Who we are
Rêve Tourism Marketing offers in-market sales and marketing services to our tourism clients. Specialising in promoting tourism products from the Indian Ocean and Africa, our wide range of services offer a cost-effective way to penetrate the UK market and make sure that our clients' products are kept 'top of mind' by the UK travel trade.
Our knowledge of the Indian Ocean and Africa and our experience in the UK travel industry is second to none meaning that we are the most specialised and proactive tourism representation company in the UK.
Fiona Ellis
Our Sales and Marketing Executive, Fiona Ellis, grew up in the US, though her family is Zimbabwean. Fiona attained a degree in Rhetoric, Communication and French from The University of Richmond. After working in finance, Fiona set off to work at Nkwichi, Pumulani, and Kumbali lodges in Mozambique and Malawi. Fiona then ventured to the UK to further pursue marketing within the travel industry. Fiona now promotes our Africa and Indian Ocean hotel clients to the UK market.
Gillian Durrant
Gillian Durrant, Marketing Manager South Africa has been in the travel and airline industry for more than 36 years. She has extensive knowledge of all aspects of aviation and general travel and tourism. She enjoys an outstanding reputation with clients, travel trade, media and the public in South Africa, based on integrity and professionalism.
James Durrant
Our Sales Manager, James Durrant, has for the past 12 years been responsible for various sales and marketing teams both locally in the UK market and internationally. Born and bred South African with existing business interests in South Africa and the UK he is well positioned to drive South African division of Reve Tourism forward.
Patrick North Coombes
Our General Manager, Patrick North Coombes, has acquired years of experience representing hotels and destinations on the UK Market. Patrick also has an in-depth knowledge of the travel industry as well as his very strong knowledge of the Indian Ocean, having lived and worked both in Mauritius and in the UK.
Rachel Lewis
Our Sales and Marketing Executive, Rachel Lewis, after acquiring a degree in History and Politics, travelled extensively gaining a true passion for it. This lead her into the industry as a sales consultant for a leading tour operator before heading up business development for a specialist tour operator, where she gained invaluable experience of account management and sales. Rachel has now brought this experience to Reve Tourism solely promoting 5* Anahita The Resort.
Sue Gallagher
Our administrative support, Sue Gallagher, was born in the UK but moved to SA at a very young age where she grew up and attained a diploma in both Nature Conservation and Business Management. She worked in the Kruger National Park surrounds as well as the Waterberg and Botswana for many years managing both lodges and private game reserves. Sue is now working for Reve Tourism in Cape Town assisting the team, with all administrative duties.
