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Goway iPad Giveaway

Aug 10

Posted by PressRelease in Agents, Holidays of a Lifetime, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Goway Travel, North America’s leading long haul wholesaler, has announced that agents booking qualifying tours will be rewarded with a free iPad, in addition to generous commission payments!

Goway’s unique incentive is based on sales of select dates on Goway’s HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME, their signature small group escorted touring experiences designed for globetrotting travellers. Of the thousands of travel ideas Goway offers, only 10 are classified as HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME and include top quality touring and first class hotels, and are led by Goway’s professional North American Tour Directors.

The FREE iPad incentive is valid for the following 2010 trips for new bookings between now and 31 August 2010:

10 day BEST OF NEW ZEALAND – 14th October 2010: All the top sites of the North and South islands

20 day MAGIC OF AFRICA – 10th September 2010: South Africa including Kruger, Swaziland, Garden Route, Cape Town, Victoria Falls

18 day SPLENDOURS OF CHINA & TIBET – 8th September 2010: Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Chengdu (Pandas), Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai

21 day MIDDLE EAST TREASURES – 4th November 2010: Egypt, Jordan and Israel

20 day MAGIC OF ECUADOR & PERU – 28th September 2010: Quito, Galapagos Islands, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Lima

For prices, itineraries and all the many inclusions please go to www.holidaysofalifetime.com. For any help selling these fabulous trips please email info@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850

Fly to New Zealand and Australia for One Senseless Price

Jun 14

Posted by PressRelease in Australia, New Zealand, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Goway Travel has today announced an incredible limited time offer for travel “DOWNUNDER” worth over $200.

For a limited time, Goway will include two free nights accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand, when combined with an Air New Zealand airfare booked 14-18June 2010 for travel 01August-21September. Airfares from Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane start from just US$728 (including fuel surcharge, excludes taxes of US$170) and include 2 nights accommodation at the centrally located Copthorne Hotel in Auckland.

For those with more time to explore New Zealand before continuing to Australia, Goway offers a number of great travel ideas including:

North Island 9-day self-drive from CA$759 exploring the beaches of the Coromandel coast, the thermal activity of the Rotorua region and the wineries of the Napier region. Includes accommodation, car rental, and Goway’s exclusive self-drive kit.

For those who want to sit back and let someone else do the driving, Goway’s extensive range of escorted vacations includes a 16-Day New Zealand Adventure priced from CA$3325 that includes accommodation, daily breakfast, cultural touring experiences. This escorted tour explores the best of the North and South Islands and is the ultimate New Zealand journey!

For more information on Goway’s offers and product range, visit Goway.com or request a copy of the 132-page DOWNUNDER travel planner at Goway.com/brochure or call 1-888-469-2944

*Airfare prices listed include fuel surcharge. Excludes Government fees and taxes of up to $170 USD, depending on routing, which includes the Passenger Facility Charge of $4.50 and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD per person per enplanement in the USA to a maximum of $10.00 USD. Taxes are subject to currency exchange fluctuation, routing and may vary from the estimated taxes shown. All rules and terms and conditions of fare type purchased will apply. Additional baggage charge may apply. Other restrictions and conditions apply.

Free Hot Air Balloon Safari

Apr 20

Posted by PressRelease in Africa, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Goway’s AFRICAExperts are always on the look out for interesting and authentic experiences. Imagine being up high in the sky overlooking East Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve where over two million zebra and wildebeest migrate annually…The Masai Mara is the most famous safari destination in Africa; their eco system contains the largest amount of lions in the entire world. Silently gliding in a hot air balloon over grazing herds as the sun rises, is a spectacular experience.

East Africa, in particular Kenya and Tanzania, is filled with a kaleidoscope of landscape, wildlife and people that are infinite in variety. Boundless stretches of savannah are dotted with herds of game and every herbivore you can think of. There are many places to see here such as: Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Samburu National Reserve, Aberdares National Park, Kigio Wildlife Conservancy and Serengeti. Witness a lion or cheetah stalking through tall dry grass or be enchanted by warriors dancing in the warm sunset.

Explore the best of both Kenya and Tanzania on Goway’s 14 Day East Africa Deluxe Safari. The balloon safari over the Mara is normally an optional extra. Goway is offering a 10th August departure which includes a FREE balloon safari (valued at $500 per person) This classic overland tour follows a circular route incorporating all the major parks and reserves in both countries.

Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts, says: “What is particularly impressive about this vacation is that this trip takes place during peak season when the chances of seeing the migration are high.”

Goway’s 40 Trips for 40 weeks promotion includes the opportunity to win a trip to Kenya. For more information on these and other travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, or email info@africaexperts.com or visit AFRICAExperts.com.

Get Illuminated with Goway in Israel

Mar 8

Posted by PressRelease in Africa, Product Updates, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

The second annual Jerusalem Festival of Light takes place through June 9th – 16th, 2010. This spectacular event is situated within the Old City where ancient sites, architecture and alleyways are brought to life with lights, art and music.

The Festival of Light includes 70 innovative artists from Israel and abroad, who integrate technology and beauty with 44 km of electrical wire. Many special attractions and exhibits will be showcased along with a Virtuosi performance combining dance, theatrics, acrobatics and special pyrotechnic effects. The Symphony Orchestra, along with internationally renowned lighting designer Avi-Yonah Bueno will be opening the event with a massive concert performance at the Sultan’s Pool. Last year’s event brought 250 000 visitors from around the world to observe this truly unique event.

“Jerusalem is a must see destination and people should visit for at least two days to get a real taste of all of the rich history,” states Emma Cottis, Marketing Manager at Goway. In February, Emma travelled to Israel and visited Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee to review Goway’s product.

Goway offers a chance to visit Israel with The Holyland Experience 8 day trip Experience package starting from CA$1581. Tickets are available for the “Festival of Light” performances. The tour starts and ends in Tel Aviv and includes: Tiberias, Capernaum, Banias, Nazareth, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Dead Sea and Massada. During the 5th day of this itinerary, you can observe the Old City of Jerusalem by day and return by night to view an amazing urban transformation at the Festival of Light.

You can even have a chance to win a trip to Israel in Goway’s “40 Trips for 40 weeks” promotion. For more information on these and other travel ideas please call 1-800-245-0920, or email info@africaexperts.com or visit AFRICAExperts.com.

Goway’s “All Ways” Downunder Fam Trips

Mar 8

Posted by PressRelease in Agents, Packages, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Goway has this week announced that they will host a group of 40 North American Agents in April 2010.

Highlighting the many ways to reach Australia, Goway has partnered with Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific and Air Tahiti Nui to operate 4 tours that meet in Sydney for a party to celebrate Goway’s 40th Anniversary. Invited to the event are also Goway’s management and staff from the Sydney office, as well as preferred partners from the South Pacific region.

4 groups of 10 North American agents will explore Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand Australia, and arrive in Sydney for the 1970’s themed party on 29 April.

  • Departing 21 April, the New Zealand familiarization will explore Auckland, the Waitomo Caves, the thermal centre of Rotorua and the capital of Wellington. After Sydney, the trip returns to North America on 30 April.
  • For agents bound for Tahiti, they will see the main island and also explore Moorea and the idyllic island of Bora Bora, which departs 23 April and returns from Sydney on 2 May.
  • In Fiji (22 April-1 May) participants will explore the main island also visit some of Fiji’s beautiful outer islands before continuing to Sydney for the celebrations.
  • Agents bound for Australia will be treated to time in cosmopolitan Melbourne before journeying north to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef before joining the other groups in Sydney. The trip departs on 22 April and returns 2 May.

Cost – $540 per person, twin share plus taxes and fees. Cost includes flights from the West Coast of the USA, accommodations, transfers, touring and most meals, plus Goway’s Anniversary Party.

Rebate – after attending the trip, Goway will rebate $500 to the agent on the first booking with Goway.

To apply, agents must register interest by entering Goway’s 40 Trips in 40 Weeks sweepstakes at www.goway.com/40th and identify themselves as a travel professional. By registering, agents are automatically entered into the 40 Trips for 40 weeks Sweepstakes, and will also receive an exclusive bonus coupon from Goway.

Goway Celebrates by Giving Away 40 Trips Worth Over $250,000

Feb 4

Posted by PressRelease in Contest, Goway, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

As 2010 is Goway’s 40th Anniversary year, many celebrations and promotions have already begun with the company. The biggest promotion to date, and probably the biggest all year, is a 40 TRIPS GIVEAWAY. Yes the company is giving away 40 amazing trips for two to the exotic destinations in which they specialize. The total value of these trips exceeds $250,000.

“This is the biggest trip give-away that we know of”, states Bruce Hodge, the founder and President of Goway.

Prizes range from a 7 days Highlights of Jordan trip (valued at US $2,070) to a 22 days fully-escorted, all-inclusive tour of Australia (valued at US $22,554).

For golfers there is an exclusive package to the PGA Presidents Cup in Melbourne. For romantics there are several World’s Most Idyllic Islands escapes; for the active and adventurous an African overland journey, Inca Trail treks and fun touring experiences in Europe and Australia. A visit to the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, Abu Dhabi and India, China, Israel, South Africa and Antarctica are also available.

In all, if someone won all the trips Goway is giving away they would visit more than 40 countries. Winners of the prizes, if they wish, will be able to give their prize away within a month of winning and they will have up to a year to travel.

Travel agents are invited to participate in the competition. Those that do will receive a $40 credit for their next booking with Goway and will be eligible for other initiatives that Goway will be bringing out over the year.

More information on Goway’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations and Promotions can be found at Goway.com/40th.

Early Bird Savings with Goway’s AFRICAExperts

Nov 24

Posted by PressRelease in Africa, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Travellers booking with Goway’s AFRICAExperts on one of the unique 17-day Shongololo Southern Africa itineraries will save up to $410 if they book by 31st January 2010.

“The Shongololo Express already offers excellent value for money considering it includes accommodation, sightseeing and two meals a day,” said Moira Smith, General Manager AFRICAExperts. ‘It’s like cruising Africa….by Rail!”

The Shongololo Express travels by night, maximizing sightseeing opportunities during the day. It is an unique South African cruise-train that carries its own fleet of mini vans which are used to take passengers on daily guided sightseeing drives.

The train operates two 17-day trips. The Good Hope starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town, or vice versa, and is a comprehensive tour of South Africa that includes all of the great sights including Kruger National Park, Zululand, the Drakensberg Mountains, Klein Karoo, the winelands and the spectacular Garden Route.

Six countries are visited on The Southern Cross route that starts in Johannesburg and ends at Victoria Falls, or vice versa. The route passes through Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana and includes visits to Kruger National Park, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, and Chobe National Park in Botswana.

The Shongololo Express uses classic 1950’s carriages with accommodation in four two-person categories: Emerald, Commodore and Gold cabins have ensuite facilities, Ivory cabins have shared facilities. The train has a dining car, lounge and bar cars and breakfast and dinner, prepared on board, are served daily.

Goway Waives Penalties For Single Travellers Bound For Africa!

Oct 30

Posted by PressRelease in Africa, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Goway’s AFRICAExperts has today announced savings of up to $720 for single travellers on their World in one Country South Africa tour.

“Typically, single travellers may pay up to double the twin share rates for vacations,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager, “and our offer is a great getaway for travellers that prefer to travel alone and meet new friends from around the world” The World in one Country tour allows visitors a glimpse of South African wildlife, scenery, traditional cultures of old as well as the dynamic South Africa of today. From wildlife reserves that teem with birdlife and excite with sightings of the infamous “Big Five” to modern cities, world renowned wine farms, ancient forests and the arresting beauty of rugged coastlines to long stretches of warm waters and golden sands. This tour encompasses a huge slice of South Africa hospitality, culture and sights.

Prices start from $3,262CA and single passengers save up to $720 per departure. This is valid for new bookings for travel before 31October 2010, but excludes the World Cup Soccer period 01Jun10 to 31Jul10.

Save $1,000 on Goway’s Downunder

Oct 1

Posted by PressRelease in Australia, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Goway Travel has extended their spectacular offer for travellers bound to the South Pacific this year.

For every booking before November 30 2009, Goway is offering a $500 air credit per person on bookings on any of their escorted motorcoach tours of 14 days or longer, for travel before 31 March 2010. These virtually all-inclusive tours are escorted by experienced Tour Directors and include all the ‘must-see’ sights of Australia and/or New Zealand.

“This is certainly an incredible deal, especially when you take into account the great fares available at the moment” commented Meghan Boyd, Product Manager, “The South Pacific is now coming into summer, so this is really great value for anyone who wants to explore the scenic sights of New Zealand, or explore the beauty of Australia.”

Qualifying trips include:

New Zealand Wonderland, a 16-day superior journey from Auckland to Christchurch or vice versa and featuring a journey aboard the Tranz Alpine Express through the Southern Alps, cruising on Milford Sound and seeing the Glaciers of the West Coast. Prices start from $4220CA and include accommodation, transport and sightseeing; a pre-purchased meal plan is also available.

16-Day Outback Wonders of Australia journeying from Sydney to Darwin via Adelaide, the underground town of Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock and Katherine. Prices start from $5270CA and include accommodation, transport, sightseeing and most meals.

For those with enough time to explore both countries in-depth, the $500 air credit is available on each qualifying tour purchased. For more information on Goway’s Downunder Escorted vacations, visit www.goway.com. Many escorted itineraries are featured in Goway’s popular Downunder travel planner; for a copy, call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

GowayAir Offers More Solutions for Competitive Net Airfares

Sep 25

Posted by PressRelease in Air, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

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GowayAir has announced the launch of a three-tiered service to combat the challenges facing retail agents. GowayAir offers great solutions for agents to purchase competitive net fares and get superior customer service.

  • Gowayair.com offers agents the opportunity to buy direct at the agents only website and qualify for booking bonuses on Goway’s Agent Incentive Card Program. Fares are ultra competitive to destinations worldwide.
  • For agents who want the benefits of personal contact combined with great web-based fares, the trained experts at the Web Fares Call Centre can be reached toll free at 1-866-515-2874.
  • Launching 1 October is Goway’s Exclusive Complex Air Desk, providing a direct link to GowayAir’s highly experienced Air Experts. The team can provide competitive quotes, support and creative solutions on intricate airfare options to destinations around the globe. To contact the Complex Air Desk, call toll free 1-866 866 5494

“GowayAir has a well earned reputation for providing profit-making opportunities to retail agents by delivering creative fares and expertise on even the most complex routings” said VP Air, Jim Morrison.

“Our new Complex Air Desk takes the stress out of customized complex air quotes” added Jim Morrison. “The desk is manned by some of the industry’s most experienced staff and delivers the ideal shopping option for retail agents who want great net pricing on routings that are more complex than a simple point to point ticket.