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Goway Improves Online Brochures

Apr 19

Posted by CanCon Admin in Australia, Brochure, Downunder, New Packages, New Zealand | No Comments

With the launch of Goway’s Downunder brochure, new features have been added to the online functionality of the eBrochures.

“Responding to demand from our agent partners, we have improved several of the features” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis. “With so many at-home Agents and a focus on reducing paper usage, agents can now opt to utilize some of the new tools. Of course, the traditional brochures are still available to be ordered atGoway.com/brochure.”

New features include:

  • A more modern look and feel
  • The option to view the brochure in “full screen” mode
  • The ability to download the brochure as a PDF to store a file copy electronically.
  • The function to share the brochure to a number of social media platforms, including twitter, Facebook, my space and more.
  • The brochure can be translated to any language and the translation pops up in a choice of all languages.

Goway’s commitment to providing time-efficient options that reduce the need for paper in today’s electronic environment follows a recent announcement that all most documentation (tickets, vouchers, itineraries, quotes and invoices, are now available in electronic format that are emailed directly to agent partners.

The new 132-page Downunder brochure can be viewed online at Goway’s website, and future Goway brochures will be available in the same format.

Goway offers “Loonie” pricing to Australia – up to 50% off

Dec 23

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Goway Travel, the leading North American travel specialist to Downunder, has today announced special sale pricing to Australia in conjunction with the Goway-Qantas Aussie Airpass. The sale pricing reflects savings of up to $1200 per person, offering low season fares during the traditional “peak season” to Australia.

“Our aim is to provide the very best deals available to North American Globetrotters,” commented founder and President of Goway Travel, Bruce Hodge. “Canadians are savvy consumers, and we are offering this great deal only through 19Jan. We anticipate that this new fare will encourage many more travellers to explore this great country.”

The Airpass, with a lead price of CA$1199 from Vancouver, is available for $1299 per person for travel 1-31May and just $100 more for travel 29Jan-30Apr ’09 or 1Jun-21Sep ’09. The pass also includes three FREE domestic flights within Australia, with additional flights available at additional costs.

With the Goway-Qantas Aussie Airpass, travellers enjoy the freedom to explore Australia’s many popular destinations at their own pace; experiencing the wildlife of Kangaroo Island, modern and vibrant Sydney, or historical Melbourne.

For more information on the Goway-Qantas Aussie Airpass, visit http://goway.com/downunder/australia/g_q_airpass_can.html or call 1-800-387-8850.

Goway Offers New Australia Luxury Rail Cruise – ‘The Southern Spirit’

Jul 23

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Goway has announced a new luxurious train service called ‘The Southern Spirit’ that will operate each summer season from November 2008 on a variety of outback Australian train routes.

The Southern Spirit will be a luxury Australian rail cruise offering 8 different itineraries that visit a number of different destinations across Australia’s rail network, combined with deluxe excursions and exclusive events. The Inaugural journey departs Darwin on 25 November 2008 bound for Sydney on a 13 day/12 night rail cruise across the heart of Australia. It will travel through the Red Centre to the scenic south-east corner, with stopovers in Katherine, Alice Springs, Cooper Pedy, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Moss Vale. Each unique journey on board the Southern Spirit will take guests through some of the most breathtaking scenery Australia has to offer. On board, guests will enjoy unparalleled luxury and unmatched personal attention with 24-hour cabin service. Guests can choose to travel in the prestigious new Platinum Service deluxe cabins or the hallmark Gold Service, with all the creature comforts in a compact twin cabin.

The transcontinental journeys are combined with a suite of deluxe excursions staying at five-star hotels, together with once in a lifetime exclusive events at stops along the way. The uniquely Australian events include a candlelit dinner underground at Coober Pedy or a spectacular seafood dinner in a marquee on Coffs Harbor Jetty or Australia Day celebrations 36 storeys up, overlooking the spectacular harbour city of Sydney at sunset. Each itinerary offers a different combination of journeys and experiences. For example, itinerary 5 ‘The Great Coastal Epic’ is an impressive rail cruise from Perth following the coast through four states, visiting six mainland capitals, and arriving in to the sunshine city of Brisbane after 13 days and 12 nights.

Great Southern Rail, Chief Executive Officer Tony Braxton-Smith said, “The Southern Spirit is not only a new Australian train journey with a fantastic array of destinations and experiences, it sets a completely new standard of deluxe rail travel in Australia”. “Each of the eight luxury rail cruises showcases some of Australia-s most prestigious tourism offerings. There is something to tempt everyone, from the adventurous and exciting to the laid-back and indulgent. The Southern Spirit is a perfect mix of the rich diversity of Australia’s landscape and some of the most exciting city highlights”, he added.

“We are delighted to bring this new luxury rail travel to the North America marketplace. Our travellers have come to expect that Goway will have the latest product offers, and the new Southern Spirit journeys are a fantastic way for Canadians to experience our majestic landscape” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis.

The Southern Spirit journeys will run from November 2008 to February 2009 with each offering an adventure of a lifetime combining luxury travel, iconic outback experiences and once in a lifetime events.

For more information call 800 387 8850 or visit Goway.com. and select “Rail Travel”.

Name Goway’s Kiwi and win a trip to New Zealand!

Jul 2

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Goway Travel, a leading North American Travel Specialist, is proud to announce the sponsorship of a kiwi chick at Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua, New Zealand.

To celebrate, Goway is inviting North American residents to submit a suggested name for the Kiwi! The successful submission will be awarded a trip for two to Rotorua, New Zealand, including round trip airfare from Los Angeles/San Francisco or Vancouver to Rotorua, 5 nights accommodation, and entry to Kiwi Encounter to view the kiwis.

The kiwi is simply unique and commands a position all of its own in the bird world. It exists nowhere but New Zealand and its evolution is due to New Zealand’s isolation. However, ‘eccentric’ national symbol is an endangered species and Kiwi Encounter is playing its part to bring our treasured icon back from the brink of extinction on the New Zealand mainland.

To enter, simply submit your name suggestion, together with contact details, at www.goway.com/namethekiwi by midnight September 30, 2008. Alternatively, submit your entry by mail to:
GOWAY Name the Kiwi Contest
3284 Yonge Street
Suite 500
Toronto ON M4N 3M7.
Mailed entries must be postmarked before September 30, 2008. The winning name will be announced at Goway.com on October 15, 2008.

This kiwi will join Goway’s expanding family of sponsored animals; Matilda, Walter and Kiah (koalas), Zeke the Tasmanian Devil and Orville the Cheetah.

Downunder Catalogue Features Over 350 Ideas

May 9

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If you are looking to travel to Australia, New Zealand and/or the South Pacific (the lands Downunder), you should request the appropriately named DOWNUNDER brochure. Distinguished by its’ upside down DOWNUNDER logo, the brochure is available from most travel agents.

Produced and distributed by Goway Travel, the DOWNUNDER brochure is more a catalogue than a brochure. It features over 350 travel ideas ranging from walking and 4WD adventures to self drive suggestions to rail and cruise ideas to Stays of Distinction and classic independent itineraries.

To help potential travellers find their way through the brochure, a new “Bookmark Guide By Travel Idea” has been developed.

“DOWNUNDER is a collection of our most popular travel ideas plus those new product offerings we believe will become popular” states Bruce Hodge, Founder and President of the 37 year old travel specialist company. “Many more ideas can be found on www.goway.com but our main recommendations are featured in the DOWNUNDER brochure.”

Goway Travel, established in 1970 has grown to be North America’s largest travel company specializing in the South Pacific. They also have a very large office in Sydney that maintains price and quality control and is only a toll free call away for assistance and advice to travellers.

To receive your copy of Goway’s DOWNUNDER contact your travel agent, call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123 or email info@goway.com.

Goway’s Downunder Launch At G’Day Toronto’s Aussie Biosphere

Feb 12

Posted by CanCon Admin in Australia, Brochure, Downunder, Expos/Seminars | No Comments

It’s Australia Week in Canada and next Saturday, February 17th, at the purpose-built Australian “Biosphere” in the middle of Dundas Square, Toronto, Goway will launch their 2007/08 DOWNUNDER brochure.

From 15-18 February, the Biosphere will be hosting world-class Australian entertainers, music, art and film. Goway is the official Travel Sponsor of the events, along with Qantas Airways.

On Saturday morning, the downunder specialist will be hosting the Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast from 8am-10am. Guest speaker will be renowned adventurer Jon Bowermeister, who will showcase his recent adventures in Australia, paddling Tasmania’s coastline on assignment for National Geographic.

Special travel offers will be available for attendees and you can be among the first to receive the hot-off-the-press Goway DOWNUNDER catalogue that has expanded to 116-pages, featuring over 350 travel ideas.

Admission to Goway’s Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast is free but an RSVP is required. For more information on Jon Bowermeister, the special event and how to register please visit www.australiaweek.ca/events/travel.htm.

If you cannot attend you can order Goway’s new DOWNUNDER from your travel agent, email info@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123.

Goway Announces Fall Dates for Annual Go Globetrotting Travel Expos

Sep 14

Posted by CanCon Admin in Africa, Asia, Downunder, Expos/Seminars, Goway, South Pacific | Comments off

Goway has released the Fall dates for their roadshows across Canada. “Go Globetrotting Travel EXPOS” provide an opportunity for agents across Canada to educate themselves on Goway’s exotic destinations, as well as network with destination experts and meet with potential clients.

Featured will be all Goway products to Downunder, The Pacific Islands, Africa and Asia. Destination specialists will be in attendance to conduct feature presentations on the company’s programs. Agents who have clients interested in travelling to any of these great destinations are invited to bring them along to the EXPO. There will be show specials as well as an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to Downunder.

Want to know about the best known parks in Africa? Meet real AFRICAExperts specialists.

Looking for the perfect vacation to discover ancient culture in Asia? Bob Glazier, with years experience in travel to Asia, will be available to unveil the mysteries of the region!

Want to know where the best islands are for swimming in crystal lagoons and lounging on exotic beaches? Islands Expert, Dave Mackay, will be on hand to recommend the best romantic and idyllic escapes.

Ready to learn more about Downunder? Goway’s Australia and New Zealand “Wizards of Oz” like Steve Martin have all the answers.

Please visit our venue dates page.

Introducing KIAH, Goway’s Adopted Koala!

Aug 3

Posted by CanCon Admin in Australia, Contests, Downunder, Goway | No Comments

Goway’s “Name the Koala” contest is now complete, and the winner will be off to Australia to visit the company’s newest adopted marsupial.

The name “Kiah” was selected from thousands of entries and is an aboriginal term meaning “from a beautiful place”. The winner of the contest, Tonya Froemel, of Wisconsin, has won a trip for two to Cairns, including round trip airfare with Qantas Airways, 5 nights accommodation and a daytour to Rainforestation to meet the koalas.

“We thought the name was appropriate for our beautiful new female joey. It also reflected the Aboriginal culture of Australia” commented Bruce Hodge, President and founder of Goway Travel, “Australia is fortunate in that it offers a great diversity for visitors, from our indigenous culture to our numerous National Parks and unique wildlife.”

Goway offers a wide range of vacations to Australia that include the opportunity to spend time in Cairns, including their 9-Day “Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef, starting from $1599USD. Goway also offers their unique range of “Holidays of a Lifetime” escorted tours, as well as customized vacation offers. More information on these offers is available at www.goway.com.

Rainforestation is a 40 hectare tourist attraction set amidst World Heritage Rainforest only five minutes drive from Kuranda Village and half an hour from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. At Rainforestation, visitors can wander through the Koala and Wildlife Park or join in one of the complimentary guided walks to see cassowaries, dingoes, crocodiles, kangaroos, koalas, snakes and wombats. Also at this 40 hectare tourist attraction are Army Duck tours of the rainforest, and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience.

DOWNUNDER – BROCHURE OF THE YEAR

Jan 2

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When it comes to promoting Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands, the best brochure in North America was recently judged to be the travel planner produced by Goway Travel. Identified by the up-side-down DOWNUNDER trademark, the brochure also offers the largest variety of travel suggestions, with over 300 ideas.

The Downunder Tourism Export Awards were made in Sydney in December by the “Downunder Travel Bulletin” a bi-weekly travel digest presenting the latest developments within Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Tourism’s infrastructure and industry. The objective of the awards is to encourage excellence in the promotion of Downunder’s tourism assets.

Established in 1970, Goway is the oldest and largest company in Canada specializing in travel to the fabulous lands Downunder. They are also the only company that owns their own office in Sydney, which was set up to be of extra service to Goway travellers.

Goway’s catalogue has an idea for everyone … from backpackers to business people, eco-cruisers to 4WD adventurers, train “buffs” to beachcombers, budget travellers to discerning V.I.P.’s.

Copies of Goway’s award winning DOWNUNDER brochure are available from travel agents. You can also call 1-800-387-8850

The Romance of Rail Travel by Goway

Jul 12

Posted by CanCon Admin in Africa, Asia, Downunder, Goway, New Packages | No Comments

Goway Travel encourages travellers to experience the romance of rail travel through legendary and unique journeys in several exotic destinations. The selection of journeys include the longest rail journey in the world, a journey aboard an Orient-Express train, and one of the world renowned trains which journeys through Southern Africa.

“Goway offers a wide range of travel experiences throughout the South Pacific, Asia and Africa” commented Bruce Hodge, “but rail travel is truly exceptional. You experience landscapes, fine dining and unique accommodations that most people miss by flying between destinations”.

Many of the rail journeys are in some of Goway’s most popular travel itineraries.

In Australia, Goway’s “Holiday of a Lifetime”, the Waltzing Matilda, includes travel from Adelaide to Alice Springs aboard the legendary Ghan. The ultimate journey through the heart of the continent is also available connecting right through to Darwin, and travellers enjoy two nights and marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes; from the rusty reds of the Red Centre, to the tropical splendor of Darwin.

In Asia experience an unforgettable rail journey in the sumptuous comfort of the Eastern & Oriental Express. A journey of 1900 km through Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, it connects some of the world’s most remarkable cities and encompasses all the mystery, excitement and sheer beauty of the East. A subtle balance of Eastern culture and Western comfort, combined with the adventure of a journey through the heart of Asia provides a unique travel experience.

In Southern Africa step aboard Rovos Rail’s “The Pride of Africa” the most luxurious train in the world. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. In a series of journeys lasting from 24 hours to two weeks, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa’s greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania.