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Goway’s AfricaExperts Ready for 2006

Jul 28

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AFRICAExperts by Goway has introduced its new lineup of African Safaris for the 2006 season. “Africa has had a tremendous boost in tourism since 2004 and the double-digit growth in areas of East and South Africa has sparked a great interest worldwide” says Firdosh Bulsara, General Manger of AFRICAExperts.

New for the 2006 season are Gorilla Treks in Rwanda, a totally upgraded East Africa program with new 4X4 Landrovers traversing the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania, and an expanded product range in Egypt with more hotels and Nile cruise vessels.

In Southern Africa, AFRICAExperts’ fully escorted “Holidays of a Lifetime” have been revised to include even better hotels than before. For the independent traveller, AFRICAExperts offers a complete range of options to suit every budget. The new brochure includes the Mala Mala and Ivory Lodges in addition to its current selection of South African Private Game Lodges. Due to popular demand AFRICAExperts is once again offering the 5th night free at selected lodges with a minimum stay of 4 nights, a savings of over $800 per couple.

In Namibia, the product is expanded to offer 4 new itineraries including a 7-day Flying Safari ideal for those with time-restraints. Rail journeys in South and Southern Africa once again include the famous Blue Train, the legendary Rovos Rail and the Shongololo ‘travelling hotel’ with its three journeys. The islands of the Indian Ocean – Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar are being offered with a variety of new hotels and spas, ideal for the honeymoon market.

“We are gearing up for yet another good year in Africa” said Bulsara, “I am very excited with the positive changes taking place on the continent and with the initiatives being taken by governments and tourist boards to ensure safe and memorable holidays to its visitors”.

Goway Appoints Business Development Team in the East

Jul 27

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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

Jul 15

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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.