One on One Goway Travel

Bruce Hodge

President, Goway Travel

THE BASICS

Name: Bruce Hodge Title: President Company, city: Goway Travel; Toronto, Canada First job: Research economist Where to next? Hopefully, Easter Island

A LITTLE BIT MORE What actor or actress would play you

in a movie of your life? Hugh Jackman, not because of his The Wolverine character but because he played The Boy from Oz in the Broadway play and Drover in his movie Australia.

What would you be doing professionally if you weren’t in your current

industry? Economist in the Reserve Bank of Australia

What is your favorite book, movie or

television show? Game of Thrones. For me, it captured somewhat real themes in a mythical world. All the actors were well-cast to play their parts.

What historical figure, dead or alive, would you

love to have dinner with? Winston Churchill. He had such a long life as a leader, which ranged from being the right person in the right place at the right time in World War II to the failure of Gallipoli in World War I.

THE BUSINESS What is your most recent project, and what was

the inspiration behind it? Rebuilding a re-invented Goway Travel to not just survive the pandemic but to be digitally and otherwise prepared to be a leader in travel for our next 50 years What is your favorite aspect of the job? Facing new challenges and creating new things. It might be new travel products and destinations, new business systems and ways to make them work, or new ideas to be more efficient and satisfy customers.

What’s the biggest business risk you’ve ever

taken? Starting Goway Travel with no business contacts and no money in a new country … with no safety net

Who is someone you admire professionally in the

travel industry? Richard Branson. He is a true business entrepreneur, prepared to tempt fate in his life and business and able to face down a Goliath (British Airways) as a David (startup Virgin Airways).

AS A TRAVELER

Tell us about a travel nightmare. Traveling with my wife and two young children to Africa, we were flying via London to South Africa to drop the kids with an aunt before continuing to Kenya for a safari. Operation Desert Storm was underway in Iraq. We arrived in London for a 12-hour stopover during the worst snowfall in years. IRA terrorists mortar-bombed No. 10 Downing Street that morning. Snow and security at Heathrow Airport created total bedlam. After many delays, in the middle of the night we transferred to a hotel and the next day at last boarded our flight to South Africa. We were booked on Lufthansa, which had a terrorist threat days before, but, as we boarded, we were relieved to see we were flying Swissair! Share a comical travel experience. I was led to believe the French in France didn’t like to be spoken to in English. My first day in France, on a tour-leader training trip, our bus broke down and I volunteered to hitchhike to a service station for help. My pickup was an Englishman. At the garage, I wanted to impress the mechanic, even though at school I was kicked out of French class. I walked up to him with my hand extended for a shake and exclaimed, “Au revoir, monsieur.” The Frenchman nearly died laughing.

What is your preferred method of travel — planes, trains, automobiles, cruise ships — and why?

Train travel stimulated my globetrotter instincts as a kid. The cabins had pictures of beautiful places in other parts of Australia. When traveling by rail, you get to see and feel the vastness of a country and are guaranteed to meet the locals. I have been fortunate to cross continents by train on The Canadian, The Indian Pacific and The Trans-Siberian.

What has been the best example of customer

service you’ve experienced during your travels? This was on a train, on The Rovos Edwardian journey from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Dedicated to recreating the golden age of train travel, they delivered impeccable service in the dining car and in the open-air rear bar carriage. There was even a bath in a classic bathtub in my suite.

CELEBRITY CRUISES GIVES YOU A WORLD OF OPTIONS FOR THE VACATION YOU DESERVE

There are so many captivating places for modern travelers to experience, and there’s one way you can do that without leaving your love of the finer things in life behind. Celebrity Cruises has offered luxury vacations for more than 30 years, and as they continue to transport guests all over the world, they’re always improving on that experience by designing and building some of the most innovative ships at sea.

INTRODUCING A SHIP BEYOND YOUR WILDEST IMAGINATION Welcome to a place where you can disconnect entirely while you reconnect with each other —and the world. This place is Celebrity BeyondSM. It’s the third ship in Celebrity’s revolutionary Edge® Series, and it takes the brand’s innovative outward-facing design further than ever, creating an even closer connection between you, the sea and every exciting place on the horizon.

More space means more luxury to love — and more incredible outdoor escapes to discover. That includes a terraced Sunset Bar designed by Nate Berkus, with an international beach club ambience and some of the best views onboard. The reimagined Rooftop Garden now extends over the water’s edge with two cantilevered float pools soaring above the sea. And The Retreat® Sundeck, part of Celebrity’s ultimate luxury experience, now offers two levels of outdoor bliss.

In keeping with Celebrity’s passion for creating the best fine-dining experience at sea, Celebrity Beyond offers you a culinary journey like no other. Every menu is crafted by Celebrity’s Michelinstarred chef and inspired by the regions they visit. Explore 32 restaurants, bars and lounges onboard, including Le Voyage, the first signature restaurant at sea by world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud. A

larger, redesigned Grand Plaza with a fully circular Martini Bar — always a hot spot — is the perfect gathering place for a night on the town — miles out at sea.

Of course, all of the visionary spaces that made Celebrity’s Edge Series ships so popular make their return on Celebrity Beyond. Fly across the open ocean on the Magic Carpet®, a cantilevered platform where you can dine, drink and soak up the amazing views. Lounge away the day at the asymmetrical, outward-facing pool area. Awaken all your senses at Eden, an ever-evolving venue wrapped in three stories of glass. And find new ways to relax and rejuvenate at The Spa, where Celebrity took its dedication to holistic wellness to awe-inspiring new heights.

Be among the first to experience Celebrity Beyond, sailing the Mediterranean starting April 2022 and the Caribbean October 2022.

DISCOVER AN ESCAPE SO EXCLUSIVE, IT HAS NO ADDRESS For the ultimate luxury experience at sea, book your next vacation in The Retreat® — only on Celebrity. The Retreat isn’t just a place. It isn’t just a service. It isn’t just an amenity. It’s all this and more — an unparalleled vacation that combines stunning suite accommodations, a private restaurant and exclusive spaces, including a lounge with concierge service and an outdoor sundeck that rivals any high-end resort you’d find on land.

Every suite in The Retreat surrounds you in luxury with beautifully designed spaces that feature floor-to-ceiling views, including the two-story Edge Villas with private plunge pools. There’s plenty of room for the whole family to unwind, and you’ll find everything you need to relax in total comfort, from Celebrity’s exclusive eXhale® bedding, featuring a luxurious CashmereTM Mattress, to plush Frette

robes, towels and slippers. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with every thoughtful detail you discover.

The Retreat takes Celebrity’s passion for fine dining to new heights at Luminae. This private restaurant only for guests of The Retreat features a design as bold and distinctive as its cuisine. Not only is the restaurant exclusive, but so are its menus. Crafted by a Michelin-starred chef, the cuisine served in Luminae is not available anywhere else onboard.

The Retreat Sundeck is a chic outdoor hideaway that makes it easy to unplug. Dedicated attendants take care of your every whim — cocktails, fresh towels, you name it. This open-air enclave is available on all Edge Series ships, as well as Celebrity Silhouette® , Celebrity Equinox® , Celebrity Summit® and Celebrity Millennium®. At The Retreat Lounge, you’ll discover a warm and inviting space where you’ll have access to an exclusive concierge who’ll make any arrangements you need — onboard or off. You’ll also enjoy complimentary beverages, gourmet bites and a comfortable place to catch up with friends or just kick back and relax.

As guests of The Retreat, everyone in your suite will enjoy a long list of thoughtfully curated amenities, starting with premium drinks, streaming WiFi, tips, an onboard credit and a shore excursion credit.* Your vacation also includes a Personal Retreat Host who ensures you’ll never have to lift a finger — and a dedicated Retreat Concierge to arrange every moment of your vacation. There’s simply no better way to discover the world than The Retreat. SAIL ON THE WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES Now is great time to plan your vacation aboard Celebrity’s highly awarded Edge® Series ships, including the brand-new Celebrity Beyond and the ships that started it all — Celebrity Edge® and Celebrity ApexSM, awarded “World’s Greatest Places” by Time magazine. That’s because Celebrity’s Journey WonderFULLSM Event is underway. Not only are drinks, WiFi and tips Always IncludedSM in all staterooms from inside to AquaClass®, but, for a limited time, you’ll save up to $1,200* and enjoy airfare as low as $299* when you book using Flights by Celebrity. Step up to The Retreat® and you’ll save up to $3,000, while also receiving the premium amenities that come with booking this unrivaled luxury experience.*

Every Edge Series ship offers you a wide array of unforgettable sailings in Europe and the Caribbean. During the Europe season, you can soak up the history, culture and romance of places like the French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, and Greek Islands. In the Caribbean, you can get away from it all in destinations from the Virgin Islands to the Yucatán — and every sunsoaked locale in between. With options this extraordinary — and an offer as good as the Journey WonderFULL Event — you might even

be tempted to book more than one of these awardwinning vacations.

CELEBRITY CRUISES IS THE NATURAL CHOICE IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Discover a corner of the world so awe-inspiring, it’s like you’ve left the planet completely. An archipelago time forgot — the breathtaking Galapagos Islands. Come face-to-face with extraordinary creatures that have no natural fear of humans, including 100-year-old Galapagos giant tortoises, free-diving marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and other exotic species found nowhere else on the planet. A visit here is nothing short of life-changing, so the experience calls for an equally extraordinary ship. That’s where Celebrity comes in.

Celebrity Flora® is the first luxury, mega-yacht designed specifically for the Galapagos Islands. It’s innovative, outward-facing design means you never have to take your eyes off the unspoiled natural wonders around you, and the all-suites accommodations and stunningly designed public spaces mean you’ll be spoiled with every luxury while on board. You’ll also enjoy a long list of premium amenities and services, including a Personal Suite Attendant to take care of all the details. In fact, everything you need to enjoy this incredible destination is included — daily shore excursions guided by certified naturalists, drinks and locally sourced cuisines from menus crafted by a Michelin-starred chef, just for starters.

Celebrity Flora offers unique experiences that create a closer connection to the islands. Step into The Lab to learn more about the region’s ecosystem and Celebrity’s efforts to conserve it. Go camping at sea Celebrity-style with Galapagos Glamping and enjoy an evening under the stars in stylish cabanas. Celebrity Flora even makes getting to and from the islands more seamless with custom-designed Novurania yacht tenders.

When exploring a place as precious as the Galapagos Islands, you want to know you’re traveling in good company. That’s why Celebrity Flora was designed to be one of the most eco-friendly ships in the region, with solar panels to supplement energy, a dynamic positioning system to protect the seabed from anchoring, and a reverse osmosis water system. Everything about this amazing ship was designed to make the guest experience better — while helping protect the environment.

Book your Galapagos vacation right now and you’ll enjoy 20 percent off your cruise fares.* Plus, Celebrity is giving you round-trip airfare, valued up to $750 per person, as part of your all-inclusive experience on 10- to 16-night Galapagos offers.* It’s an incredible opportunity to plan the vacation of a lifetime.

To learn more about Celebrity Cruises and its fleet of award-winning ships, call 1 800 CELEBRITY, contact your travel advisor or visit celebrity.com.

*Visit celebrity.com for full terms and conditions. Always Included Pricing Packages apply to inside, ocean view, veranda, Concierge Class, or AquaClass® staterooms (“Eligible Bookings”). All guests in an Eligible Booking who choose the “Always Included” pricing package will receive a Classic Beverage Package, Gratuities (“Tips”) Included, and an unlimited Surf Internet package. All guests with an Eligible Booking in The Retreat will receive the Indulge Package at no additional charge including Premium Beverage Package, Tips Included, OBC and an unlimited Stream Internet package, for all guests in the stateroom. OBC amount varies by length of sailing. Savings Offer: Cruise must be booked Dec. 14, 2021 – Feb. 28, 2022 and applies to sailings 3-nights and longer departing Jan. 1, 2022 – Mar. 31, 2023, excluding Galapagos. Savings Offer provides cruise fare savings up to $1,500 per person, applicable to the first and second guests in the stateroom and will be automatically applied at checkout. No promo code required. Savings amounts are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by sailing length and stateroom category and are combinable with Always IncludedSM. Full deposit must be paid by deposit required due date. Standard full deposit penalty is applied if the booking is cancelled within final payment period. See Celebrity’s cancellation policy for details. Air Offer: Cruise and airfare must be booked Dec. 14, 2021 – Jan. 31, 2022. Offer applies to airfare purchased via Flights by Celebrity out of select major U.S. and Canada gateways for select European cruises departing May – Oct. 2022; select Caribbean cruises departing Jan. – Nov. 2022; and Alaska cruises departing May – Sept. 2022. Specified major gateways offer fixed airfare rates per person, and rates vary by departure and arrival gateways. If market airfare exceeds the range specified for fixed air rates (range varies by cruise itinerary), guest will be responsible for paying the difference between the market rate and the threshold rate stated, on top of the fixed air rate. Offer is not combinable with Interline, Net, Travel Partner, and Employee Rates. Galapagos 20% Savings Offer: Applies to new bookings made 12/10/21 – 2/28/22 (“Offer Period”) and provides 20% cruise fare savings on the Standard Rate for the 1st and 2nd guests in the same stateroom on select 7-, 10-, 11-, and 16-night Galapagos sailings aboard Celebrity Flora® , Celebrity Xpedition®, and Celebrity Xploration® departing 1/1/22 – 12/31/23. Offer is combinable with Captain’s Club Offers, Galapagos No Air Savings offer, and the Fly Galapagos Offers. Offer applies to new, individual bookings and group bookings named and deposited during the Offer Period; excludes charters and contracted groups. Offer is subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and non-transferable. Galapagos Flights On Us Offer: Applies to new, individual bookings made 1/01/22 and 2/28/22 for select 10-, 11-, and 16-night Galapagos cruise packages aboard Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Xpedition, and Celebrity Xploration departing 1/01/21 – 12/31/23. Offer includes round-trip airfare, valued up to $750 per person including air taxes and fees, departing from U.S. or Canadian gateways, booked via Flights by Celebrity. Air must be booked via Flights by Celebrity prior to cruise final cruise payment due date. Guests with independent air arrangements may choose a $500 per person cruise fare savings instead of airfare via Flights by Celebrity. Offer applies to the first two guests in the stateroom, is subject to availability, subject to change, capacity controlled, non-transferable, not combinable with any other offer, and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Refer to celebrity.com and the Cruise Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions. Changes to booking may result in removal of offer. Offers and prices are subject to availability, cancellation, and change without notice at any time. Imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect onboard and destination experiences, offerings, features, or itineraries. These may not be available during your voyage, may vary by ship and destination, and may be subject to change without notice. ©2022 Celebrity Cruises Inc. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador.