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Bookings & Bottles is a podcast for travel professionals who want more than just bookings, they want insight, systems, and stories (and maybe a little wine too).Hosted by Simone Snedorf, a TravelOps System Designer with a deep love for the travel industry, this podcast…
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A Father-Daughter Duo and a Colour Test That Could Explain Every Disagreement You've Ever Had (opens the original)
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Pete and Victoria are father and daughter, and business partners, at Golvino Tours, a golf and wine touring company built on flexibility and curated, personal experiences. In this episode we talk about their inaugural tour hosting an Egyptian delegation across the Peninsula, Robben Island, Table Mountain and the Winelands, why Pete believes South African tourism defaults too easily to cookie-cutter itineraries, and the "colour brain" communication system Pete brought over from thirty years in th
How a 90s Fire Truck Became one of Cape Town's Favourite Party Vehicle (opens the original)
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Tim Clarke, founder of Cape Sidecar Adventures, joins us to talk about Mrs. Doubtfire - a 1955 UK fire engine turned Cape Town's most unexpected party truck. We dig into how Tim brought vintage motorbike sidecars over from Shanghai to build a 20-year touring business, why COVID forced his mechanics to start a microdistillery, and how Sidecar Spirits was born inside a repurposed 1898 church in Woodstock. A story about reinvention, nostalgia, and never putting all your business in one basket. 🔗 Bo
Inside Onomo Waterfront: A Room Tour with Regional Sales Manager Patulla Davidson (opens the original)
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We took Bookings and Bottles on the road for the first time! 🧳 This episode we're on-site at Onomo Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town with Regional Sales Manager Patulla Davidson, who oversees Onomo's properties across Southern and East Africa. We tour a converted 1901 warehouse turned boutique hotel, meet the resident tuk-tuk driver, peek into a family-friendly twin room and a cozy budget queen, and get Patulla's honest 20-second pitch on why this 3-star property outperforms its price tag. Patulla D
A comedian scientist fighting depression one laugh at a time (opens the original)
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Ever wondered what happens when you mix high-level clinical research with the cutthroat world of New York stand-up comedy? In this episode of Bookings and Bottles , host Simone Snedolf sits down with the multi-talented Robyn Dunlop - a scientist, comedian, actor, and performer who has navigated both lab coats and international stages. Robyn opens up about her unconventional journey from Rhodes University to performing on Broadway, sharing how analytical thinking fuels her creative process and wh
The Ticking Time Bomb in Travel: Why "I Didn't Know" Is Not a Legal Defence. (opens the original)
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In this episode of Bookings and Bottles , host Simone Snedorf sits down with Henry-John, a legislative compliance specialist from LabourNet, to unpack the hidden HR risks threatening South African travel and hospitality SMEs. While founders excel at creating world-class travel experiences, the heavy administrative burden of compliance - like employment contracts, sector determinations, and data privacy - often gets pushed to the back of the closet. Henry-John explains why "ignorance of the law"
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