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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
  • 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:

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