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Monday 08:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00 Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

Lara Travel - Pty Ltd.

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Lara Travel - Pty Ltd.

Seekers Franchise Travel Office IATA membership enables travel agencies to issue tickets on behalf of airlines. Lara Travel achieved this goal in October 1999.
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The Beginning
Lara Travel was started in November 1996 by the proprietor, Lara Criticos, with the goal of establishing an International Air Transport Association (IATA) accredited retail travel agency and to delivering superior service to clients. Team
Starting initially as a "one-woman-business", the staff compliment has increased progressively and now includes a Managing Director, Key Accounts M

anager, experienced Travel Consultants, a Courier, a General Office Assistant, Receptionist and an Accounts Manager. ASATA
Lara Travel became a registered member of the Association of South Africa Travel Agents (ASATA) in January 2001. ASATA represents a forum in the industry to promote professional service with security for both members and their clients, providing the industry with protection and peace of mind. The Business
Beginning 2002, Lara reviewed her business goals and strategies and working closely with a Business Consultant re-structured and re-focused her business. Effective 01 March 2002, Lara Travel has been converted to a (Pty) Ltd. corporation and Lara has taken on a new Shareholder, Donna Hitchcock. Donna has many years experience as a Travel Consultant and will be concentrating on building closer relationships with Lara Travel clients, understanding their travel needs and providing personalised customer service. Franchise
Effective 01 July 2002, Lara Travel (Pty) Ltd. is proud to say that we became a Seekers Franchise, another tool in offering you the best deals possible.

Address

Mall Of The South, Shop G160, Crn Swartkoppies And Kliprivier Road
Johannesburg
2091

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

27114356742

Website

http://www.laratravel.co.za/

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Our Story

Any place. Anywhere. If you can dream it, we'll get you there!

Built on Service

After many years in the industry, Lara Casasola launched her own travel business in 1996, with the aim of offering a more personalised and streamlined service to her clients.

Within three years, Lara Travel had achieved IATA (International Air Transport Association) status as an Accredited Retail Travel Agency and was accepted as a member of ASATA (Association of South African Travel Agents) in 2001. Lara herself has served as an active member of the ASATA committee, a forum focused on promoting professionalism in the industry and security for ASATA members and their clients.

Adapting to growth

Lara Travel restructured in 2002, when travel veteran Donna Hitchcock joined as a shareholder and Key Accounts Manager, focused on building client relationships and adding her expertise to the signature Lara Travel personalised customer service.

In July 2002, Lara Travel became a SEEKERS Franchise Partner, another tool in offering clients the best deals possible.

With a history of seamless ex*****on and legendary service, Lara Travel adapted readily to the transformation of Travel Agents in the airline industry, from a commission based to a service industry.

Proudly South African

Lara Travel supports the Proudly South African Campaign, and complies fully with the membership requirements. First conceived at the Presidential Job Summit in 1998, under the leadership of former President Nelson Mandela, the PSAC is mandated to create and sustain quality jobs. Lara Travel is actively working towards this goal, including a strong BEE strategy plan.

Why Lara Travel?

The best thing about Lara Travel is the 14 strong team of dynamic, passionate, professional staff and management. From reception to consultant to management, they are committed to excellence and seamless ex*****on, in creating pleasurable experiences for their clients.

Conveniently situated at The Mall of the South, Lara Travel caters to both corporate and leisure markets, offering a comprehensive range of travel related products, services, and competitive prices for both International and Domestic travel.

Lara Travel's strong purchasing power and an excellent track record with Travel principles equals competitive prices and options in Travel products and packages.

The Agency is also linked to one of the leading international reservation systems, ensuring immediate access to all major airlines, car rentals, hotels and tour operating companies, ensuring immediate booking status advice and confirmation as well as the cost competitive, packages and fares.

The Product Mix

Air - Scheduled and Charter air services and Internet Reservations for Domestic and International Travel.

Hotel and Car Rental - we negotiate excellent corporate rates

Travel Insurance - all major Travel Insurance products are available at Lara Travel

Group and Incentive Services

Lara Travel is highly specialized in Group & Incentive Travel Services and will make all the arrangements for group travel. Fare benefits for group travel are credited back to the client.

Seminars and Conferences

From destination planning to ex*****on and bookings, Lara Travel is an indispensable partner in planning a conference or seminar. Clients can leave all the Air and ground travel, accommodation and tour bookings to the agency, freeing up their valuable time for content planning.

Sea Cruises

A selection of sea cruises to exotic locations

Holiday Packages

A selection of holiday packages to suit every budget

Seamless Service

Foreign Exchange - Lara Travel offers a full advisory service and, if required, will purchase foreign exchange, on behalf of clients, at very competitive VIP rates, through American Express

VISA services - advice and completion of visa applications, including submission and delivery

Delivery of Travel Documents - delivery and collection of all travel related documents.

After Hours Assistance - the after hours service number is 083 444 5545

Exclusive car park - parking at the airport, pick up & drop off, for Client's convenience

Website - Interactive website, informative travel information and special offers.

Total travel management

As any experienced traveller knows, complete consolidation of travel spend is necessary in order to achieve real savings.

Lara Travel has the expertise to manage travel portfolios in a professional and pro-active manner. From reservations, to visa, insurance and foreign exchange requirements, to air, rail and bus travel, to accommodation, car hire or transfers, to airport parking, Lara Travel will tailor make travel portfolios to suit individual clients.

Travel Policy

A well planned travel policy ensures that a travel portfolio controls expenditure, blocks abuse and generates exceptional returns.

Lara Travel works closely with clients to formulate and manage their exclusive travel policies.