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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Tom Easthope
(206) 325-2830
tom@generationstouringcompany.com
Generations Touring CompanySM Seeks Partnerships With Family Travel Specialty Agencies
Seattle, January 23, 2004 – Generations Touring CompanySM, a premier intergenerational tour operator, is expanding its travel agency partnerships seeking specialists in family travel to join the FTS Program. “We know the importance of travel as a means for families to develop meaningful bonds, create lasting memories and provide cultural connections and educational learning opportunities for children, states Tom Easthope, Founder and President. “And we know that many travel agencies across the US are committed to providing their clients with unique travel products that solidify this position. GTC is interested in partnering with these key agencies to offer our leading edge family travel escorted tour product and ensure substantial earnings for our partner agencies.”
Travel agencies who share this commitment to family travel, are interested in expanding their escorted tour product base with unique and unusual escorted tours, and want to increase their revenues should contact Generations Touring CompanySM at 206-325-2830.
Generations Touring CompanySM offers 10 tours in North America and 10 tours throughout Europe, Latin & South America/Antarctica, Asia and Australia. Destinations include the Western Parks USA, Alaska, USA Canyonlands, special interest tours featuring the Roots of American Music and Baseball-Behind the Scenes, Western Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, England/Scotland/Ireland, Italy, Australia, China, Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands, Peru and Antarctica. Tours are planned for grandparents and grandchildren exclusively in specific age ranges of the children or for whole families with children of all ages.
Travel Agencies that qualify for a FTS Partnership earn between 10 – 15% per booking. Groups of six or more earn 12% and overrides can earn up to 5% additional commission based on number of total annual passengers. In-house agency training is available, and marketing support will be considered based on the marketing plan submitted by the Partner.
Tours are priced from $1,899 per person, double occupancy and include all gratuities, hotel, rail, shipboard or other accommodations, meals, snacks and beverages as described in the final itinerary; motorcoach and other transportation; hotel taxes, baggage handling; the services of a GTC Educator-Escort (SAGE) plus an experienced Travel Manager; and all step on guides, drivers, sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary and airfare if specified in the itinerary. All Generations Touring CompanySM travelers will receive a GTC Travel Pack that includes a backpack, field guide, water bottle, and other entertaining items prior to departure.
For more information on Generations Touring Company SM, to schedule an interview or for additional press releases, please contact Tom Easthope at 206-325-2830 or tom@generationstouringcompany.com.
For reservations and to order brochures call (888) 415-9100 or (206) 325-2830 and visit the website at www.generationstouringcompany.com. Corporate office address: 2366 Eastlake Ave., Suite 238, Seattle, Washington 98102.
Generations Touring CompanySM was founded by Tom Easthope in 2003 and is the premier touring company providing “unique and interesting” intergenerational tours throughout North America and the world. GTC tours are designed around a variety of activity levels, are limited to small groups and create personal connections to a destination through family stays, family meals and structured cultural exchanges. The company’s “off the beaten path” itineraries are substantive and encourage global awareness and responsible tourism themes and content.
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