Travel Trade
Dear Leisure Partner,
Thank you for visiting our new 'Travel Trade' page.
First Group constantly seeks opportunities to enhance the experiences of all our clients. We hope that this page will assist with all your reservation needs especially selected properties featured here.
We are proud to offer a wide range of travel options located in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga, North West Province, Western Cape and along the Garden Route. Our offerings include:
- First Hotels
- First Resorts
- First All-Suites
- First Apartments and Chalets
As one of South Africa's leading property management specialists, and in line with our ongoing efforts to streamline and improve our services, all of these properties are now available at preferential rates and may be booked effortlessly on all four GDS's.
Our properties are located in the most sought-after destinations and many of them are suitable for both the business and leisure travelers, with world-class conferencing facilities, outstanding restaurants and convenient access to public transport.
Please feel free to contact us should you require any information not provided here.
We look forward to our journey together.
TELEPHONE BOOKINGS
Brockwood Hall
Email : brockwoodhallreception@firstresorts.com
Phone : +44 122 977 2329
Bushman's Nek
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Cape Gordonia
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Chaka's Rock Chalets
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Club Hacienda
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Costa Smeralda
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Desert Rose
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Flexi Club on the Thames
Email : info@firstresort.co.za
Phone : +44 207 060 4711
Gethlane Lodge
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Hastings Hall
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Hole in the Wall
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Kowie River Chalets
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
La Cote D'Azure
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
La Montagne
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Lake View Cabanas
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Magalies Park
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Margate Sands
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Midlands Saddle and Trout
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Mount Sierra
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Oceanic
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Palm Park
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Perna Perna Mossel Bay
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Port Owen Marina
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Qwantani
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Riviera Suites
Email : wow@funholidays.co.za
Phone : + 27 861 112 170
Selborne Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate
Email : sbrervations@firstresorts.co.za
Phone : +27 39 688 1800
The Palace Resort and Spa
Email : info@optimabreaks.com
Phone : + 27 860 333 666
Whispering Waters
Email : res@whisperingwaters.co.za
Phone : +27 33 266 6893
If you would like to discuss a special or group rate with us, please contact our Senior Yield Analyst.
We offer commission of 10% on all our public rates minus tax (excluding negotiated rates) to all travel agents.
Why am I sometimes unable to find properties that I am searching for in the GDS?
Depending on the GDS being used, you may receive a message such as: "Please Return Alternate Dates" - Sabre "Hotel Not Available" - Galileo and Worldspan Or, on Amadeus, the property shows as closed. This simply means that there is no availability for the requested dates and is not a system error. In this case, please modify your date selection.
Why am I unable to view rates?
Following a cutover to a new chain code there are several reasons why rates may not be displayed. The most common reason is that in Sabre the HST Table needs to be refreshed by the IT department of the agency. There are however also instances of PCC codes not being loaded or being loaded incorrectly. In this situation our GDS Helpdesk will help resolve the situation as soon as possible.
Why am I unable to get a confirmation of a recent booking? What does "Pending Uncofirmed Segment" mean?
During a cutover to a new chain code the link between the CRS/Switch/GDS does go down temporarily. Please be patient and situation will rectify itself within 15 minutes. You may still do bookings during this time, but here may be a delay in receiving final confirmation of bookings. Availability on the GDS's are updated daily, but if you prefer to check live availability, please contact our booking agents directly on the numbers provided under "Telephone Bookings".
Why am I sometimes unable to cancel or change a reservation in the GDS?
Usually this is due to restrictions imposed on booking modifications by the property itself. Please check the policies attached to the rate for clarity, in some cases you may be able to cancel and rebook the accommodation instead of modifying it.
Who do I contact in the event of a problem and what information will I be asked to provide?
If you have any problems please contact our GDS helpdesk. To help us resolve your issues as quickly as possible please provide the following information:
• The name of the GDS that you use
• Your Agency IATA no. (for security)
• The PCC Code for rate access/viewership
• The Rate Schedule