Archive for October, 2006

Goway Thanks North American Agents

In recognition of the support of thousands of North American Agents, Goway is giving away tickets to Australia and New Zealand through to January 15, 2007.

Goway has been recognized as “Best Wholesale Partner” by over 4500 North American Aussie Specialists and in the USA’s 2005 Travel Weekly survey of travel agent subscribers, Goway scooped the awards in 4 out of 6 categories for the “tour operator they used most for the South Pacific”.

From October 30 to January 15, 2007, agents across North America can visit www.gowayagent.com and complete the online quiz (all answers are found on www.goway.com) for a chance to win a pair of round-trip tickets with Air New Zealand to Australia or New Zealand. For each booking made with Goway, agents receive an additional entry into the draw.

Eight grand prizes of two round-trip tickets to Australia or New Zealand will be awarded (one pair to one agent in each of the following regions: Maritimes/Newfoundland, Quebec, Southern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Central/Northern Ontario, Manitoba/Saskatchewan, Alberta/North West Territories/Nunavut, British Columbia/Yukon). The draw will take place on Australia Day (January 26, 2007), and winners will be posted at www.gowayagent.com.

GroupsOnly Specialists for Long Haul Destinations

groupsGoway Travel is the oldest and largest travel company in North America specializing in long-haul group travel to the South Pacific, Asia (including China and India), to all parts of Africa and to our newest destinations in Central and South America including Antarctica. The company’s exclusive GROUPSOnly division specializes in both affinity and special interest group travel as well as business travel including meetings/conferences and incentives. Goway’s GROUPSOnly are also very successful in handling large passenger movements for major world events and are currently handling all North American bookings for such diverse events as the World Police and Fire Games in Adelaide in March 2007, the International Dragonboat Competition in Sydney in September 2007 and the Breast Cancer Survivor Dragonboat Competition in Caloundra in September 2007. Goway’s GROUPSOnly will also be handling bookings for World Youth Day in Sydney in July 2008.

Goway has been in business for 36 years! They belong to U.S.T.O.A. in the United States, providing a million dollar protection for any group’s funds. In Canada, they are licensed and contribute to the Travel Industry Compensation Fund for a group’s protection. The GROUPSOnly division also provides competitive pricing, innovative itineraries, assistance with promotions and advertising, assistance with designing flyers and presentation folders, comprehensive documentation and Group Information Kits.

Barbara Norton is the General Manager of GROUPSOnly and runs a dedicated team of 12 who are all experienced, travel planning experts that have travelled extensively to all of Goway’s destinations. Each year, senior Group Coordinators attend the important trade shows in the South Pacific, Asia and South Africa to keep updated on new product and new destinations. The GROUPSOnly team works closely with agents to ensure that from the initial planning stages to the group’s return their GROUPSOnly experience is stress free and profitable!

All Goway GROUPSOnly proposals include a detailed itinerary and competitive land and air quotes in net CAD or US dollars, and, depending on the size of the group, tour directors can travel free. Sample group movements by Goway’s GROUPSOnly over the past 6 months include pre/post cruise groups in Asia and the South Pacific, Dragonboat teams to Singapore, cultural interest groups to China, a general interest group to Vietnam, college study groups to Australia, African safari groups, a walking club to New Zealand and a business conference in Malaysia.

Goway Wins Prestigious Award Voted by North American Aussie Specialists

opal_2006.jpgGoway was presented with the “Best Wholesale Partner” prestigious award by Tourism Australia in Cairns, Australia in September 2006. Presented at the annual Aussie Specialist “Corroboree” Convention of North American Travel Agents, Tourism Australia’s “Opal Awards” Gala Evening recognizes commitment to marketing and promoting Australia by the travel trade.
The award for “Best Wholesale Partner” was voted for by thousands of North American Travel Agents, and was accepted by Scott Roseblade and Emma Cottis of Goway Travel. “Being recognized as travel agents’ favourite partner is a great honour for Goway,” commented Bruce Hodge, owner and President, “It is also a tribute to the team at Goway who are hard working and passionate about delivering amazing experiences.”
Votes for the award were submitted by Tourism Australia’s Aussie Specialists, a group of over 4500 North American dedicated and specialised retail travel agents actively selling and promoting Australia.

Since 1970, Goway has been providing unforgettable travel experiences to Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand and the Islands of the South Pacific. Today Goway is recognized as one of North America’s leading travel companies for individuals, families and groups to select exotic destinations around the globe. Goway has offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto and Sydney, Australia.
To receive copies of Goway’s award-winning “Downunder” brochure, email brochures@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850 (for brochure-only requests, select extension 123).

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