TORONTO — Goway and the Egyptian Tourism Authority recently teamed up to host travel consortia leaders on a guided fact-finding trip to Egypt.
Led by Renee Stanton-Defaria, Goway’s Director of Sales, the group hit all the high notes of the destination, exploring the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, venturing through the souks of Old Cairo, and cruising the Nile River to discover tombs and temples along the banks of the river. Despite recent conflict in the Middle East, Goway assures travellers that Cairo, the pyramids in Giza and the Nile River are far from any conflict zones.
Egypt is undeniably a safe country and the locals are earnestly seeking peace. At no point did I feel unsafe during my visit. I highly recommend advising your clients to consider booking a trip to Egypt at this very moment. Not only are there fewer crowds, but the USD to Egyptian pounds exchange rate is currently at an all-time high, making the vacation exceptionally great value,” says Stanton-Defaria.
Feedback from consortia leaders was overwhelmingly positive following the trip, with many raving about the country’s hospitality and safety.
“The warmth and hospitality of the Egyptian people, the cultural and historical significance of the places we visited, the knowledge and storytelling abilities of the guides and Egyptologists, and the deliciousness and freshness of the food easily puts Egypt in my top five travel experiences of all time,” says Karryn Christopher, EVP Marketing & Preferred Partnerships for Signature Travel Network. “It’s an excellent choice for all types of group travel.”
Sean Tolkin, VP World Travel Holdings, adds that Egypt is often misunderstood: “It’s safe, it’s friendly and the infrastructure is incredible. The sites are very well-protected and pictures cannot do them justice.”
Noting that safety was never an issue on the trip, Cece Drummond, VP Supplier Relations for Travelsavers/NEST, says: “Egypt is a fantastic bucket list destination for travellers. While there is some concern about global unrest in the region, travellers should not wait to visit this area of the world. Go now before the crowds return and costs increase.”
For more information about this recent trip to Egypt, visit Goway Agent.
