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Bruce Hodge, Founder & President
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President's Welcome

Dear Globetrotter,

When I started this journey back in 1970, Goway was a one-man company operating out of a small apartment in Toronto. Today, we have over 600 team members working across three continents. We’re also marking an exciting new chapter for Goway with a completely new look, and an incredible new goway.com to serve you better. 

Consider this website your window into the world. As you explore its pages, you’ll discover inspirational stories, expert advice, and unforgettable trip ideas to over 100 countries worldwide. 

Remember that every Goway vacation is tailor-made. Join us on this new journey, and when you’re ready for your own adventure, get in touch. We’d love to help turn your travel dreams into reality.

Sincerely, 
Bruce Hodge 
Founder & President 

Pictured: Bruce visits a colony of king penguins in the Falkland Islands

Bruce Hodge, Founder and President of Goway Travel
About Us

A Timeline of Goway

Goway Travel was founded in Toronto in 1970 by Bruce Hodge, a young Australian economist who moved to Canada to follow his dreams. He forged a passion for travel during a short stint as a tour guide in Europe. 

Bruce worked evenings in a peanut butter factory to make cash flow and grew the company to promote European Camping Tours for 18 to 30-somethings, Adventures in Australia, and Overland Expeditions across Asia and Africa. By the late 70s, Goway had become a pioneer operator of overland camping tours across North and South America, providing “Young Adult Adventures.”

In the following decades, we have established ourselves as a global influence. While the travel industry endured major challenges, our strong foundations allowed Goway to forge ahead. We continually innovated, invested in new technology, and challenged the status quo. Bruce’s wife, son, and daughter have played key roles in our growth. 

Our mission has always been to help our clients realize their travel dreams. We’ve listened as your travel styles and bucket lists have evolved, and you’ve become true Globetrotters. Today, we are an industry-leading, global travel company. We’re powered by a 700-plus person team utilizing cutting-edge technology. We traded camping tours for 4 and 5-star tailor-made travel experiences to over 100 countries around the world. 

Read more about our milestones over the decades. You can also learn more about the story of our company logo.

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An early Goway office from the 1970s

1970s

• Bruce Hodge immigrates to Canada and starts Goway Travel in a shared apartment

• We are the first to sell and operate overland camping tours in Canada & America

• We print our very first brochures, promoting 

• Telegram reservations are replaced by our first telex machine 

• We move into an office of our very own 

• We begin South American overland tours with a bus imported from Britain

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When working with Goway, you dream it, we plan it. Rely on the passion and expertise of our Destination Specialists to craft the trip that’s right for you.

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Fantastic Experience
Fantastic experience working with Ani at Goway Travel. She and her team were so attentive and accommodating. Everything was so appreciated!
Brenda
Switzerland by Train
Michael Keon planned a first-class two week trip for my husband me in Switzerland. We travelled by train to each destination with a first class Swiss travel pass - highly recommended. All our hotels were within walking distance of the train station and were very comfortable, most with balconies, and each one was very unique, giving a great flavour of the different cultures in Switzerland - lakeside, skiing village, French, Italian, German. Michael booked several excursions to tops of mountains on cogwheel trains or in gondolas. All very well organized!
Jacqui
Discover Ghana with Goway Groups
I am a travel agent and escorted a group to Ghana. We had a fabulous time! Goway made it so easy and the process was seamless - from itinerary building, booking, and all the fine details! Keren Samuels at Goway Groups was phenomenal, responsive to all questions, and very supportive! We will definitely be planning another trip with her to Africa!
berlinda bowdwin
Hawaii Trip
I worked with Goway via our local travel agent and the recommendations and reservations made were perfect for our trip. The whole experience was very well organized.
Joan Miller
Exceptional Service & Genuine Care
I've had the pleasure of working with Goway Travel, specifically Zara and Ani—and I can't speak highly enough about the level of service and professionalism they bring to every interaction. They’re both incredibly prompt, knowledgeable, and helpful, consistently going above and beyond to ensure smooth planning and execution. What stood out most was the thoughtful extras—the little tips, personal touches, and insider guidance that made a real difference for my clients and me. It's rare to find a team that combines efficiency with such a warm and personable approach. Highly recommend Goway for travel advisors who value responsive partners and exceptional support!
Lisa Scott

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