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Goway’s AFRICAExperts announces new staff appointment

Mar 22

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Stafford to the reservations department. “Leigh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the department,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager. ‘Having lived and travelled extensively in Southern Africa she complements our current team of experts.”

Leigh spent 12 years as a guide in Namibia followed by three years selling Africa in the UK. She is passionate about conservation and the preservation of Africa’s unique and awe inspiring wildlife and spent several years working for conservation and volunteering for wild cat organisations. Africa is the continent that Leigh calls home and she loves sharing her knowledge and passion.

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts Announces New Staff Appointment

Dec 2

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is pleased to announce the appointment of Amber Cammish to the reservations department. “Amber brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the department,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager. “Having travelled extensively to our key destinations, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, she complements our current team of experts”.

Amber spent 5 years in the Middle East and North Africa as a tour leader and the last 2 years in Canada selling Africa. Her experience extends from leading overland journeys through the Middle East to relaxing in luxury riads in the medinas of Morocco. During her tour leading career she was based in Egypt which she considers her second home. It was a great base to explore the region as well as lending the opportunity for extended travels to East Africa. Her passion is all things Africa; the people, the culture and history and of course its’ natural beauty.

Amber is based in the Vancouver office and can be reached to amber@goway.com or 1-888-469-2988 Ext. 6318.

Goway Travel Business Development (Prairies)

Nov 18

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Goway Travel has announced the appointment of Judy Bunkall to the position of Business Development Manager (Prairies) covering Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Judy’s 24-year industry experience includes managing travel agencies, sales and marketing management, and business development.

“We are delighted to welcome Judy to the team of Business Development Managers” commented President and Founder, Bruce Hodge. “Judy not only brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the position, but has also experienced many of our destinations first-hand”.

In the role of Business Development Manager, Judy is responsible for conducting Goway Expos in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and working with the trade to grow business to Downunder (Australia and New Zealand), the Worlds Most Idyllic Islands, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Goway’s Adventure product.

“After many years experience selling travel in a retail environment, I really understand the needs of travel professionals and the challenges that they face,” commented Judy “I am looking forward to working with agents on such a great product range.”

Judy’s extensive travel experience includes: the East Coast, Barrier Reef Islands and the Outback in Australia, the North and South Islands of New Zealand; cruising the islands of Fiji, Singapore and Thailand, Italy and Costa Rica.

Contact Judy Bunkall at 800-387-8850 extension 6335 or via email at judy@goway.com. For British Columbia, contact Dale Scott at extension 6305 or by email to dale@goway.com. In Eastern Canada, contact Paul Badics at extension 5330 or via email to pbadics@goway.com

Goway Expands Asia Department

Oct 8

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Goway Travel is pleased to name Diane Molzan to the newly created position of General Manager for Asia, responsible for driving growth to this exotic region

“We are delighted to welcome Diane to the team at Goway” commented President and Founder Bruce Hodge, “She has a proven track record in the industry, and in her new role will be overseeing marketing, sales and operations within our Asia division.

Diane’s previous work experience includes a 12 year tenure at Gap Adventures where she ran an international call centre, a groups and FIT department, an air team and was an integral part of the development of Gap’s key partnerships with Discovery Adventures and Air Canada Vacations to name a few.

Diane has been a legend at driving results while focusing on customer service and agent support, not to mention that she has travelled extensively around the globe and has intimate first-hand knowledge of Asian culture. She brings with her a wealth of experience to her new role.

Diane is based at Goway’s Head Office in Toronto and can be reached at dmolzan@goway.com or 1- 800 387 8850 Ext. 5683

Goway Travel Business Development

Nov 24

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Goway Travel has announced the appointment of Wendy Schaber to the position of Business Development Manager for Alberta and Saskatchewan, based in Alberta. Wendy’s 22-year industry experience includes managing a small independent agency, a top producer with American Express Vacation Travel specializing in luxury, customized and International destinations. She has also been a part-time flight attendant and significant experience as an Independent Travel Consultant.

“We are delighted to welcome Wendy to the team of Business Development Managers” commented President and Founder, Bruce Hodge. “Wendy not only brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the position, but has also experienced many of our destinations first-hand”. In the role of Business Development Manager, Wendy is responsible for conducting Goway Expos in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and working with the trade to grow business to Downunder (Australia and New Zealand), the Worlds Most Idyllic Islands, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Goway’s Adventure product.

“After many years experience selling travel in a retail environment, I really understand the needs of travel professionals and the challenges that they face,” commented Wendy “I am looking forward to working with agents on such a great product range.”

Contact Wendy Schaber at 800-387-8850 extension 6310 or via email at wendys@goway.com.
For British Columbia, contact Dale Scott at extension 6305 or by email to dale@goway.com.
In Eastern Canada, contact Paul Badics at extension 5330 or via email to pbadics@goway.com.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Announces New Staff Appointment

Oct 28

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is pleased to announce the appointment of Yael Marom to the reservations department. “Yael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the department,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager. “Having lived in the Middle East and travelled to our key destinations, she complements our current team of experts.”

Yael was born in Israel, raised in Canada but moved back in early adulthood for a few years to reacquaint herself with her roots. The travel bug bit several years ago and she found herself traipsing around the world as often as possible. 2009 was spent mainly in Africa, the continent that stole her heart with its magnificent beauty, powerful energy and friendly people. Her fondest memories are of climbing and quad biking the sand dunes in Namibia, feeling the breezes of both the Indian and Atlantic oceans simultaneously in Cape Point, spotting the “Big Five” in Kruger, abseiling down Table Mountain, stepping inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, playing backgammon with the locals in Cairo, viewing the magnificent Baha’i Gardens in Haifa and swimming in all 4 seas of Israel; the Red, the Med, the Dead and the Sea of Galilee

Goway Appoints Dale Scott to Business Development Manager

Aug 18

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Click For High RezGoway Travel has announced the appointment of travel industry expert Dale Scott to the position of Business Development Manager for British Columbia.

“Dale brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Goway,” commented VP Wholesale, Cathy Mulrine. “Dale has a proven track record in the airline industry, business development and marketing, and will be the driving force for us in British Columbia.”

Dale joins Goway with over 20 years of travel experience including Qantas, British Airways and Carlson Marketing. Dale can be reached by email dale@goway.com or phone 604 264 8088 extension 6305.

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts Announces New Staff Appointment

Jul 29

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jervin Randria to the reservations department.  “Jervin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the department,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager.  “Having lived in East Africa and travelled to our key destinations, she complements our current team of experts.”

Jervin was born in Tanzania to a family that was actively involved in tourism. In her youth she spent her holidays on safari in parks including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.  Jervin has been in the travel industry for 20 years with her most recent position being General Manager for Wildersun Safaris. Jervin loves travelling but her real passion is for travel in Africa; some of her fondest experiences include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Ballooning over the Serengeti, snorkelling in the Red Sea, getting up close and personal with lemurs in Madagascar, entering a pyramid in Egypt, cruising the Nile and standing at the tip of Africa at Cape Point.

AFRICAExperts is the exclusive division of Goway Travel that specializes in exciting safaris and vacations to this amazing continent. For more information and copies of Goway’s brochures, call 1-800-387-8850, e-mail brochures@goway.com or visit Goway.com.

Goway’s GroupsOnly Continues to Grow!

Jul 16

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leslie-jimGoway’s GroupsOnly Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Silva and Lesley Robert, to the department.

“We are delighted to welcome Jim and Lesley to the Goway GroupsOnly team; they both have a wealth of experience and first hand knowledge of our long-haul destinations” commented Groups Manager, Barbara Norton “Despite the current economic climate, our groups business remains extremely strong, especially with the creation of our Special Events team focusing on key events worldwide.”

Jim is one of GroupsOnly newest additions bringing with him a wealth of knowledge from his background not only in wholesale group and incentive travel but also in retail sales and financial management. Jim is one of our Asia Experts having traveled to many Asian countries throughout his career. His destination knowledge along with his passion for travel all combine to bring you the expertise and organizational skills you need to help make your group a big success.

Lesley is also one of GroupsOnly’s brightest new stars working in our Toronto office! With over 20 years of extensive travel experience, Lesley brings her knowledge and skills to our Asia and Latin America Teams. Her most recent travel experiences have been to Japan and to India where she was able to indulge in her passions for photography and travel writing.

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 through their Special Events division. Current events include:

  • World Masters Games in Sydney – October, 2009
  • Inaugural World Winter Masters Games in Bled, Slovenia – January, 2010
  • Australian Masters Golf Championship with Tiger Woods in Melbourne – November, 2009
  • Lions Clubs International Convention in Sydney – June, 2010
  • World Cup Soccer in South Africa – June + July, 2010
  • Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2011
  • World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain – August, 2011

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.

New Latin America Lead Agent for Goway’s GroupsOnly!

Jul 31

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David PittsGoway’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.