics that we bring to the fore in this month of celebration \u2026<\/p>\n
Where are we?<\/h2>\n
There are currently 10 Travelstart websites<\/a> covering the world; headquarters are in Cape Town, South Africa.<\/p>\n