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Goway Announces Latin America and Asia Breakfast Seminars

Feb 9

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To coincide with new brochure launches for Latin America and Asia, Goway has announced three breakfast seminars.

VANCOUVER
Tuesday 1 March 8am-10am
Vancouver Westin Grand
433 Robson St
Vancouver, BC
V6B 6L9

CALGARY
Wednesday 2 March 8am-10am
Calgary Acclaim Hotel
123 Freeport Blvd NE
Calgary, AB
T3N 0A3

TORONTO
Tuesday 8 March 8am-10am
Toronto Novotel North York
3 Park Home Ave
Toronto, ON
M2N 6L3

Informative presentations by Goway’s experts include overviews by Diane Molzan, General Manager for Asia, and Don Forster, Product Manager for Latin America. Together, they will focus on what’s new for 2011 as well as offering useful selling tips for these exciting destinations.

There is no attendance fee, but agents must register in advance. Space is limited, so early registration is essential.

Agents earn one CITC training credit and can register online at our online form.

Goway AFRICAExperts brings Africa to Toronto

Aug 28

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Over 30 African travel industry representatives will be travelling to Toronto early October to join Goway’s “JAMBO AFRICA” event. Represented countries include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and Egypt.

“What is unique about this event is the diversity of the products represented’, said Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts, “From luxury lodges to luxury rail, from Gorilla Trekking to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, if you’re interested in visiting Africa, we have an expert to assist.”

Goway will host the following special Africa events:

South Africa and Surrounds
Thursday 01 October, 2009
InterContinental Toronto Centre,
225 Front Street West,
Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
6pm – 9pm
Enjoy an informative presentation on Southern Africa, meet the experts and be eligible to win a superb South Africa trip valued at $10, 000.

Goway Africa Day
Saturday 03 October, 2009
Toronto Science Centre,
770 Don Mills Road,
North York, ON M3C 1T3
10:00am – 5pm
Attend lectures on Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Train travel in Africa, Gorilla Trekking and more. There is an opportunity to participate in a fun interactive drumming experience and to meet the experts from over 10 African countries. Parking is included and attendees will receive a 20% discount on entrance to the Science Centre. Attend and be eligible to win prizes to Southern Africa, East Africa and Egypt.

Travel Agents are invited to bring along any clients interested in visiting the represented countries to both events. Registration is FREE with advance registration at www.goway.com/venues or by calling 800 245 0920.

Goway Invites Aussies to visit Canada!

Jul 10

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Over 25 Australian travel industry representatives will be travelling to Vancouver and Toronto in mid-August to join Goway’s annual “Pow Wow” Aussie training program to update the company’s reservations teams on news from the Lands Downunder. Over 700 appointments will be conducted totalling over 150 hours of product training!

Goway will also host the following special Australia evenings:

Vancouver, BC
Monday August 10th, 2009
HR MacMillan Space Centre,
1100 Chestnut Street,
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
6pm – 9pm

Toronto, ON
Wednesday August 12th, 2009
InterContinental Toronto Centre,
225 Front Street West,
Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
6pm – 9pm

Travel Agents are invited to bring along any clients interested in visiting Australia to meet the visiting hotel, tour and tourist board representatives from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, and to attend an informative Goway presentation on Australia.

Registration is FREE with advance registration at www.goway.com/venues, and all attendees will be entered into a draw to win a Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to Australia.

Goway Announces Special ‘Aussie’ Night

Jul 25

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Over 30 Australian travel industry representatives will be travelling to Toronto in early August to join Goway’s annual “Pow Wow” Aussie training program to update the company’s reservations teams on news from the Lands Downunder. Over 600 appointments will be conducted totalling over 120 hours of product training!

Goway will also host a special Australia evening at the Marriott Toronto Bloor Yorkville, 90 Bloor Street East on Wednesday 6 August from 6pm-9pm. Travel Agents and consumers are given the opportunity to meet the visiting hotel, tour and tourist board representatives from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory and to attend an informative Goway presentation on Australia. Registration is FREE with advance registration at Goway.com/venues, and all attendees will be entered into a draw to win a Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to Australia.

Worth The Visit

Aug 17

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, the adventure division of leading North American wholesaler Goway Travel, is offering a 5% discount for all adventure trips if clients book their trip within one week of attending ADVENTURESIncorporated‘s free information nights.

“Adventure Travel is a curious beast in that not only is it different from the traditional vacation, but it also opens up many other logistical, political, medical and cultural questions from the traveller” stated Don Forster, Product and Marketing Manager of ADVENTURESIncorporated. “Regular free information nights are designed to answer all those questions, information on how to get to and from our destinations as well as give an insight into the many wonders of adventure travel worldwide.” Forster continues.

Visit the ADVENTURESIncorporated website for a complete list of upcoming presentations, events and topics.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 37 year old Goway Travel. For more information on ADVENTURESIncorporated please call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com.

Goway Announces Special “Aussie” Night

Aug 1

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Over 35 Australian travel industry representatives will be travelling to Toronto in mid-August to join Goway’s annual “Pow Wow” Aussie training program to update the company’s reservations teams on news from the Lands Downunder. Over 600 appointments will be conducted totalling over 120 hours of product training!

Goway will also host a special Australia evening at the InterContinental Toronto Centre (225 Front Street) on Wednesday 15 August from 6pm-9pm. Travel Agents and consumers are given the opportunity to meet the visiting hotel, tour and tourist board representatives from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory and to attend an informative Goway presentation on Australia. Registration is FREE with advance registration at Goway.com/venues, and all attendees will be entered into a draw to win a Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to Australia.

Peru Presentation At The Royal Ontario Museum

Jun 28

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ADVENTURESIncorporated, the exclusive adventure division of leading tour operator Goway Travel, is holding a presentation on the wonders, sights and sounds of travel to Peru on July 21st at 10AM at the ROM Toronto.

“Peru and its rich Incan history is one of the most popular Latin American destinations” states Don Forster, ADVENTURESIncorporated Product and Marketing Manager who will present at the ROM. “With the famous sites of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Andes mountains and of course easy access to the Amazon Jungle, Peru offers a travel choice for every one as well as a rich, vibrant and prevalent culture.”

The presentation includes a chance to explore the “Ancient Peru Unearthed Gold” exhibit as well as taste samples of Peruvian Cuisine, a chance to win door prizes and receive amazing Peru travel package specials available on the day. Plus of course an in depth and knowledgeable talk on travel in Peru.

Tickets for the event cost $25 and include entrance to the Peru exhibit at the ROM, attendance at the 10:00AM presentation on July 21st and a voucher worth $25 to redeem against a Peru trip with ADVENTURESIncorporated. Interested participants should register online.

ADVENTURESIncorporated is the exclusive adventure division of 37 year old Goway Travel. For more information on A.I. please call 1-800-387-8850, email info@adventuresincorporated.com or visit ADVENTURESIncorporated.com

Goway Announces Special New Zealand Evening

Apr 25

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Kia Ora!
Come meet Goway at their special New Zealand travel presentation evening to be held on Thursday 3 May from 6-9pm at the InterContinental Toronto Centre at 225 Front Street. Agents are invited to come to the event, meet and mingle with 20 visiting New Zealand Travel Representatives, and listen to Goway’s presentation on New Zealand. Agents may also network with Goway destination experts and meet with potential clients.

Agents who have clients interested in travelling to New Zealand are invited to bring them along to the special evening. There will be show specials as well as an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to New Zealand.

Tickets to the event will be FREE if you register in advance or $5 at the door. To register, please register online.

Goway’s Downunder Launch At G’Day Toronto’s Aussie Biosphere

Feb 12

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It’s Australia Week in Canada and next Saturday, February 17th, at the purpose-built Australian “Biosphere” in the middle of Dundas Square, Toronto, Goway will launch their 2007/08 DOWNUNDER brochure.

From 15-18 February, the Biosphere will be hosting world-class Australian entertainers, music, art and film. Goway is the official Travel Sponsor of the events, along with Qantas Airways.

On Saturday morning, the downunder specialist will be hosting the Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast from 8am-10am. Guest speaker will be renowned adventurer Jon Bowermeister, who will showcase his recent adventures in Australia, paddling Tasmania’s coastline on assignment for National Geographic.

Special travel offers will be available for attendees and you can be among the first to receive the hot-off-the-press Goway DOWNUNDER catalogue that has expanded to 116-pages, featuring over 350 travel ideas.

Admission to Goway’s Great Aussie Travel Seminar and Breakfast is free but an RSVP is required. For more information on Jon Bowermeister, the special event and how to register please visit www.australiaweek.ca/events/travel.htm.

If you cannot attend you can order Goway’s new DOWNUNDER at info@goway.com or call 1-800-387-8850 ext 123.

Goway Announces Fall Dates for Annual Go Globetrotting Travel Expos

Sep 14

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Travel ExpoGoway has released the Fall dates for their roadshows across Canada. “Go Globetrotting Travel EXPOS” provide an opportunity for agents across Canada to educate themselves on Goway’s exotic destinations, as well as network with destination experts and meet with potential clients.

Featured will be all Goway products to Downunder, The Pacific Islands, Africa and Asia. Destination specialists will be in attendance to conduct feature presentations on the company’s programs. Agents who have clients interested in travelling to any of these great destinations are invited to bring them along to the EXPO. There will be show specials as well as an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to Downunder.

Want to know about the best known parks in Africa? Meet real AFRICAExperts specialists.

Looking for the perfect vacation to discover ancient culture in Asia? Bob Glazier, with years experience in travel to Asia, will be available to unveil the mysteries of the region!

Want to know where the best islands are for swimming in crystal lagoons and lounging on exotic beaches? Islands Expert, Dave Mackay, will be on hand to recommend the best romantic and idyllic escapes.

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