Cape Town Travel Massive recently hosted Empowerment Through Travel: An Inclusive Experience in December at the iconic Artscape Theatre. Organised by Sherise Dreyer, the event brought together passionate individuals, industry leaders, and creative collaborators to explore and celebrate the power of inclusivity in the travel industry.
The event started with a mesmerizing performance by The Edinburgh Festival Carnival, choreographed by Nkosinathi Sangweni. This performance set the stage for the day, beautifully capturing the intersection of travel, culture, and inclusivity — with a message that travel and culture can bring people together, regardless of background or ability.
Attendees were welcomed by Sherise Dreyer, Chapter Leader of Travel Massive Cape Town, who highlighted the significance of inclusivity in the travel industry. Sherise shared insights on how inclusivity drives innovation and fosters greater connections among travellers, businesses, and communities.
Marlene le Roux, CEO of Artscape, spoke about the importance of inclusivity in both the arts and travel sectors. She shared how Artscape is committed to creating welcoming spaces and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone to participate in the arts. Marlene’s words resonated with the audience and reinforced the value of creating environments where all individuals can feel welcome and valued.
Fuad Peters, Chapter Leader of Travel Massive Cape Town, spoke about Travel Massive’s mission to create an inclusive, dynamic travel community. Fuad emphasized the importance of collaboration and networking as a business strategy in the travel industry.
Balini Naidoo-Engelbrecht, an advocate for inclusive fashion, shared her personal journey and discussed how her designs are transforming the way we think about accessibility in travel. Her insights highlighted how design can enhance the travel experience for people with diverse needs and ensure greater comfort for all travellers.
We were also delighted to welcome William Boswell, a new member of the Cape Town Travel Massive community, who generously gifted a stunning painting to the event — a reminder of the creativity and generosity that defines our community.
The event’s prize giveaways added excitement and fun, with Thenjiswa winning an exhilarating shark cage diving experience, courtesy of Bonny from Shark Explorers, and Annalie Janse van Rensburg receiving a prize sponsored by Brent Karbonkelberg Tourism.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners who helped make this event possible:
This event demonstrated that inclusivity is not just a moral responsibility but also a powerful business strategy. By embracing inclusivity, the travel industry can build stronger, more welcoming communities and create experiences that cater to the diverse needs of travellers worldwide.
We encourage everyone to reach out to Sherise Dreyer and the Travel Massive Cape Town team to learn more about how inclusivity can help grow your business, create new opportunities, and enhance the travel experience for all.
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Thank you to all those who attended and contributed to making this event a resounding success. Together, we are building a more inclusive, vibrant, and dynamic future for travel.
As we look toward 2025 and beyond, we are excited to continue fostering a culture of inclusivity within the travel industry.
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What an incredible event! It was such a great opportunity to learn, connect with new members, and feel inspired to continue working toward greater inclusivity. Excited to see what’s next! A big thank you to Sherise for being an amazing part of the team and for all your support.
Thank you, Fuad, for your kind words and for being such a vital part of making this event a success! It’s inspiring to work alongside passionate individuals like yourself. Here’s to continuing our journey toward greater inclusivity together!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Sherise Dreyer and Fuad Peters for making us all feel so welcome.
I said it before and I'll say it again that being part of the Travel Massive Family Cape Town is indeed a privilege!
My pleasure to have conjured the painting. Seeing faces light up when viewing it was really "dydelik!"
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words and for being such a cherished part of the Travel Massive Cape Town family! It's always a pleasure to create spaces where everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Fuad and I are truly grateful for your support and camaraderie.
Your painting added such a unique and vibrant touch to the event—“dydelik” indeed! Seeing everyone’s joy and excitement was priceless. We’re so lucky to have your creativity and energy in our community. Here's to many more memorable moments together! 🌟
Thank you so much Sherise. Have an enjoyable "rest of the New Year" celebration!
This was my first in-person Travel Massive event and I'm happy I attended😁. Thank you Sherise and Fuad for a wonderful inspiring event🙌🏾🙏🏾! It opened my eyes in unexpected ways and I got to connect with amazing people.I hope to attend more events in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining us at the event! 😊 It means the world to know it left such an impact and opened new perspectives for you. At the heart of Travel Massive, and especially this event, is the idea of inclusivity—creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to connect across differences. 🌍✨ I’m thrilled you got to experience that and meet amazing people! Let’s keep building this inclusive community together. Looking forward to seeing you at many more events in the future! 🙌🏾🙏🏾