Trip Connoisseurs - Moving your dreams forward...
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Our Company Established in early 2016 by three inspired partners with decades of experience in the travel industry, Trip Connoisseurs represents one of the most dynamic, individually owned travel companies in Canada. Situated in Richmond Hill, Ontario, our travel experts deliver on the infinite possibilities open to today’s traveller.
Our Products & Services Trip Connoisseurs is dedicated to the delivery of interactive, enriched, and imaginative itineraries - with each traveller’s particular interests and preferences in mind. Our genuine interest in understanding the needs of our clients enables us to deliver solutions that result in optimal enjoyment and satisfaction! Central to our philosophy regarding products and services is a relentless commitment to service and quality.
Our Differences
Trip Connoisseurs distinguishes itself as a specialist in the field of upscale travel that is recognized for offering exceptional service, anticipating the needs and desires of its clients, and getting its clients the best bang for their buck. This has resulted in a high level of client satisfaction, evidenced by repeat bookings as well as favourable testimonials and word-of-mouth comments. To be honest, all businesses encounter customers who are difficult to please. Nonetheless, we remain committed to deliver an extraordinary travel experience to every corner of the Globe. If you are looking to travel with a company who cares about its customers and will do everything reasonable to provide the best service, then Trip Connoisseurs is the right choice.
Our Strengths
Internally, our team’s common goal, company culture, expertise and personal experiences enable our clients to make informed purchase decisions. Externally, our decades-long business relationships built on mutual respect and unwavering dedication, have enabled us to work together as professionals with the travel trade and ground operators of host countries. Oftentimes we are perceived as the best choice on account of the utmost degree of reliability. It is this same dependability that is appreciated day after day by the people who deal with us, whereas they can count on the constant and dedicated assistance of our connoisseurs who are always mindful of the needs of our clients.
Our Added Value Having extensive product knowledge and providing exceptional professional service is our added value and power. We are all veterans of the travel industry, “Veni, Vidi, Vici.� The best added value we can offer to those who choose to book with us is in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the destinations, properties and tours we recommend. Trip Connoisseurs uses its own unique booking system which handles the countless details involved in each booking. It was designed from the ground up to provide a clear and comprehensive outline for each and every travel itinerary. Our booking system can also capture the unique preferences of each traveler in order to understand their needs and thus deliver a more personalized experience. The goal of everyone at Trip Connoisseurs is not only to meet the travel needs of our clients, but to also anticipate them.
Our Vision Trip Connoisseur’s ultimate vision is to become the top provider for high quality travel solutions to the world’s exotic destinations, while achieving the highest levels of client satisfaction in the industry.
Our Mission Provide superior quality services, high quality products and competitive pricing that will exceed the expectations of each traveller. Trip Connoisseurs commits to building long lasting relationships with all our partners, as well as developing opportunities for mutual growth and success.
Our Team & You
Trip Connoisseurs is composed of a te enjoy connecting travellers with the founders combined over 70 years of industry; ranked with the most exper still in the business.
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Product knowledge and professional driven by our fascination and by ou compelling places we’re privileged to them with you. We’re proud to say back of our hand, we’ve been there.
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Chris Wang Managing Director
Chris in Antarctica
Chris’ educational background happened to be associated with Earth Science. Following a scientific field trip to the distant region of Tibet Plateau, Chris changed his career path in the mid of 1980th and became a travel professional ever since. He started with CITS, and worked for travel companies in China and lived and worked in several cities in China and overseas before finally settled in Canada. Continued his profession immediately in Toronto with Conference World Tours, Tour East and Vision 2000, Chris later worked as Tour Manager of Jade Tour, Asia Manager of Goway and prior to founding Trip Connoisseurs, he has established Compass Holidays and positioned as Deputy General Manager. Apart from his countless trips to China and many countries in Asia, Chris also explored some exotic destinations such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Tunisia, Columbia, Argentina and Antarctica; journeyed through entire west Europe, Cuba, Costa Rica and other Caribbean Islands, US including Hawaii. Chris speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese) and understands some European languages.
Chris in Cambodia
Kerry in Hawaii
Kerry Ke Executive Director
Kerry’s passion for travel and food led him into the hospitality industry. As an independent traveler, He has been planning his own travel itineraries since he was 16. Planning a customized tour for individual clients and small groups comes so naturally to him with his interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Kerry at the Canadian Rockies
Kerry has very high standards and designs itineraries for his clients with as much care as he would for his own travel. When working at Compass Holidays, many clients appreciated his hard work and effort and called him a great representation of the company. Kerry enjoys incorporating his other interests into his travels. Food plays a major role in Kerry’s trips as he searches for local delicacies and ethnic foods in each destination. He also loves driving and has explored almost every corner of North America. During his many driving excursions, he explores wonderful scenery not on the usual tourist route and enjoys beautiful moments between destinations. Kerry is proficient in English, Chinese (Mandarin and Shanghainese), and understands Cantonese.
Mary started her career in the travel industry 35 years ago, where she began with Conference Travel and Tours. They pioneered travel to countries that were not accessible in the travel industry, like China, India, Africa and Russia. Mary’s extensive knowledge and experience with sincere gratitude goes to Conference World Tours who brought educational exchange and professional conferences, for The Royal College of Physicians, the Bar Associations, Dental Surgeons, ROM, Art Gallery and many more to every corner of the world. Vision 2000 World Tours is where she continued to service the travel industry in selling and customizing travel to all the countries she has travelled to. She is especially passionate about China, India, East Africa, South America, Middle East, Eastern and Central Europe including Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and Macedonia. She also has a passion for people, music art and culture.
Mary at the Grand Canyon
Mary has been praised by agents and clients for her attention to detail in their travel arrangements and has been quoted as “The Author of Their Good Times”.
Mary Surbek Sales & Marketing Director
Mary in Ireland
Private Travel We love creating private custom trips and we know there are thousands of extraordinary places around the world that can only be unlocked with the freedom of private travel. Our private custom trips virtually encompass the entire Globe.
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All of our trips are fully customizable. Our years of on-the-ground experience enables us to go the extra mile to create one-of-akind trip completely from scratch for our clients. from-the-ground-up, authentic, compelling experiences that never compromise on comfort - a trip of a lifetime!
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Small Group Travel
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mall Group Travel is another popular way explore destinations and connect with ople. Not only does it provide you with e perfect balance between escorted actives and free time, it also offers you the best ssible pricing. The experiences are memobly delightful!
Air • Rail • Cruise We have spent over decades in grinding air arrangements and have access to private airfares worldwide with world’s major airlines. We are also experts of rail journeys and cruises as some of the earth’s wonders are best seen by train or ship in a stylish, relaxed way—not having to pack and repack. We hand-selected a number of extraordinary rail journeys and voyages around the world to be discovered by our travellers. Trip Connoisseurs is a one-stop solution for your travel needs.
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Trip Connoisseurs is licensed by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). We are a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) & the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
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