La Luonde Holdings (Pty) Ltd
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Branch: | Seda Tshwane Branch |
| Business Start Date: | 2019-04-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Tour Operator – City, Adventure, Wildlife, Museums and Attractions Tours; Transfers, general supply of goods, Social Functions, Accommodation, & Car Hire Bookings Services
Challenges/Needs:
Capital funding (TEF, Asset Finance, etc.) for fleet (buses, combis and sedan).
Access to markets –international markets and access to exhibitions.
Quality Standards Implementation and Certification – ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 21000 for Tourism Services.
Further business management training.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The business attended Business and Financial Management Training and was funded by Sedfa for business establishment as well as Covid Relief funding.
The business was recently assisted with Promotional Materials and International Market Exhibition - Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, May 2025.
The business was recently assisted with Promotional Materials and International Market Exhibition - Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, May 2025.
Outcome Details:
Sedfa advisory and trainings, funding and marketing promotional materials and international exhibitions, resulted in business management efficiencies, funded expansions, brand visibility and improved access to markets, which improved sales turnover.
The turnover of the business improved by R609 250, or 44, 5% from R1 368 337 to R1 977 587. The net profit also improved by R254 436 or 60% from R423 187 to R677 623.
Six (6) new jobs were created, and four (4) were sustained. The business now has 10 employees.
The turnover of the business improved by R609 250, or 44, 5% from R1 368 337 to R1 977 587. The net profit also improved by R254 436 or 60% from R423 187 to R677 623.
Six (6) new jobs were created, and four (4) were sustained. The business now has 10 employees.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Our dream of unique tours and travel experiences is gradually being realized to largely improve the tourism sector. We are very capable for economic growth and job creation. We look forward to more development and funding from Sedfa. Thank you very much.
