🔹 Candy Phoswa joins our Corporate Travel Team as a Senior Travel Consultant, bringing with her over 18 years of invaluable experience in the travel industry. From Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, Candy’s journey has spanned top roles at XL Destinations, Connex Travel, Tourvest, and more — and now, we’re thrilled to be her next (and hopefully final!) stop.
💬 Operations Team Leader Kriloshni Gounden shares:
“We’re so excited to welcome Candy to the team! Her wealth of experience & industry insight will be a tremendous asset to our Corporate Travel Team. Candy’s fresh perspective & client-first approach perfectly complement our commitment to excellence. Welcome aboard, Candy!”
🛫 Quick “Fab Five” with Candy
• What do you love most about your job:
“Being a problem-solver & never getting bored — every day is different!”
• Favourite destination: London
• Bucket list travel: Mauritius, the USA, and London again
• Hobbies: Music, cooking for family, chasing waterfalls, and walking trails
• 2025 mantra: “In a world where everything is such a rush, take a minute to breathe. Don’t be hard on yourself. You’re doing the best you can. You are not in competition with anyone — you are your own limit.”
🔹 Theodorah Mabona joins our brilliant Finance & Accounts Team, where her expertise and precision will help support the smooth running of our growing business. We’re excited to have her onboard and look forward to the impact she’ll bring to our financial operations.
🌟 Meet Theodorah Mabona – or simply, Theo!
Theo is a dedicated and self-assured professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for excellence. She entered the travel industry in 2018 and brings with her seven years of hands-on experience, continually growing her skills and reputation along the way.
💬 In Theo’s own words:
“What I love most about the travel industry is the opportunity to learn and grow every single day. Whether it’s collaborating with suppliers, interacting with clients, or working with fellow team members — there’s always something new to discover. It’s a learning curve that never gets old.”
Although she hasn’t travelled internationally yet, Theo’s wanderlust is undeniable. Her bucket list includes South Korea, Seychelles, and New York City — destinations she hopes to explore to experience new cultures, cuisines, and perspectives.
📚 In her spare time, Theo finds peace and inspiration in reading — a form of therapy & a key part of her spiritual growth journey.
✨ Favourite Quote for 2025:
“I am the owner of my own life.”
A powerful affirmation of personal empowerment & taking charge of one’s own path.
Welcome aboard, Theo!
🎉 Candy, Theodorah – we’re so excited to have you both as part of our journey.
✈️At TAG (Travel Assignment Group) we’re more than a team — we’re a travel family, and you’re officially part of it!
Jonathan Gerber Joelene Roberts Gavin Stevens Pauline Collinson Debbie Van Heerden Irene Van Aswegen