Building Smarter Travel
for a Global Generation
GladysTravel.com is an AI-powered travel platform designed to simplify how people plan trips around the moments that matter — from football matches and concerts to festivals and global events.
Our mission is simple:
to make travel planning smarter, faster, and more accessible for everyone.
The Story Behind GladysTravel
Because travel isn't just about destinations — it's about people, memories, and meaningful experiences.
Thabelo Nekhavhambe
Founder, GladysTravel.com · Johannesburg, South Africa
GladysTravel was founded by Thabelo Nekhavhambe, a young entrepreneur from South Africa with a vision to transform how people experience travel.
But this is more than just a tech platform — it's personal.
The name "Gladys" comes from his grandmother — Gladys — who raised him and had a profound impact on his life. She represents resilience, care, and unwavering support — values that continue to shape the foundation of this company.
GladysTravel was created to honour her legacy and to carry forward that same sense of care into the way people experience the world.
What We Bring Together
Everything in one place. One search.
Instead of searching across multiple websites, GladysTravel brings everything into one place — tailored to your destination and event.
Flights
Find and compare flights to your event destination
Hotels
Hotels near the venue, matched to your budget
Itineraries
Day-by-day plans in Gladys AI voice — real and vivid
Experiences
Local restaurants, attractions and hidden gems
What We're Building
More than a travel website.
We are building a platform where global events become accessible to anyone, anywhere — where planning a trip feels as natural as having a conversation.
As we grow, our goal is to become the go-to platform for event-based travel worldwide — connecting millions of people to experiences they'll never forget.
Travelers can plan complete trips in seconds
Experiences are personalized through AI
Global events become accessible to anyone, anywhere
Every journey feels seamless and intentional
Group trips planned together, not across five group chats
This is just the beginning.
GladysTravel is being built with a long-term vision: to redefine travel through technology, personalization, and human-centered design — while staying rooted in the values that inspired its name.
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