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Great Savings on an Exotic Cook Islands Vacation

Aug 21

Posted by CanTrade Admin in IslandsEscapes, Packages, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

Web BannerIslandsEscapes by Goway has today announced a new marketing campaign in conjunction with Cook Islands Tourism and Air New Zealand to encourage more North American Travellers to visit this gem in the South Pacific.

The “Cash in on the Cooks” campaign offers travellers a $200 rebate per couple on any Cook Islands Vacation booked with IslandsEscapes between August 17th – November 24, 2009 and completed by February 28, 2010. For more information, visit visit our rebate page.

Starting from just $1659 per person (before rebate) for departure from Los Angeles with Air New Zealand, packages include 12 nights accommodation, transfers and airport welcome. A range of accommodations are available and some offer various benefits, including free accommodation, free breakfast, free car rental or food and beverage resort credits.

IslandsEscapes offers custom-designed vacations to this unspoiled gem of the South Pacific, including extensions to the stunning island Aitutaki. For honeymoons, IslandsEscapes‘ unique bridal registry allows couples to upgrade or enhance elements of their honeymoon.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit www.islandsescapes.com or call 1-800-667-6601.

Goway’s Great Giveaway

Jul 2

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Contest, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

soh2Goway has re-launched their “Great Giveaway” for 2009. For all new bookings from 29 June until August 31, 2009, Goway is offering weekly prizes and a Grand Prize trip giveaway for 2 to Australia.

To be entered into the weekly and grand prize draw, agents simply make a booking on any Goway vacation and will be eligible to win weekly prizes. Each week, one lucky agent will be selected at random to win a gift basket worth up to $100!*

In addition, all bookings made before August 31, 2009 will be entered into a draw to win a trip for 2 to Australia including round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, and 5 nights accommodation in Sydney.

*All agents with bookings with a posted deposit or full payment received Monday-Saturday will be entered into the weekly draw and also into the grand prize draw to be announced on September 16, 2009. Weekly prizes will be advised the week following the draw. Only one entry per booking, no form required. Effective 29 Jun ‘09

Goway’s Travel Planners can be viewed and ordered online at www.goway.com

For information and reservations, call 1-800-387-8850

GOWAY OFFERS FREE NIGHTS IN AFRICA

Jun 9

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

Goway’s AFRICAExperts has today announced a spectacular savings package for their travellers to South Africa, representing savings of up to $950 per person.

All travellers that book a minimum of 2 nights at Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape with Goway are entitled to a free 2 night stay at the One & Only Cape Town resort.

“This is an incredible deal” commented said Moira Smith, General Manager of Goway’s AFRICAExperts.  “Both Shamwari and One & Only are award-winning properties and the combination of a “Big Five” game experience with Cape Town is one of our most popular combinations.”

Shamwari Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), and is malaria free. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. 3 Day packages start from $1776 (http://www.goway.com/africa/southafrica/eastern_cape_area_game.html) and include 2 nights at Eagles Crag or Lobengula Lodge, all meals, game drives and selected beverages.

The One&Only Cape Town is close to the fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, at the foot of Table Mountain. The free 2 night stay includes 2 nights in a Marina Room including breakfast at “Maze by Gordon Ramsay”. Other dining options include Nobu, chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s first restaurant in Africa. http://goway.com/superspecials/canada/2009/06/04/cape-town/ 

For more information call AFRICAExperts at 1-800-245-0920, email info@africaexperts.com  or visit www.africaexperts.com

Goway Offers Special Pricing for India’s Golden Triangle

Mar 24

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Asia, Special Offer/Incentive | 1 Comment

Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, is currently tracking an increase in inquiries and bookings to India. To meet the demands of travellers, they have designed an amazing offer to tempt more North Americans to visit this “Incredible” destination.

“India tourism is up significantly even in lieu of the current economic turmoil”, says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia, “and this amazing 6 day offer to stay in India’s Oberoi Trident Hotels while touring the Golden Triangle of Rajasthan offers a great experience at a fantastic price.”

Goway’s Golden Triangle tour allows visitors to experience the sights of Delhi, the wonder of the Taj Mahal in Agra and the royal city of Jaipur specially priced at $949 USD through until September 30, 2009. Goway offers excellent airfares when combined with the above land packages available on Jet Airways, Emirates, Etihad and British Airways to name a few.

Goway offers several flexible modules that can be combined to create a custom vacation to include different destinations throughout India such as the Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary, Backwaters Cruise in Kerala or an amazing rail journey aboard the Palace on Wheels or Deccan Odyssey.

IslandsEscapes Launches Agent Incentive

Feb 23

Posted by CanTrade Admin in IslandsEscapes, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

IslandsEscapes…by Goway has today launched a major incentive to Canadian Travel Agents for bookings to the Idyllic Cook Islands. Coinciding with the launch of their 2009 “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, Goway is offering agents the opportunity to earn $100 per booking on any of their Cook Islands vacations.

The first 75 air/land inclusive bookings will earn a bonus payment of $50 per person, which will be credited to the agents Goway Reward Card (apply online at www.goway.com/thecard). The Reward Card funds can be redeemed at a wide variety of retail and entertainment outlets, including The Bay, The Sony Store, Golf Town many other recognizable outlets.

The Cook Islands are a spectacular vacation, honeymoon, or wedding destination. Starting from just $1469 per person for departure from Vancouver with Air New Zealand, packages include 5 or 12 nights accommodation, transfers and airport welcome. A range of accommodations are available and offer various benefits, including free accommodation, free breakfast, free car rental or food and beverage resort credits.

“These packages represent fantastic savings for travellers” commented Meghan Boyd, Product Manager, “and the value continues in destination because $1 Canadian buys over $1.55 New Zealand (the currency of the Cook Islands).”

IslandsEscapes offers custom-designed vacations to this unspoiled gem of the South Pacific, including extensions to the stunning island Aitutaki. For honeymoons, IslandsEscapes‘ unique bridal registry allows couples to upgrade or enhance elements of their honeymoon.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit the “$uper$pecial” section at www.goway.com or call 1-800-667-6601.

Agent Incentive for selling Goway’s Holidays of a Lifetime

Jan 19

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Africa, Holidays of a Lifetime, Special Offer/Incentive | No Comments

There are tours, fully escorted tours and then there are HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME®. Goway Travel is the only company to offer this range of exclusive tours to Africa, Asia and DOWNUNDER.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts is offering agents the opportunity to earn cash for their sales. For all new bookings made between 17 January until March 31, 2009 agents can earn up to $200 per booking ($100 per person) on Goway’s 18 Day Treasures of Africa (Kenya and Egypt) 12 June, 14 August & 06 November 2009 departures. The equally popular 20 Day Magic of Africa (South Africa, Swaziland, **Botswana & Victoria Falls – Zambia) 01 March, 25 July, 12 September, 10 October and 14 November 2009 departures are also available for this promotion.

Virtually everything is included on Goway’s HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME; international and domestic airfare (excluding taxes), specially designed fun themes, unique dining experiences, a twin share guarantee, sightseeing and first class hotels. Goway’s professional tour guide meets the group at the North American Gateway and escorts the tour throughout.

“We frequently see a large number of repeat clients on these fully escorted tours due to high passenger satisfaction” stated Christy Fraser, Africa Product Manager of the 39 year old company. “It is not unusual to see past travellers booking on three or more itineraries over the years. We’ve received requests to create more HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME itineraries” she continued, “and they are very easy for agents to sell in the first place, offering very lucrative commissions”.

The incentive payment will be credited to the agents’ Goway Reward Card, which enables agents to spend the incentives at a wide variety of establishments in North America. The incentive will be credited once final payment is received by Goway Travel. This offer is not valid with any other offers or incentives.

Full details of Goway’s HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME® tours, visit the extensive website at Goway.com. For more information call 1-800-387-8850 or email info@goway.com.

**not included in the 01 March 18 Day departure Magic of Africa.

IslandsEscapes Offers Fiji’s Luxury Heli Combo with Free Extras

Jul 24

Posted by CanTrade Admin in IslandsEscapes, New Package, Special Offer/Incentive | Comments off

Ascend to a higher level of luxury with IslandsEscapes…by Goway and two of Fiji’s award-winning resorts – Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji and Castaway Island, Fiji with the ultimate Luxury Heli Combo.

The experience begins with a minimum three nights of luxury at the award winning Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji. Here visitors will discover a comprehensive range of 5 star resort activities and facilities, including the most spectacular spa in the South Pacific…Bebe Spa. After days of bliss, your own personalized butler bids you farewell before you embark on a breathtaking helicopter flight along Fiji’s stunning coastline. Enjoy a personal viewing of the outer islands before arriving at the iconic Castaway Island, Fiji. Spend a minimum of three nights mesmerized by this magical island-s charm and beauty where Castaway is everyone’s place…and pace.

Included in IslandsEscapes‘ incredible exclusive ’spoil yourself’ 10 night escape are round trip air from Los Angeles, 5 nights Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji in a deluxe ocean view room, 5 nights at Castaway Island Fiji in an island bure, airport welcome, all relevant transfers including a one way helicopter transfer, and access to airport VIP lounge on departure all from $3079 per person.

Then, simply mention the words “luxury heli combo Island combo package” and travellers will receive all of the following absolutely FREE…

  • One hour spa treatments for two people at Outrigger on the Lagoon’s new Bebe Spa – taking pampering to new heights.
  • Scenic 20 minute helicopter transfers between Outrigger and Castaway Island for 2 guests. Not only breathtaking but a seamless way to travel.
  • Dolphin Safari Tour for two people, aboard Castaway Island’s fast luxury speedboat around the Mamanuca Islands.

This magical luxury bonus package is valued at over $1000 per couple and is FREE for a limited time only.

For additional information on this special offer or other great escapes please refer to the IslandsEscapes‘ “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” brochure, call 1-800-667-6601, or visit IslandsEscapes.com.

Selling Motorcoach Tours with Goway is a Rewarding Experience for Agents.

Feb 27

Posted by CanTrade Admin in Agents, Australia, Goway, New Zealand, Special Offer/Incentive | Comments off


Travel Agents can now earn up to $100 in points on their Goway-Amex Persona Card when they book escorted tours to Australia and New Zealand by 31 March 2008.

Goway is the leading North American wholesaler for the “Lands Down Under” and works closely with the leading motorcoach operators Horizon Holidays, AAT Kings, Scenic Tours and Australian Pacific Touring. And for a limited time, Goway will reward agent bookings with $100 in points credited to the agents Goway-Amex Persona Incentive card for selected tours. All bookings of escorted tours of 10 days or longer offered by the four coach companies listed will qualify when the deposit is received by 31 March 2008.

This incentive is valid only on new bookings made from 25 February 2008 and may not be combined with any other incentives or discounts. The incentive payment is based on $50 per person on deposited files only. The Incentive payment will be credited to the agents incentive card once final payment is received.

“Coach touring is a great way to experience Australia and New Zealand” commented Product and Marketing Manager, Emma Cottis, “It’s a worry free tour for travellers ensuring they see all of the key sights under the guidance of a professional Tour Director. And for agents, it’s a simple sale that earns great commissions and now qualifies for a fantastic incentive payment!”

Agents that do not hold a Goway-Amex Personal card can register at GowayAgent.com to receive a personalized re-loadable Persona Card. The Persona Card is a stored value card that can be redeemed at a wide variety of retail and entertainment outlets, including The Bay, The Sony Store, Golf Town many other recognizable outlets.

Goway Announces Extension of Booking Bonus

Feb 11

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Goway’s popular program offering up to $20 in rewards when booking Qantas Airways has been extended through 31 March 2008.

Goway, together with Qantas Airways have extended the program to reward agents when they book Qantas tickets from any of Goway’s Air Sales Divisions – Web, Call Centre or Wholesale Land plus Air packages. Qantas tickets issued between now and 31 March 2008 qualify for an incentive payment of up to $20 per ticket issued. Some restrictions apply.

“We are delighted to extend this offer to agents booking Qantas flights at Goway” said VP Air, Jim Morrison, “This program has truly taken off with over 1000 agents joining the reward & recognition initiative since it’s launch 3 short months ago” added Mr. Morrison. The sign up process is simple. Agents can get instant sign up for their free Goway-Amex Incentive Card at GowayAgent.com.

Goway Travel selected American Express Incentive Services to deliver a cutting edge incentive program for Travel Agents which bypasses the traditional methods of agent rewards such as gift certificates, cheques and vouchers in favour of an innovative, automated, user-friendly recognition program.

After registering at GowayAgent.com, agents will receive a personalized American Express-branded Goway re-loadable Persona Card. The Persona Card is a stored value card that can be redeemed at a wide variety of retail and entertainment outlets, including The Bay, The Sony Store, Golf Town many other recognizable outlets.

Zambia – Luxury in the Bush

Feb 5

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“Wilderness luxury” is no contradiction in Zambia. AFRICAExperts, one of North America’s leading wholesalers, offers international visitors the opportunity to enjoy Zambia’s great outdoors in complete comfort. From the remote, beautiful South Luangwa National Park, to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Victoria Falls, each of these areas offer something special for visitors. The luxury tented camps and upmarket Bushcamps in South Luangwa all provide a very comfortable, yet genuine bush experience. In the Victoria Falls area, luxurious up-market hotels and lodges, built along the banks of the Zambezi River provide everything from private valet to spa treatments.

Walking safaris ensure a thrilling up close and personal experience of the bush, and are ideal for evening game viewing. South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa’s first-class wildlife sanctuaries, and is home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife and provides refuge to no less than 50 mammals and over 400 bird species. Seeing the animals from ground-level is a very different experience from viewing from a safari vehicle.

AFRICAExperts‘ 8-day South Luangwa Encounter Walking Safari starts from $4659 and offers a remote wildlife experience like no other. Some of the finest accommodations are featured, including a camp with en-suite bathrooms with double-sized sunken stone baths so you can unwind in the tub while watching the hippos in the river below!

The thunderous roar and rising mist that looks like smoke, is the likely reason locals gave Victoria Falls the apt name of “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – The Smoke that Thunders. The Falls are a definite highlight, but not the only attraction in the area. Numerous activities ranging from elephant-back safaris, bungee jumping, to microlight flights over the Falls can be arranged.

The 3-day Livingstone package featured in the AFRICAExperts brochure offers a variety of accommodation ranging from moderate to deluxe class and includes roundtrip airfare from Johannesburg. Many different touring and meal options are available depending on the chosen property. Prices for this program start at $886 per person twin share. As this package is offered on a daily basis, it’s the perfect fit to a tour in South Africa, Botswana or even Namibia.

For more information on tours to Africa, visit AFRICAExperts.com. To obtain your copy of the 2008 brochure call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123, or email Brochures.