Well a great time was had by all. I can’t believe that Malta isn’t booked out 24/7.
It is the most amazing holiday destination and there was something for everyone, which
Doesn’t happen often. Being there in festival week was so special, we went to Moster on
Assumption day and between fireworks displays, Mary being paraded down the streets, church bells ringing
I have never experienced anything so awesome and meaningful.
Your suggestion to do the Jeep treasure hunt on Gozo island was definitely the favourite, we had a chance
To explore the island while mingling with the locals and some teams bribing locals to fill in the answers but so
Much fun was had, they still talking about it. Lorien and Josey who you organised to escorted us to Gozo were fantastic.
We went on the Oh YEAH cruise on Friday night which took us to Comino Island where we docked for a few hours
Included was beer, wine, sangria, dinner and a DJ who could not believe that south Africans could party that hard
All for the price of 30 euro’s per person it was awesome. We swam in the med till about 11pm and then returned
To Mellieha. The boat left from the pier just below the Mexico restaurant 50meters from the hotel.
The hotel was great, good food, staff where helpful on every request. (With my luggage arriving a day late
they kept me informed on how far it was and when I could expect it, most comforting).
Thank you for suggesting Malta it was an absolute win.
Nab joint MD’s both asked me to tell you that they were most impressed with the choice
Of Malta, they so impressed with your professionalism and how quickly you got a trip together.
So well done.
So from me a big, big thank you for always suggesting such amazing destinations.

NAB

Thanks guys for everything. Give yourselves a pat on the shoulder and feel very proud! YOU DERSERVE IT!!!!!!!!
From my side, a big thank you, it was such a pleasure working with you guys and I’m going to miss sit, got sort of attached to you! Please pass on to the rest of your staff as well Clayton and Keystone. Unfortunately I don’t have their e-mail addresses!

Terri to you and your staff at Emperors. Thank you so much for all the extras that you have done for us on accommodation and the bar in the foyer! It was a big surprise and been much appreciated. Jerome and Maisie Yazbek was without words when they saw their Presidential Suite. It was such a big surprise to them, it was their wedding anniversary as well! They really enjoyed the sauna and spa bath!!!!! Should have given them red roses in stead of sunflowers!
Have a lovely day!

Farm Secure

I don’t know how to say WELL DONE without sounding over the top!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! The stand is awesome the food magnificent!
Thanks so much – you are a star and I trust your company knows your value!!!

Irizar SA (Pty) Ltd

Wow it’s over and we all back safe and sound. We had the most awesome holiday and everyone was so impressed with the hotel. EVERYTHING went off so well, Vishen was great he met us and then checked on us and On departure made sure everything was on time. 10 out of 10 to you all. Thanks again for all your hard work and organizing such an amazing place in such a short time.
Regards

Nab

Special thanks from ANI Gulf and North Africa for the excellent organization for our annual meeting in Cape Town. Hope to have more chances to work with you in the future.

Abbott Nutrition - Dubai

A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU for all your incredible suggestions, efforts, hands on professional manner in which our Sales Day 2010 was handled yesterday - the feedback has been phenomenal and the day remains a highlight of the year for all who attended.

Take care, and I look forward to our next joint venture that we will hopefully be doing in the not too distant future.

Chemical Services Ltd.

I would like to thank you personally for the major contribution you girls made to the success of PMA 2010.

The serious challenge you faced as a “first time “ conference company to PMA you aquitted yourselves with flying colours.

Whilst our attendance left much to be desired, the compact venue made it cosy. However, your hands on, behind the scenes work made congress a roaring success.

Chairman – PMA 2010

I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your professionalism, attention to detail, humor, patience and hard work.

Feedback from the Dealer network has been unbelievably positive and for this I say thank you. I could never have done this without all of you.

Sue - a special mention to you for being so unbelievably professional. You knowledge is as amazing as your check lists.
Fiona – you are amazing thank you thank you thank you

Well done to all of you for your excellence and performance.

BMW Group SA Aftersales

I want to bring to your attention just how wonderful it was for us to have Fiona organizing and managing our recent offshore sales conference in Zanzibar. We have had many sales conferences over the years and many of these have been out of South Africa, but Fiona and (Thompsons) Visions has really been the best. I really cannot give her enough praise for her attention to detail, her work ethic, and her quiet efficiency, and I would recommend her and the organization to anyone.

With gratitude,

Genop Healthcare

Just a belated note to thank you for your usual high standard of servise at Pezula. It was a great resort, and the whole event went off without a hitch. The food and staff were of exremely high quality, which made up for going "local" this year.

Abbott

Many thanks for your excellent assistance during these STF meetings - you have once again surpassed our expectations!

General Motors South Africa

Thank you Sue and Tanya, for all your hard work and attention to detail! Don’t know what we would have done without you. The event was very well received by all who attended, and we have received couple of mails thanking everyone involved. Hope to work with you again in future.

GMSA

I always ask myself the question “what makes an event successful?” Is it the planning of the event, is it the type of event or the implementation of the event. In my opinion it definitely encompasses all three of these elements. This is what has made the Phezulu event as successful.

The initial presentation of the Visions staff was professional and you surely know your business. What also made an impact was the fact that you admitted to your capabilities as well as your development areas from the start. Your lack of experience in dealing with an alcohol company certainly was not a stumbling block and your team certainly rose to the occasion.

Planning an event always takes a lot out of people but Sue certainly ensured that the process was as painless and smooth as possible. From the time that the team presented the different options to the final proposal was exceptionally professional. There was a concerted effort to understand our requirements as well as understand the delegates that would be attending the event. This ensured that the package was absolutely tailor made to our requirements.  The constant consultation and budget proposal ensured that we were always aware of the different stages of the process we were at. We were alerted of issues timeously and they were sorted rapidly. There was nothing that your team found insurmountable. They were very forthright with dealing with issues and resolving them.

Once the proposal was accepted the real planning began, Sue took control and made things happen. She ensured that our every need was attended to, as well as our requirements were met. The fact that I was taken on a recce to the venue to ensure that it was absolutely what I required, I felt was a special touch. There are not many event organisers that do this, particularly since it meant travelling to Mauritius for a few days. This gave me the absolute confidence about the event as well as the venue. The staff of the Shandrani hotel were absolutely fabulous and ensured that our every request was met with a can do attitude. At one stage I was concerned that people were just saying yes to get me to give them the business. This was because a lot of the requests were outside of their normal business practices which they happily accommodated. I was pleasantly surprised that they were not just paying lip service. Everything that had been discussed certainly happened as planned. The constant communication and follow up of information from Sue, certainly ensured that everything was in place prior to departure.

The departure process was flawless, thanx to Wendy. Although delegates didn’t follow instructions, which is nothing unusual, Wendy ensured that they embarked hassle free, as well as ensuring that the bags got to the hotel in one piece, and to the correct rooms once they arrived at the hotel. This being quite an achievement, as I battle to manage my own luggage when I travel. Once the delegates arrived in Mauritius, their problems all disappeared as Vanessa and Wendy ensured that they had absolutely nothing to worry about. The fact that delegates knew exactly who they needed to go to when there was a problem, certainly made people relax more. Having said this, the Visions team were also virtually invisible so delegates didn’t feel as if they were being watched at all times. This just added to the relaxed environment that we wanted and needed to create. Again, whenever there was a problem, it was sorted out effortlessly by both the Visions team as well as the hotel staff.

The main gala event was the highlight of the trip. The event absolutely blew the delegates away, and this was all due to meticulous planning. Visions had to deal with third party suppliers in Mauritius, which was a challenge in itself. This challenge was also overcome with no hiccups. The event was laid out exactly as it was explained. Nothing had been compromised and everything promised was delivered.

The biggest challenge was on the way back. Mauritius international airport had an unusual rush of travellers leaving the airport at the same time. The queues were going forever. Again the Visions team kicked into action and ensured that none of us were unnecessarily delayed and ensured that all were on the flight.

The letter may seem a bit dramatic, but the Visions team had absolutely impressed me. I have been in this industry for a good few years, and have never experienced the professionalism that was displayed by this team.

To Vanessa, Sue and Wendy thank you so much for your enthusiasm, commitment and resolve in ensuring that the event was a memorable occasion for all that attended.

Yours sincerely

BrandHouse

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you personally for the EXCELLENT service you have provided me and the Company. From the time that our account was handed over to you right to this day you have been absolutely professional and helpful in all aspects.

As you know, this was the first time that I have ever done anything this big and the event would not have been successful has it not been for your assistance. All the events rolled into the next with no glitches and we had absolute fun. (Not to mention that you were so positive about the weather. I think you have special influence there!)

The venue was fantastic, the food incredible, Tracey and Nick were absolutely hands on and Airventures were stunning!

Great fun was had by all and I think the measure of a great conference is when it appears to be seamless.

I will definitely recommend your services to any other Company, in fact I have already.

Electrolux

Dr Venter joins me in thanking you most sincerely for the great job you did in turning our awards into the most glamorous of occasions.

The impressive stretch sets, gobos and beautiful lighting were absolutely wonderful and much of the success of the décor is due to your own hard work and dilligence.

Working closely with Jacques and his team, you managed to transform the somewhat dull venue into fantasyland and everyone is still talking about it.

Thank you so much Sue in taking the ball and running with it.  I really appreciate all your professional efforts and would certainly like to call on you again to assist with other events in the future.

ALTRON Group

I guess we are all still coming down from the incredible "high" of our event. I have heard nothing but positive comments from our Customers, staff and Swedish Guests. The organisation was perfect, the food was fantastic, the entertainment was spectacular and the decor was awesome !!!

Please will you pass onto Linny her team and all of the many other people involved my congratulations and thanks for a truely fantastic effort. I am very proud to have been associated with such a professional team of people.

Atlas Copco

Thank you very much for doing such a splendid job in making all the required arrangements. I really cannot fault your planning and everything went according to plan. Many thanks for your assistance with the wireless presenter and I am looking forward to using your services during our next round of forums, which should occur around end of March and beginning of April 2007.

General Motors SA

Abbott Laboratories have used Visions for many years, including the years the company traded as Thompsons Tours. They have handled many of our major sales conferences and incentive trips both locally and overseas. I have found the company, and especially Jean Liddiard, to be efficient, helpful, and cost effective. She is adept at finding interesting and exciting activities around our chosen venues, for social activities and dinners.

With any major event, my prime concern is that it runs smoothly, and that any hitches are attended to promptly and effectively. This is a particular strength of your company, as Jean and her assistants always accompany our group to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

We last used Visions in January 2007 for our National Sales Conference at Victoria Falls. Many of our staff commented afterwards, that it was the best conference they had attended, despite having previously attended conferences in more exotic locations.

Abbott SA

Thanks again for all your wonderful input, your amazing organisational skills and your ability to put everything into practise - I so enjoyed working with you on this project and look forward to doing so again in the future. Also wish to say thanks to all the ladies in your office, especially to Eileen, who did so much towards making our Sales Day the incredible success it was. The positive feedback has been phenomenal and have been told more than once, that this was the "best sales day ever".
Scary, because how do you top it again next year!

Chemical Services LTD

I would like to make use of this opportunity to thank you for all your help and assistance in ensuring the success of our recent General Merchandise Conference. I know it is not always an easy task making sure that everything goes according to plan but you definitely achieved this. Your planning and attention to detail resulted in a problem-free conference for us and this is much appreciated. Once again thank you for all your hard work.

Pick ‘n Pay

Visions have been a valued supplier to Bytes Document Solutions and Xerox since February 2004. Visions have proven to be reliable, professional and valuable in all projects they have undertaken with us and we have always received excellent service. I would not hesitate in recommending Visions as a supplier in full confidence that they always deliver on what they promise. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries in this regards.

Bytes Document Solutions

Visions have been a valued supplier to Bytes Document Solutions since Mid 2004. They have always given us excellent service and exceeded expectation or delivery. Visions have proven to be reliable, professional and valuable in all projects they have undertaken. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them and we intend on continuing our relationship with them for in future endeavors. I would not hesitate to recommend them as a supplier to another company in full confidence and they always deliver on what they promise. Please do not hesitate to contact me in you have further queries in this regard.

Bytes Document Solutions