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GOWAY’S “TOTAL’ TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN

Mar 28

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During these unsettling global events international longhaul specialist, Goway Travel is offering the “TOTAL” Travel Protection Plan to passengers booked on all of its travel programs to Downunder, Orient/Asia or Africa.

When passengers purchase their travel protection plan through Goway Travel within seven (7) days of their initial deposit they also receive the Goway Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver Benefit that allows them to cancel their Goway travel arrangements 72 hours or more before their scheduled departure for ANY REASON NOT COVERED by the travel protection plan provisions. When a cancellation that is not covered by the travel protection plan provisions occurs during a penalty period, the cancellation penalty will be returned in Goway Travel Certificates, with the balance of the refund made either in cash or credit card credit. It is to be noted that the Goway Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver does not cover penalties associated with air or other travel arrangements not provided by Goway Travel.

“We are committed to providing the best-valued, quality holidays available and will always look after the best interests of our clients”, stated Bruce Hodge, President of the 33 year old specialist company. “Our objective is simple” continued Hodge “when clients travel with us, we want them to be more than satisfied with our services so that they will recommend us to their friends and that they will book another Goway idea the next time they travel.”

For full details on Goway’s “TOTAL” Travel Protection Plan call 1-800-387-8850 for information or email info@goway.com or visit our website www.goway.com

GOWAY’S MARILYN CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

Mar 25

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In these times when there is not much to celebrate in our industry, Goway Travel is this week celebrating the 30th anniversary of their General Manager, Western Canada, Marilyn Bryson.

When Marilyn joined the company in 1973 she represented 50% of the full time staff – along with Bruce Hodge the founder and president. “We operated out of a dinky, little downtown office… but it was on Yonge Street. In those days we specialized in adventure and overland tours all over the world” stated Bryson. “I started as Bruce’s assistant and even though I couldn’t type properly Bruce hired me because I had travelled overland through the Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.” “In order to grow we started operating minibus camping tours all over the Americas even South America, where for 8 years we ran our own buses (including Argentina during the Falklands War)” continued Bryson.

In order to prove to overseas operators that Goway could represent them across Canada, the company decided in 1981 to send Marilyn to Vancouver to open their western office. This was operated from the back area of a Travel CUTS office on the UBC Campus for the better part of a year before Goway could justify the full rent of their own office downtown. Bryson recalls “In the beginning days there were no faxes or email or computer reservation systems. Everything was done manually. Bookings were made by coded telegrams and then by telex. Agents could ‘call collect’ if they had new bookings. For inquiries they had to use their own dime. I started in the industry just before they brought in licensing.”

“I have seen so many changes in our industry but can’t imagine a more interesting way to have spent these 30 years. I have met so many fabulous people, some real characters, and visited many magical places around the globe. It has been, and continues to be, a great life!” boasted Bryson.

Goway now has offices in the US as well as Australia and New Zealand and a staff of 250, of which 49 report to Marilyn in Western Canada.