About Stanley Tollman

Stanley Tollman is best recognized as a success story in the international world of travel. He is a notable business professional, with a multitude of credits to his name. Stanley grew up in the hospitality and tourist services realm that led him to build global travel organizations from his roots in South Africa. He currently holds the position of Chairman of the world-acclaimed TTC —The Travel Corporation, a key player in the international travel and tourism industry that serves over a million satisfied customers every year. Stanley has close ties to South Africa, the place of his birth, where he is a strong supporter of local charities. His success began in his early 20s, when he first became a millionaire. Stanley earned an honorary graduate degree from Schiller University and is now a resident of the UK.

Professional Attributes

Stanley Tollman’s passion had always been in the hospitality trade. Starting with the management of his parents’ hotel and restaurant in his late teens, he quickly had a vision of building a hotel chain, leading restaurants and even importing wine in South Africa. Stanley continued his entrepreneurial skills in real estate by constructing the world-acclaimed Tollman Towers Hotel. It was regarded as the highest building in Africa and was recognized as Africa’s first hotel to be credited by the World’s Best Hotels.
Stanley’s career flourished when he continued to invest in other tourism activities and real estate, by joining up with the Court Hotels chain. The group expanded and turned into the ever popular Trafalgar Tours. Founded in 1947, Trafalgar Tours is known worldwide for providing a host of one million happy travelers with destination adventures in the UK, Europe and Eastern Mediterranean, South America, USA and Canada. Stanley’s commitment and devotion to the international travel business prospered to realize his success with TTC - The Travel Corporation, where is now Chairman of the Board. TTC manages well over 25 travel companies that provide a host of services including leading hotels, exceptional tours and other travel needs. TTC is known the world over, with 40 offices and a staff of 4000 on every major continent.

The Art of Generosity

Stanley Tollman, recognized for his successful business ventures and creative spirit, is also a prominent supporter of charities and charitable foundations especially in his native South Africa. This year, a prestigious group of TTC representatives met in South Africa. In an effort to encourage travel to beautiful South Africa, TTC helped to establish Destination South Africa, to increase awareness and tourism in the state. Conference delegates, family and friends proudly honored Stanley on his 80th birthday. In lieu of his 80 years, Stanley gave back to his community with generous donations to South Africa’s charities—the Amy Biehl Foundation, the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre, and the Make a Difference Foundation. Stanley is a patron of South Africa’s extinct flora and fauna, and also supports the arts with the Tollman family art award.