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Passageways Travel Grows U.P. Presence

TRAVERSE CITY, MI August 3, 2007
Sault Ste. Marie based Superior Travel and Passageways Travel have joined forces to create Superior Passageways Travel. With existing offices in Sault Ste. Marie and Escanaba, the move strengthens Passageways’ presence and capabilities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Superior Travel’s clients benefit with a broader range of travel services, including online booking at www.passagewaystravel.com. The new combined agency is located in Passageway’s new building on Ashmun Street in Sault. Ste. Marie.

"This is a very positive move for Passageways," noted Passageways President Tom Rockne. "We are continuing to grow at a time when others are shrinking or failing. In fact, we are finding that more and more customers are recognizing the value of our personal service and expertise versus Internet-only travel sites. This includes our 24/7, Always There Customer Care – from booking through your return home."

"We have one of the most experienced, capable and community-involved group of travel professionals anywhere in the state now in place in the Soo,” added Passageways Northern Region Manager Patrick McIntyre. “Former friendly competitors are now fellow workers,” said McIntyre.

Bev Slayter, manager of Superior Travel, will be the manager of the combined office. Both Superior and Passageways staffs will be retained to serve their past clients. "Our commitment to serving the travel needs of the greater Sault Ste. Marie community is enhanced by the synergies this combination delivers", noted Bev Slayter, "Each group is bringing something to the table and our customers benefit with a greater array of expertise and services."

Headquartered in Traverse City, Passageways Travel has a network of offices and independent providers throughout Michigan, including Metro-Detroit, Mid-Michigan, the Lansing area, Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Now in its 25th year, Passageways provides a full range of travel services, including corporate travel management, vacation planning, group travel, incentive travel, meetings, conventions and association management. For more information visit passagewaystravel.com.