TOURING SOUTH AFRICA

About Us at Touring South Africa

Charles Edward Robbie III
Managing Director of Dreamweaver Holdings Ltd.

I have been in the Tourism Industry for over 30 years and the experience that I have gained during this time, has stood me in good stead with my colleagues.
I am well known in the hospitality and tourism industries. I started learning about hotel management at an early age with my Father and Godfather owning the Queens Hotel in East London.  Yes you guessed it, scrubbing dishes! I then went on to being assistant manager at the Deals Hotel in East London, home to the pop band "The Dealians". I then went on to the Spur Group and was assistant manager at the Cheyenne Spur in East London.
I then set off to Europe and became the manager at Wienerwald in Hamburg Germany ( A sort of Nandos). After 4 years there, I went to Scotland and became the General Manager of the Glasgow Carlton Hotel, then owned by Mr Crawford Jolly.
After returning to South Africa in 1984, I became a coach driver for Translux and PlusBus. It was here that I found an interest in Guiding and went on to become a National Touristguide. I joined Thompsons Tours in 1998 and was with them as the Escorted Tours Manager, the KZN Transport Manager, and manager of the Client Services Department. Yes, I had 3 caps! I left Thompsons at the end of 2007 and went into semi-retirement, while at the same time, managing the Starlight Cruises Shuttles to date.
My Tourism and Hospitality achievements to date include:

• Being a registered National Tourist Guide - in German and English
• Being a registered Tourist Guide Examiner
• Being Hon. Secretary to the National TouristGuide Association (SAARTG)
• Being an office bearer to the Kwazulu chapter of SATSA
• Being an office bearer to the past marketing authority of KwaZulu (TANK)
• Being Hon Secretary to the Natal Tour Operators Association (NATO)
• Managing both the Escorted Tours Division and the Kwazulu Touring Division of the largest Tour Operator in South Africa - Thompsons Tours
• Courses completed include: Defensive Driving, SA Host, Public Relations and Hotel Management

I am passionate about Tourism and the many thousands of satisfied customers who have over the years enjoyed my hospitality and dedication, can attest to this. Rest assured that placing your trust in Touring South Africa is truly appreciated and my promise to you is that we will do our utmost to ensure you a pleasant holiday experience.

Enjoy South Africa - We do!