Trade
The sales team is responsible for the promotion of the accommodation portfolio. This incorporates the promotion to an extensive trade network, including both international and local tour operators and travel agents. Frequent sales trips are conducted locally and internationally and they host and attend local and international workshops and trade shows, including the very popular SA trade show, Indaba. The trade is serviced through a dedicated website www.vlagents.com
The sales office assists with information on all Village & Life products including rates, contracting, brochures, web requirements and providing up to date marketing material.
We also offer our clients the service of a dedicated central reservations office, offering specialist advice on all our accommodation options. We also offer our UK clients a Toll Free number : 0808 238 0055
The department is headed by Ashlyn Worrall and assisted by: Cheslyn Joseph Trade Reservations Manager, Carla October Hotel Reservations Manager and Anitsa Alberts Sales Executive.
Contact
- Trade Sales Manager
- Ashlyn Worrall
- mobile +27 (0) 84 585 0029
- email : trade@vlife.co.za
- web : www.vlagents.com
- Trade Reservations Manager
- Cheslyn Joseph
- tel +27 (0) 21 437 9700
- email : res@vlife.co.za
- Hotel Reservations Manager
- Carla October
- tel +27 (0) 21 430 4444
- email : res@thebayhotel.com
- Sales Executive
- Anitsa Alberts
- mobile +27 (0) 83 273 5739
- email : sales@vlife.co.za
The online sales department is responsible for maintaining and managing the online distribution network for all Village & Life properties. We ensure all properties are promoted to the maximum number of potential customers through the use of various online systems. Our service responsibilities include; the build and development of a mutually beneficial relationships with all online clients, maintaining rate parity and real time distribution of rates & availability. The online networks includes, Internet Distribution Systems, Global Distribution Systems and Direct Booking Engine
The online sales team is headed by Ross Baines and assisted by Craig Trilivas.
Contact
- Online Sales Executive
- Ross Baines
- mobile +27 (0) 83 259 8347
- email : salesonline@vlife.co.za
- Online Specialist
- Craig Trilivas
- tel +27 (0) 21 437 9700
- email : online@vlife.co.za
ALL NEW! Harbour House Restored
After purchasing Harbour House Hotel in 2010, our chairman Maree Brink has once again added his personal touch by restoring the original seaside Manor House (built in 1920). This has brought the addition of 6 new rooms, a magnificent infinity pool and deck with endless views over Walker Bay and a few extra touches your guests are sure to love!
The Mussel Bar, NOW OPEN!
This restaurant on the Camps Bay strip boasts a truly unique and local single dish menu. A rustic ambiance, incorporating old school surf movies, lazy Sunday afternoon tunes and tasty food. Visit the The Mussel Bar website
Brian Smit - New Chef at The Bay Hotel
Brian discovered his passion for food when he started as a kitchen porter whilst travelling through Europe. After returning to South Africa he trained at top class restaurants in and around Cape Town such as The Garden of Africa in Stellenbosch, The Railway House in Muizenberg and The Brass Bell in Kalk Bay. In 2006 he partnered a friend in opening the very popular Noisy Oyster Restaurant in the West Coast town of Paternoster. He joined The Bay Hotel in 2011.