About the XL Travel Group
The XL Travel Group, formed in 2004, consists of prominent owner managed travel organizations, which collectively produce annual sales in excess of R1.8 billion
The strength of XL lies in the entrepreneurial spirit of its diverse and prominent membership base, the attractive remuneration model it offers, the high return on investment which is generated for the members, and the transparency of interaction that is prevalent and encouraged within the Group.
Members adhere to a Code of Conduct and Good Governance, which forms the fabric of its activities both internally and externally.
Internal communication is through the process of the Groups intranet ensuring that all operational staff is fully converse daily with travel advisory information received from suppliers such as airlines, hotels, car rental organizations and tour operators.
The Group is strategically located throughout South Africa, with over 110 offices and has formed a partnership with RADIUS, a global Travel Management organization. Membership of the XL Travel Group offers various benefits to Embassy Travel clients, including:
• Volumetric purchasing power with national and international airlines, hotel groups locally and abroad, tour operators and car rental agencies across the world
• Access to the latest IT travel platform that surpasses the best available in the South African travel industry
• Membership to a travel management grouping with strong international representation through XL Travel’s affiliation with RADIUS, with representation in over 70 countries and travel sales topping USD 25 billion
