IXperience Tours

22/08/2026

12/08/2026

🌸 iLembe Women in Tourism: When Women Connect, Tourism Grows

What a powerful day for iLembe Women in Tourism! 🌍✨

Today, women from across the tourism value chain came together for our iLembe Women in Tourism Networking Session—not simply to network, but to begin a conversation about what we can achieve when we work together.

The meaningful contributions, experiences, ideas and information shared today demonstrated something very clearly:

iLembe has the expertise, the tourism products, the people and the potential. What we need is greater collaboration, coordination and collective promotion.

Our discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities facing women in tourism, but more importantly, we began exploring how we can collectively position iLembe as a destination of choice.

We want to move beyond working in isolation.

We want to:
✨ Connect women-owned tourism businesses
✨ Share opportunities and industry information
✨ Package and promote our destination collectively
✨ Create stronger partnerships across the tourism value chain
✨ Identify MICE and leisure tourism opportunities
✨ Develop a practical tourism action plan for iLembe
✨ Strengthen the voice of women in tourism
✨ Contribute meaningfully to provincial tourism development

Our recent industry engagements have reminded us that destinations that collaborate, market themselves strategically and actively pursue opportunities are better positioned to benefit from tourism’s economic impact.

Why should iLembe be any different?

We believe that the growth of tourism in our district cannot depend solely on waiting for opportunities to come to us. We must organise, position ourselves, collaborate and pursue those opportunities together.

Today’s gathering is therefore only the beginning.

We are looking forward to our quarterly engagements, which will allow us to develop our action plan, track progress, identify opportunities and continue building a strong and united iLembe Women in Tourism Network.

A special thank you to Relax Inn for hosting us and to Tourism KwaZulu-Natal & Film and all our partners and stakeholders who supported the vision.

And most importantly, thank you to every woman who took time away from her business to be part of this important conversation. Your presence, commitment and willingness to collaborate are what will make this movement meaningful.

The time to collaborate is now.

iLembe is ready.
Women in Tourism are ready.
Let us grow together. 💗🌍

01/08/2026

Today, Ixperience had the privilege of exhibiting at the EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair 2026, an inspiring platform that brought together women entrepreneurs, government, development partners and the private sector to advance women’s economic empowerment.

Key takeaways from today’s opening addresses:

✅ Access over awareness – Women-owned businesses need access to finance, procurement opportunities, markets, technology and business support—not just recognition.

✅ Partnerships drive growth – Government, financial institutions and the private sector must work together to create practical pathways for women entrepreneurs to succeed.

✅ Economic empowerment transforms nations – When women-owned businesses grow, they create jobs, strengthen communities and contribute to a more inclusive economy.

✅ Action beyond Women’s Month – The true measure of success will be the partnerships, contracts, supplier opportunities and investments that continue long after today’s event.

✅ Honouring the legacy of the 1956 Women’s March – Seventy years later, we continue to build on the courage of the women who paved the way, ensuring that future generations of women and girls have greater opportunities to thrive.

As the founder of Ixperience Travel & Tours, I am inspired to continue growing a business that connects people, promotes tourism and contributes to local economic development.

A sincere thank you to KZN Women in Tourism for championing market access opportunities for women-owned tourism businesses, and to the Department of Tourism for hosting us on their exhibition stand and providing a platform to showcase our business.

Together, we are proving that empowered women don’t just build businesses—they build nations.

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31/07/2026

We’re Exhibiting at the EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair! ✨

Join Ixperience Travel and Tours as we showcase our premium travel experiences, corporate travel solutions, luxury holiday packages, safari adventures, MICE services, airport transfers, and exclusive travel deals.

📅 Date: 1 August 2026
🕗 Time: 08:00 AM
📍 Venue: Olive Convention Centre, Durban

Whether you’re planning your next holiday, looking for a reliable corporate travel partner, or seeking unique South African experiences, we’d love to meet you!

Come visit our stand, connect with our team, and discover why Ixperience Travel and Tours is your trusted travel partner.

Travel Agency | Experience | Events

28/07/2026

As the curtains close on an insightful and knowledge-packed SAACI Conference, I leave inspired, challenged, and even more committed to the future of the MICE and tourism industry.

One of my biggest highlights was the thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Pali Lehohla on “The Opportunity Brief – What We Need, What We Offer, and How We Grow Together.” His data-driven insights demonstrated the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry’s significant contribution to South Africa’s GDP and its potential to accelerate economic growth.

A powerful question echoed throughout the session: “Who Stole the Cheese?” This challenged us to reflect on South Africa’s estimated R14 trillion in economic value lost over the past 8–14 years through economic extraction and capital flight. More importantly, it challenged us to ask how the MICE industry can become a catalyst for retaining economic value within our local communities, ensuring that tourism creates lasting prosperity where it is experienced.

Another key takeaway that resonated deeply with me was the shift from simply selling destinations to creating meaningful experiences. As Jen and fellow panellists highlighted, today’s travellers and event buyers are seeking authentic human connections and immersive local experiences rather than standard itineraries. This presents an incredible opportunity for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) to design experiences that evoke emotion, celebrate local culture, and create memories, something that AI may support but can never truly replace.

This conference reinforced that the future of tourism lies in collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and intentional experience design. Platforms like SAACI are more than conferences, they are transformational spaces where industry leaders exchange knowledge, challenge conventional thinking, and influence the policies that will shape the future growth of tourism in South Africa.

Thank you to SAACI, the speakers, panellists, sponsors, and every delegate who contributed to these meaningful conversations. The work begins now as we turn these insights into action and continue building a more inclusive, resilient, and globally competitive tourism industry.

26/07/2026

Day 1 at the SAACI Annual Conference at Capital Zimbali has been an incredible start to what promises to be an inspiring three-day journey.

The conference officially kicked off with a pre-tour hosted by KZN Tourism and Film and Durban Tourism, giving us the opportunity to experience and inspect the newly opened Club Med South Africa, one of the largest resort developments in KwaZulu-Natal and the first Club Med resort in the country.

As Ixperience Travel & Tours, this firsthand experience equips us with valuable product knowledge, enabling us to confidently recommend and sell this exceptional destination to both our corporate and leisure travel clients. Site inspections like these are essential in ensuring we provide authentic, informed, and high-quality travel experiences.

Tourism remains one of the key contributors to South Africa’s GDP and continues to be a powerful driver of economic growth, investment, and job creation. It is encouraging to be part of an industry that creates meaningful opportunities while showcasing the best of our destination.

We are excited for the next three days filled with networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and identifying new opportunities that will strengthen our business and the tourism sector as a whole.

A sincere thank you to SAACI, KZN Tourism and Film, and Durban Tourism for the warm hospitality and for creating such a valuable platform for industry collaboration.

22/07/2026

⛳ Sisters who swing together, grow together!

Join us this August for the Swing to Sisterhood Golf Day—a day dedicated to connection, confidence, wellness, and fun.

🌸 9 Holes
📸 Professional Photography
🤝 Networking
💗 Sisterhood

Dress in your navy bottoms and blush pink collared top, and let’s make memories on the course.

Bookings are now open!

📞 Phila: 078 268 9976
📞 Zime: 061 433 6841

04/07/2026

A historic moment for the ILembe District! ✨

We are humbled and honoured to have been entrusted with coordinating the first-ever Sports, Arts & Culture Appreciation Awards hosted by the ILembe District.

From concept to ex*****on, our team at Ixperience Travel & Tours was committed to delivering a premium, prestigious, and memorable celebration that honoured the outstanding individuals who continue to inspire excellence across sport, arts, and culture.

Congratulations to every award recipient. Your dedication, passion, and achievements are shaping communities and inspiring future generations.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the for the confidence placed in Ixperience Travel & Tours. It was a privilege to be part of this landmark occasion, and we look forward to creating many more world-class experiences that celebrate excellence and contribute to the growth of our region.

Here’s to celebrating talent, preserving culture, and inspiring greatness! 🏆✨

03/07/2026

What an awesome day at the Ballito Business Experience Golf Day, proudly hosted by Enterprise iLembe!

The event brought together business leaders, investors, government, and industry stakeholders with a shared vision of positioning the iLembe District as a leading investment and tourism destination. It was an inspiring platform for meaningful networking, collaboration, and conversations about the future of our region.

One of the highlights was learning more about the exciting Club Med Tinley development. This world-class project is set to transform the tourism landscape, create employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and make a significant contribution to the GDP of both the iLembe District and the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

As tourism businesses within the district, we are truly honoured to be part of initiatives that drive sustainable development, attract global investment, and showcase the immense potential of our beautiful region.

Together, we are building a stronger, more prosperous iLembe.