Travel entrepreneur shares his insights

JUSTIN Perumal, 39, is a travel entrepreneur with a passion for exploring and promoting the diverse landscapes and cultures of South Africa.

- ZAMANDOSI CELE

With a background in business strategy, Perumal has spent the past nine years building a career in the travel industry, motivated by a desire to connect with nature conservation efforts and cultural heritage.

After living abroad for more than eight years, he returned to South Africa, where he recognised the potential for growth in the tourism economy, particularly in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal.

We spoke to Perumal about his work and his personal aspirations.

How long have you been in the travel industry and what was the motivation behind it?

Having studied business strategy, the usual career trajectory is more corporate stooge vibes. However, I had been fortunate to travel through Europe, North America and, of course, the United Kingdom, where I studied prior to graduating.