Lydia Kortekaas | Fearless Explorer | A Legacy of 18 Years on the Road

Lydia Kortekaas

Some professionals let their loyalty speak for itself. Lydia Kortekaas is one of them. After eighteen years with Silverjet — a remarkable tenure in an industry where careers rarely stand still — she has recently joined Jambo Safari Club Tours, stepping into a new chapter that promises to be as rewarding as the ones before.

In the Dutch luxury travel world, Lydia's name carries weight. Not because she seeks recognition, but because those who have worked alongside her tend to say the same thing: someone serious, passionate, who knows her destinations inside out.

"Lydia is one of those professionals who doesn't need an introduction. Her track record does the talking."

At Heritage Resorts, she is a familiar face. For years, she has returned to Bel Ombre with a familiarity that goes well beyond a commercial relationship. She knows the teams, she knows the properties, she understands the spirit of the house. And it is precisely this deep knowledge of Bel Ombre — and of the Indian Ocean islands more broadly — that she now brings to Jambo Safari Club Tours. A rare asset, built on the ground, visit after visit, island after island.

That blend of professional rigour, genuine curiosity for her destinations, and human warmth is what makes Lydia a valuable voice for any operator looking to position the Indian Ocean seriously within their offering.

On the golf course, she is equally at home. A dedicated golfer, she experiences the product from the inside — and for a resort like La Réserve Links Golf, that is anything but a small detail. She doesn't sell what she doesn't know.

At Jambo Safari Club Tours, Lydia takes all of that expertise with her. We wish her, with real pleasure, a wonderful new beginning.