our story
about getaway tours
GETAWAY TOURS INTERNATIONAL INC., (GTII) is a duly licensed travel agency and one of the pioneers in the travel agency operations in the Philippines. It started in November 1979 and has acquired its accreditation as an IATA member in October of 1984.
Our Vision
In order to complete our travel commitments, we at Getaway Tours International Incorporated, have flown friends and clients to the different corners of the world, providing the most competitive rates, delivered on time and utmost confidence for the best quality in our products. Overseeing this, we visualize to always be at your service.
Our Mission
Inasmuch as Travel is our market, we work very hard and strive to continuously and consistently provide quality travel services that we hope to exceed the expectations of our clients. We aim to constantly provide equal satisfaction for money airline tickets and other travel related matters.
Maximizing to the fullest our abilities and capabilities to maintain and build on our substantial assets based on a clear and steady focus, we look forward to grow biggest and most successful.
GTII CORE COMPETENCE
In 1998, the former owners of GTII sold the agency to a group of young professionals who are all achievers in their respective fields of business. The new team was headed by Mr. Joel G. Silvestre whose expertise having been in the travel business for almost 25 years. GTII has 53 full time employees most of whom are seasoned professional staff who are geared to provide quality and personalized services.
The group of officers of GTII come from wide ranging backgrounds as corporate executives and entrepreneurs in the fields of telecommunications, audit, management consulting, real estate, and law.
Corporate Achievements
In the span of 21 years (1998 – 2019), GTII has successfully met its clients’ requirements and surpassed past sales performances set by our industry partners and airline companies operating in the Philippines. This resulted to numerous citations and special awards given to GTII.
- 2019
- Emirates Airlines
Eithad Airways
Pioneer Safe Trip
Air Asia
Royal Brunei Airlines
Scoot Tigerair Ltd - EXEMPLARY SUPPORT
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE – GOLD
REDSTAR AGENT
TOP AGENT’S AWARD
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
- 2018
- Kuwait Airways
- PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
- 2017
- Turkish Airlines
Royal Brunei
Tours R Us - PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
TOP AGENT AWARD
TOP PERFORMANCE AWARD
- 2016
- Sky World Travel Insurance
Royal Caribbean
Profil Holidays & Tac Tours &
Travel Corp - PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
OUTSTANDING SALES CONTRIBUTOR
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
- 2015
- Oman Air
APG Philippines World Rep Inc
Philippine Airlines - TOP TRAVEL AGENCY AWARD
RECOGNITION AWARD
BRONZE & SPECIAL AWARD
- 2014
- AIG Philippines
- BRONZE AWARD
- 2013 – 2014
- Korean Air
ABACUS - ELITE PLUS AWARD
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
- 2012 – 2013
- South African Airlines
- PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
- 2010 – 2011
- ABACUS
CBL Insurance
Philippine Airlines
Air France/KLM
Emirates Airways
Eithad Airways
Saudie Arabian Airlines
South African Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines - TOP TRAVEL AGENCY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
BRONZE & SPECIAL AWARDS
OUTSTANDING SALES PERFORMANCE
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
OUTSTANDING SALES PERFROMANCE
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
- 2009 – 2010
- Qatar Airways
Air France/KLM
Philippine Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Eithad Airways
Royal Brunei Airlines - SILVER AWARD
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
SILVER AWARD ACHIEVEMENT
OUTSTANDING SALES PERFORMANCE
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
- 2008 – 2009
- Air France/KLM
Singapore Airlines
Philippine Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines - PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
AWARDEE PASSENGER SALES
SILVER AWARD
TOP TRAVEL AGENCY PERFORMER
- 2008
- Continental Airlines
- OUTSTANDING PASSENGER SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- 2007 – 2008
- Qatar Airways
- BRONZE AWARD PASSENGERS SALES
- 2006
- Asiana
KLM Royal Dutch - TOP TRAVEL AGENCY AWARD
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
- 2005
- Philippine Airlines
Northwest Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch
Gulf Air - BRONZE AWARD
TOP PRODUCER
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
BRONZE AWARD
- 2004
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
Gulf Air
Northwest Airlines
Philippine Airlines
Asiana
Qatar Airways - OUTSTANDING PASSENGER SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
SILVER AWARD
TOP PRODUCER
SILVER AWARD
TOP TRAVEL AGENT
TOP PRODUCER
- 2003
- Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Philippine Airlines - OUTSTANDING PASSENGER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
TOP PRODUCER
SILVER AWARD
- 2002
- Philippine Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch
Korean Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Continental Airlines - SILVER AWARD
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
TOP PRODUCER
OUTSTANDING PASSENGER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- 2001
- Philippine Airlines
Continental Airlines
Qatar Airways
Gulf Air
Northwest Airlines - SILVER AWARD
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
PASSENGER SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
VALUABLE SUPPORT AND REMARKABLE PASSENGER SALES PERFORMANCE
BRONZE AWARD
TOP PRODUCER
- 2000 – 2001
- Philippine Airlines
- GOLD AAR
Accreditations
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Department of Tourism (DOT)
Associations
Philippine Travel Agency Association (PTAA)
Philippine Tour Operator Association (PHILTOA)
Major Clients
Since 1979, GETAWAY TOURS INTERNATIONAL, INC. has handled the travel requirements of the following industries:
Local Government Units
Recruitment Agencies
Travel Agencies
Foreign Embassies
Manufacturing
Commercial Establishment
Construction companies
Shipping and Manning Agencies
Marketing and Distribution Network
Hotels and Restaurant
International Organization
GETAWAY TOURS INTERNATIONAL, INC., managed to get a substantial share of the travel industry market, due to its fully complimented seasoned professional manpower support group going beyond the set industry standards.
Our Services
Our services include EVERYTHING related with tourism, such as:
- Domestic and International Airline Reservations & Ticketing
- Worldwide hotel reservation
- Ground handling services
- Documentations (new passport and renewal, visa filing, PSA Certificate, facilitate Immigration extension and other related matters).
- Incentive, Special interest groups Conferences & MICE
- All over the year excursions and itineraries (Adventures, Eco-Tours, Biblical Tours, Cruises, Diving, Sea Resort Holidays, Ski Holidays, Relaxation & Spa Treatment Packages, & Tailored Made Tours
- Cruises
- Travel insurance
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Free Ticket delivery and pick-up documents
Professional customer oriented consultation providing hassle free travel. Email capabilities for convenience and prompt booking and information. Creative but persistent approach to search for the most appropriate travel arrangements and identifying the best possible value. Our travel consultants are friendly, professional, and experienced in accommodating both the seasoned traveler and those new to the world of travel.
We pride ourselves in customer satisfaction. A large percentage of our bookings are from repeat clientele while much of our new business is from word of mouth recommendations.
GTII OFFICES
Its Head Office is in #576 San Andres Street near corner Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila. Contact telephone numbers are as follows:
- Trunk Lines: (+632) 8524-2202; 8524-2252; 8354-4268; 8353-0100; 8354-4763
Fax number: (+632) 8567-0908; 8354-5090 - Website: www.toursgetaway.com
- Email Address: getaway_mnl@yahoo.com, packages@toursgetaway.com