Janine Salame

Janine Salame is a seasoned professional in the travel and tourism industry, currently serving as Partnerships Manager for Busbud, where efforts focus on transforming intercity ground travel. As Co-Founder of Travel Creators, Janine champions a human-centric approach to travel experiences. Previous roles include Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder in Residence at Founders Factory, leading Next Gen travel platform initiatives, and Global Touring Managing Director at Flight Centre Travel Group, where Janine drove operational strategies and collaborated on significant acquisitions. An early promotion to Managing Director at Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa saw Janine excel in optimizing market penetration and achieving substantial profit growth within emerging markets. Janine's diverse background encompasses various leadership roles and a commitment to social enterprise, evidenced by the establishment of an NGO during a sabbatical year. Educational foundations include diplomas in Tourism and Travel Services Management, complemented by a Mini MBA in Marketing.