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Goway Announces Fall Dates for Annual Go Globetrotting Travel Expos

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.

Travel To IndoChina

Meet the people, experience the culture and savour the cuisine; Goway Travel’s newly released TravelIndochina brochure is a melting pot of tours; an array of independent, locally hosted tours that showcase the region to perfection. Travellers that opt for a memorable experience in China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and India can now request Goway’s 100 page brochure, offering small group journeys within, or combining, 6 different Asian countries.

Goway invites travellers to share their passion for Far East travel – the cuisine, the natural beauty, the history, culture and people. Opt for a “Taste of Vietnam”; 7 Days featuring Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta from CAD$1340, or explore Angkor Wat with Goway’s 7-Day Inside Cambodia from CAD$1200. For the more adventurous, travel overland from Bangkok to Hanoi, 16 Days featuring Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Lak Sao, Hanoi from just CAD$2,710.

Goway’s quality first class tours range from 5 to 27 days in duration with a maximum of 15 passengers. This is the perfect size group and gives flexibility and informality with no hassles, escorted by professionals with a wealth of knowledge on the destinations.

Travel… and put something back:
Goway’s partner travel company supports the Fred Hollows Foundation and their worthy work to cure cataract blindness in the region, and the Loreto Foundation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), which assists disadvantaged, poor and disabled children through education. They also support other organizations throughout Asia dedicated to the improvement of education, health and living standards.

Goway Appoints Business Development Team in the East

To help agents expand their long haul and repeat traveller business with Goway, the company recently appointed two Business Development Managers for Eastern Canada.

“Since we really cater to Globetrotters, we keep expanding our product to Downunder, Africa and Asia”, stated Bruce Hodge, President of the 35 year old company. “The objective of our Business Development Managers, Paul Badics and Nicole Churchman, is to help agents tap into this lucrative long haul world traveller market and sell our exciting products”.

Specifically, Paul will be responsible for GTA West, Ottawa and Quebec and Nicole’s focus is on GTA East, the Maritimes plus South Western and Eastern Ontario.

Nicole brings over 10 years experience in the travel industry, most recently with

CIBC Aeroplan and previously with Royal Scenic Holidays, Thomas Cook and Marlin Travel as well as with Ski Express in Sydney Australia.

Paul has 20 years of experience in the travel wholesale and airline business, primarily in Sales Management, as well as in various Customer Sales and Service functions. Recently, Paul has consulted for US Travel suppliers, and has held positions at Royal Scenic, RBC Travel Insurance, Signature Vacations, British Airways, Air Canada Cargo and Air Canada Passenger Sales. As well as promoting Goway’s growing tour product, Paul and Nicole will be emphasizing to agents the advantages of dealing with the “complex air itinerary” experts at GowayAir, Goway’s consolidation division and the Goway GroupsOnly specialists for Downunder, Africa and Asia.

The Romance of Rail Travel by Goway

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.

Getaway to Downunder

Goway Travel, the globetrotting specialist to the “Lands Downunder” have announced the addition of several comprehensive programs to Australia and New Zealand. Goway’s signature “Getaway” range of tours are a collection of their most popular air-land inclusive itineraries.

Although a few classic Getaways are featured in Goway’s award-winning 108 page DOWNUNDER brochure, more than 50 other Getaways, including those to Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, can be found on their website, goway.com.

“Our Getaways are very competitively priced, pre-packaged tours that include airfare, accommodation and sightseeing”, commented Bruce Hodge, founder and owner of Goway Travel. “Some are flexible in that the itineraries can be modified with the help of our staff in order to accommodate the needs of our clients. Other Getaways are so special that they must be purchased as presented in order to take advantage of the exceptional prices”.

From a 16-day Classic Australia package visiting Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs and Cairns, priced from $4549 per person, to self-drive packages such as the 16-day Lord of the Rings tour from $3469 per person, Goway offers a wide range of travel.

Goway’s NEW 2003 ASIA BROCHURE

During these unsettling global events international longhaul specialist, Goway Travel is offering the “TOTAL” Travel Protection Plan to passengers booked on all of its travel programs to Downunder, Orient/Asia or Africa.

When passengers purchase their travel protection plan through Goway Travel within seven (7) days of their initial deposit they also receive the Goway Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver Benefit that allows them to cancel their Goway travel arrangements 72 hours or more before their scheduled departure for ANY REASON NOT COVERED by the travel protection plan provisions. When a cancellation that is not covered by the travel protection plan provisions occurs during a penalty period, the cancellation penalty will be returned in Goway Travel Certificates, with the balance of the refund made either in cash or credit card credit. It is to be noted that the Goway Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver does not cover penalties associated with air or other travel arrangements not provided by Goway Travel.

“We are committed to providing the best-valued, quality holidays available and will always look after the best interests of our clients”, stated Bruce Hodge, President of the 33 year old specialist company. “Our objective is simple” continued Hodge “when clients travel with us, we want them to be more than satisfied with our services so that they will recommend us to their friends and that they will book another Goway idea the next time they travel.

For full details on Goway’s “TOTAL” Travel Protection Plan call 1-800-387-8850 for information