Goway today announced the appointment of Jasvinder S. Binning to the position of Webfares Development Manager. With over 10 years in the travel industry, Jasvinder brings a wealth of experience to the position.

“Jasvinder has extensive knowledge of the wholesale and air consolidator industry, which is imperative in this position.” Commented VP Air, Jim Morrison. “He also brings a well-rounded knowledge of the industry and has the skills to expand and improve Goway’s consolidation business.

Jasvinder has held management positions with the British Airport Authority and American Express Travel Service Network prior to joining Goway. During his years in the industry, Jasvinder has also held positions as Secretary to the Heathrow Co-ordination and Slot Performance Committee, Communications Executive at Cheville Clothing Ltd, and is a permanent member of the Institute of Logistic Transport.

In the role of Webfares Development Manager, Jasvinder is responsible for all on-line web sales, pricing, contract management and marketing of Goway Agent web site. Goway’s online booking engine is only accessible to travel agents.

“I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic organization” stated Jasvinder, “Goway has such a stellar reputation in the industry, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its’ success”.

Jasvinder can be reached at 1-800-387-8850 ext. 398, or by email at Jas@goway.com.

Goway Travel today announced the appointment of Doug Vogl to the position of Product and Marketing Manager, Asia. With over 25 years experience in the travel industry, Doug brings a wealth of experience to the position.

“Doug has first-hand knowledge of Asia, which is imperative in this position” commented VP Product and Marketing, Scott Duncan, “Doug also brings a well-rounded knowledge of the industry and has the skills to expand and improve Goway’s Asia vacations”.

Commencing his career in retail sales, Doug has also held senior management positions with Canadian Airlines and Cathay Pacific. His experience also extends to Business Development with two wholesale companies, with a focus on Asia as a destination.

During his years in the industry, Doug has been on the board of several industry associations including The Toronto-Chinese Golf Association, The Canada-Chinese Business Association and most recently on the ADS (Approved Destination Status) committee for Canada and China and ACTA.

As Product & Marketing Manager, Asia, Doug is responsible for the quality and pricing of the entire Goway Asia product range, training and development of Goway reservations staff, and destination education training.

“I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic organization” remarked Vogl, “Goway has such a stellar reputation in the industry, and I’m looking forward to returning to the wholesale environment”.

Doug Vogl replaces Bob Glazier, who retired from Goway at the end of April. Doug can be reached at 416-322-1034 ext. 534, or by email at doug@goway.com.

IslandsEscapes by Goway, has recently appointed Kim Friedrich (left) to the role of Product Manager. This newly created position was developed to help support the growth of the Islands program.

Kim brings more than 7 years of experience to this position, most recently as Product Manager for a mass market tour operator where her responsibilities included the overall management of the Caribbean Islands and Mexican product lines. She brings broad industry knowledge and expertise as well as fresh insight to the company.

Kim’s main responsibilities will be overall contract and product management, product development, marketing and sales of Cook Islands, Fiji, Tahiti, Western Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, Islands of Asia, and Islands of the Indian Ocean. Kim is familiar with many of the IslandsEscapes destinations, having spent time in Fiji, Tahiti and the Cook Islands, and has excellent product knowledge to help support the growth and development of IslandsEscapes.

Also joining Goway’s Product & Marketing team is Leia Marvin (right), who has been appointed to the role of Product & Sales Co-ordinator for Goway’s Downunder product line and brings 8 years experience in South Pacific product, sales and marketing.

Leia spent 5 years in Goway’s reservations team as a Senior Travel Consultant, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. In addition, Leia has traveled extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Leia is involved in all aspects of training for the Goway South Pacific reservation teams. She is also responsible for email communications and assisting in producing Goway’s award winning “Downunder” brochure.