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POSITION VACANT: Goway Seeks Social Media Superstar

Mar 19

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Goway Travel is seeking proactive agents to become their Social Media Superstars; Agents that have embraced and leveraged social media – and the power of viral marketing – to promote themselves and their agency.

If agents have a good following on Facebook and/or Twitter, they could qualify to become one of Goway’s Social Media Superstars! Goway is currently looking for 7 agents who can tweet, blog and post their way around destinations around the globe!

Goway will select one lucky travel agent to travel on each of their upcoming familiarizations to capture the essence of the destination and provide video and photo journals en route:

Date Destination
21-30April New Zealand & Australia
22Apr-1May Fiji & Australia
22Apr-2May Australia
23Apr-2May Tahiti & Australia
Mid May Buenos Aires & Iguassu Falls
Late May India
Mid June Israel

To apply, follow the Facebook icon on the home page of www.gowayagent.com and request to join the “Goway Agents” Group. Application details are all listed on the wall of the Goway Agents Group.

Deadline to Apply – Thursday 25 March.

Goway’s “All Ways” Downunder Fam Trips

Mar 8

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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 Rewards Agents for Cook Islands Bookings

Aug 21

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IslandsEscapes by Goway has today announced a new cash reward for booking Cook Islands vacations this fall.

Goway will reward all Travel Agents that make a Cook Islands Booking with $50 per couple ($25 per person) loaded to their Goway Incentive Card. All air/land inclusive vacations to the Cook Islands within the 100-day period (deposit must be received between 17th August – 24th November 09) are eligible. Min 5 nights accommodation in the Cooks must be booked combined with Air New Zealand flights.

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

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit www.islandsescapes.com or call 1-800-667-6601. For more information on the Goway Incentive Card, and other cash rewards, visit www.gowayagent.com.

Goway Provides Funding for China’s Earthquake Victims

May 20

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Goway Travel staff of chinese heritage, have created a “China Earthquake Relief Fund” for all Goway staff to contribute financial aid toward China’s Red Cross relief efforts. This recent earthquake tragedy has claimed over 40,000 lives.

Goway is donating 1% of all China product sales, booked with Goway from now until June 21, 2008.

“We are pleased to be able to provide China’s Red Cross with much needed funding for all the injured and displaced people,” says Doug Vogl, Product & Marketing Manager, Asia.

“Our staff are very committed to raising as much money as possible to assist China with their recovery process. Travel professionals throughout North America can feel proud that their client’s bookings with Goway will benefit the survivors of this tragic earthquake.”

Donation boxes have also been set up within Goway’s offices by the relief organizers and a cheque will be sent to the Red Cross in China in the latter part of June.

Goway sincerely thanks all travel agencies in Canada and the U.S. for their heartfelt support.

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

Feb 27

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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.

Selling Qantas – Goway is STILL a Rewarding Experience for Agents

Jan 7

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Travel Agents can still earn up to $20 in points on their Goway-Amex Persona Card when they purchase tickets on Qantas Airways through Goway between now and January 31, 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 January 31, 2008 qualify for an incentive payment of up to $20 per ticket issued. Some restrictions apply.

“Agents should register straightaway to ensure they are in position to take advantage of the opportunities” commented VP Air, Jim Morrison, “We are now offering a number of significant benefits to agents who opt to register for the Goway-Amex Persona Card, including free travel prizes, bonus incentives and with many more announcements to come. This is truly an exciting program.”

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.

Win a Ticket to Australia

Nov 19

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This month an agent will win a ticket to Australia and one of their clients will get a refund on their booked ticket.

As part of a special promotion, all Qantas tickets issued by Goway during the month of November will go into a draw. The winner will be given a full refund of the cost of their ticket. As well, the agent that sold the ticket will receive a FREE Qantas ticket to Australia.

“This is yet another promotion we have in place where agents will be rewarded for selling Goway” stated Bruce Hodge, President of the 37-year old company that caters to globetrotters. Other incentives and promotions include bonus commissions on the Goway/American Express-branded Persona Incentive card and a $1,000 travel credit draw each month. As well, all airline tickets issued by Goway earn the agent a $50 agent voucher ($25 per person) which may be redeemed on future land bookings.

Taxes, fuel surcharges and some conditions will apply.

For more information on any of Goway’s promotions, please visit GowayAgent.com or call 1-800 387 8850.

Selling Qantas – Goway is a Rewarding Experience for Agents

Oct 17

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Travel Agents can now earn up to $20 in points on their Goway-Amex Persona Card when they purchase tickets on Qantas Airways through Goway between now and December 31.

Goway has partnered with Qantas Airways 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 December 31 qualify for an incentive payment of up to $20 per ticket issued. Some restrictions apply.

“Agents should register straightaway to ensure they are in position to take advantage of the opportunities” commented VP Air, Jim Morrison, “We are now offering a number of significant benefits to agents who opt to register for the Goway-Amex Persona Card, including free travel prizes, bonus incentives and with many more announcements to come. This is truly an exciting program”

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.

To celebrate the launch of this innovative new program Goway will select one lucky winner each month in October, November and December from all agents registered. Each winner will receive $1000 in FREE TRAVEL which can be redeemed with Goway for air tickets or land arrangements from any of the Goway product ranges (Africa, Asia, Downunder, Idyllic Islands or Adventure).