Globetrotter Spotlight: Anita Mendiratta Europe #2
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www.goglobetrotting.com.au CONTENTS Tahiti's Top Experiences .. 3 Globetrotter Spotlight: Anita Mendiratta Self-confessed nomad Anita Mendiratta has become one of the most sought after advisors in travel . Packing no more than a carry-on case, expert advice, and lot of optimism, this Canadian born globetrotter is working with governments and travel professionals to change and open the world, one destination at a time . Incapable of operating in a bub- Middle East travellers as recently as troubled 90’s now seem like the Adventure Train .......... 4 ble, the tourism industry is under ten years ago, while Afghanistan was stuff of ancient legend. Its second- Japanese Alps ........... 5 the constant influence of world touted through much of the 70’s as largest city Medellin, once synony- Tourism Makes a events. Economic crisis, regional a backpacker’s dream holiday, praise mous with the drug trade and cartel Anita Mendiratta is a self-confessed Difference. 5 conflicts, revolutions, and natural that seems unthinkable now. violence, was ranked one of the nomad disasters can close the door swiftly On the flipside, former ‘no-go’ world’s ten most liveable cities by Service Commitment ...... 5 month of the UN World Tourism on a popular destination. Syria, for destinations can re-emerge with Metropolis Magazine in August of Western Australia ........ 6 Organisation’s General Assembly. instance, was a popular choice for impressive speed. Colombia’s this year. It is also playing host this Hiking in New Zealand ... 6 A strong endorsement of the strong Why Fiji ................. 7 future ahead for this role model recovery. Discover Samoa ......... 7 Australia's Coastline .....8-9 Mexico: Beyond Beaches . 10 Packing no more than carry on, Anita flies around the world, talk- ing about tourism as an engine of change . Colombia Blend ......... 10 Meanwhile, few observers inside or outside Myanmar would have Anita Mendiratta ........ 11 foreseen the country’s rapid return Top Trips South America .. 11 to Asia’s tourism map. In 2015, Journey of a Lifetime .... 12 the ASEAN Tourism Forum, argu- Special Events ........... 12 ably the region’s most important event for tourism’s movers and Goway offers great travel ideas for 40 European countries including Principalities shakers, was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar’s capital. It was a huge step for a country that just five Europe #2 - Growing years ago had been resisting con- tact without outsiders. Myanmar is already feeling the profound effects Downunder, representing states Bruce Hodge, founder and keep growing our European prod- of this change. Australia, New Zealand and the president of the 45 year old com- uct. For all destinations we offer, we South Pacific Islands is the #1 des- pany. “Whilst Australia and New want to be the Globetrotters one- For Canadian-born globetrot- tination for Goway travellers. In Zealand are “hot”, our European stop-shop for whatever they want ter Anita Mendiratta, Colombia and Myanmar are living examples Top Trips UK & Europe ... 12 fact the company claims they send demand is growing faster” said to do and we pride ourselves as of tourism’s power to revive and Downunder Long Stays .. 13 more people to Downunder than Hodge. He continued “Next to experts in designing personalized any other specialist travel company. Downunder we offer more travel itineraries. Past Goway travellers restore communities, and take APT Touring Australia and them to new heights. Anita is all New Zealand ........... 13 However, their rating within Goway ideas to Europe than Africa or Latin know this and take advantage of could change in the near future America or Asia, and we expect to “past traveller discounts” “. about smarter travel, both for her- Waitomo New Zealand .. 14 self, and for an industry that now The company’s website features provides over ten percent of the Motorhomes Australia & over 40 European countries includ- New Zealand ........... 14 jobs in her adopted home, South ing principalities. Travel ideas range Africa. Goway Brochures ....... 14 from city stopovers, locally escorted Holidays of a Lifetime .... 16 tours, self-drive, rail experiences, Continued on page 11... Group Travel Specialists .. 16 family vacations, romance sugges- tions, active holidays (cycling, walk- EVERY ISSUE ing) and river, barge and sea cruises. 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