People & Operations Manager

Siobhán McLaughlin

Siobhán studied Marketing and Management in University before beginning a career in retail management. She has over six years' experience covering both Commercial and Operational roles. Her own traveling adventures have ignited a passion for helping others to realize their travel dreams, with a particular interest in outdoors and activity-based trips. She spent nine months on a round-the-world journey visiting twelve countries across three continents and hopes to continue exploring new destinations.

Siobhán's role in Mahlatini allows her to work in her ideal industry, while using her expertise to support the team in delivering flawless customer service.

Mahlatini Destinations Explored

Kenya
Nepal
Tanzania

Most Memorable Trip

Taking in the view from the ‘Roof of Africa’ is a moment I will never forget. Climbing Kilimanjaro may not be the obvious choice of honeymoon for everyone, but the overwhelming feeling of achievement and awe at the beauty and variety of nature we encountered made every footstep worthwhile. No trip to Tanzania would have been complete without a safari, and my first encounters with the breathtaking wildlife has left me yearning for more.

Top of My Bucket List

I can’t wait to have the opportunity to explore South Africa. Bringing my children on their first safari is a trip that is firmly on my wish-list, and South Africa is the perfect place to do this. Of course it wouldn’t be the perfect holiday if it didn’t include a cold, crisp glass of wine, and what better way to enjoy this than in the winelands. An added bonus would be spending time with our amazing team members based in the Mother City.

Favorite Safari Animal

"Watching a herd of elephants cool off in a watering hole is a memory I will never forget, and they have captured a piece of my heart. Their playful nature and strong family bonds show what amazing and intelligent animals elephants are."

Sundowner of Choice

"For me, a rum is the perfect drink to round off the day. A trip to Mauritius is definitely on the cards to try the local brands."

Favorite Property

"It has to be the Silo Hotel—the perfect mix of luxury and design and an ideal base to explore Cape Town. "

Top Travel Tip

Write down your highlights at the end of each day, whether on your phone or by putting pen to paper in a journal. You can experience so much in one trip that you may forget the unique moments. Your musings will help you recall the details in years to come, and might inspire your next adventure!

The Best Part of My Job

Seeing our team grow and our people develop. Since joining Mahlatini in 2018 we have doubled the number of team members and have grown across all departments. It’s exciting seeing skills and experience improve, but most importantly we have developed an amazing culture and I genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.