Goway’s GroupsOnly Department is pleased to announce the appointment of David Pitts, a Latin America specialist, to the Groups department.

“David brings a wealth of product and destination expertise to Goway’s newest group destinations in Latin America,” commented Groups Manager, Barbara Norton. “David has first-hand knowledge of the destination, and his sales team will be the departments, driving force for all our Latin American Groups.”

David is originally from Australia and is well respected in the tourism industry, having most recently held a senior Product Management position with a major Canadian wholesaler. For group travel, Goway can offer a customized itinerary and quote ranging from Spanish study trips in Guatemala, to wine tours in Chile as well as the company’s traditional and most well known South Pacific group itineraries.

Goway 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 is also successful in handling large passenger movements for major world events and are currently handling all North American bookings for the World Masters Games in Sydney in 2009.

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.

Goway today announced the appointment of Jasvinder S. Binning to the position of Webfares Development Manager. With over 10 years in the travel industry, Jasvinder brings a wealth of experience to the position.

“Jasvinder has extensive knowledge of the wholesale and air consolidator industry, which is imperative in this position.” Commented VP Air, Jim Morrison. “He also brings a well-rounded knowledge of the industry and has the skills to expand and improve Goway’s consolidation business.

Jasvinder has held management positions with the British Airport Authority and American Express Travel Service Network prior to joining Goway. During his years in the industry, Jasvinder has also held positions as Secretary to the Heathrow Co-ordination and Slot Performance Committee, Communications Executive at Cheville Clothing Ltd, and is a permanent member of the Institute of Logistic Transport.

In the role of Webfares Development Manager, Jasvinder is responsible for all on-line web sales, pricing, contract management and marketing of Goway Agent web site. Goway’s online booking engine is only accessible to travel agents.

“I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic organization” stated Jasvinder, “Goway has such a stellar reputation in the industry, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its’ success”.

Jasvinder can be reached at 1-800-387-8850 ext. 398, or by email at Jas@goway.com.

Goway Travel today announced the appointment of Doug Vogl to the position of Product and Marketing Manager, Asia. With over 25 years experience in the travel industry, Doug brings a wealth of experience to the position.

“Doug has first-hand knowledge of Asia, which is imperative in this position” commented VP Product and Marketing, Scott Duncan, “Doug also brings a well-rounded knowledge of the industry and has the skills to expand and improve Goway’s Asia vacations”.

Commencing his career in retail sales, Doug has also held senior management positions with Canadian Airlines and Cathay Pacific. His experience also extends to Business Development with two wholesale companies, with a focus on Asia as a destination.

During his years in the industry, Doug has been on the board of several industry associations including The Toronto-Chinese Golf Association, The Canada-Chinese Business Association and most recently on the ADS (Approved Destination Status) committee for Canada and China and ACTA.

As Product & Marketing Manager, Asia, Doug is responsible for the quality and pricing of the entire Goway Asia product range, training and development of Goway reservations staff, and destination education training.

“I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic organization” remarked Vogl, “Goway has such a stellar reputation in the industry, and I’m looking forward to returning to the wholesale environment”.

Doug Vogl replaces Bob Glazier, who retired from Goway at the end of April. Doug can be reached at 416-322-1034 ext. 534, or by email at doug@goway.com.