LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 CA-GowayTravel-&-GE
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Goway Travel, a leading travel agency
specializing in expeditions to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia
and Africa and GE Money, today announced a multi-year agreement to offer the
GE Money Travel finance program on Goway packaged tours, vacations and other
travel-related expenses.
The private-label credit card program, managed by GE Money's Sales Finance
unit, provides a menu of offers and promotions, including deferred interest
for six months with monthly minimum payments as well as extended payment
financing on one-time trips or ongoing travel.
"The GE Money Travel card is a great option for people to make travel
plans, track expenses and manage payments," said Peter Lacy, vice president of
finance for Goway Travel. "Our travelers look for trips and holidays that
provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and now we offer a financing program
that fits their needs and budgets.
"For more than 38 years, Goway Travel has offered a wide range of travel
experiences, including independent and fully escorted tours, adventure travel,
air/land packages and romance and luxury themed excursions. The GE Money
Travel Finance Program can be used on any of Goway's itineraries and
departures."
"GE is excited to build a strategic relationship with Goway Travel to
provide this flexible service offering," said Dave Luster, vice president and
leader, Travel for GE Money -- Sales Finance. "Now travelers and adventurers
have a financing option that helps to make the most of their travel dollars."
About Goway Travel
Since 1970, Goway has been providing unforgettable travel experiences to
Asia, Africa, and Australia. Today, they offer a wide choice of travel ideas
to more than 40 countries.
About GE Money
With more than $200 billion in assets, GE Money (http://gemoney.com), a
unit of General Electric Company, (NYSE: GE) is a leading provider of retail
banking and credit services to consumers and retailers in more than 50
countries around the world. With more than 130 million global customers, GE
Money, based in London, UK, offers a range of financial products, including
private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, mortgages, debt
consolidation and home equity loans and credit insurance. GE Money's Sales
Finance unit, based in Kettering, Ohio, provides private label credit card
programs and financial services for consumers through dealers; national,
regional and independent retailers; associations; contractors; manufacturers;
healthcare practices; and service providers in more than 20 industries
including: automotive, consumer electronics and appliances, elective health
care, floor covering, home design and improvement, home furnishings, jewelry,
music, powersports, outdoor power equipment, sporting goods and travel.GE
(NYSE: GE) is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media
company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water,
transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves
customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people
worldwide. GE is Imagination at Work.
SOURCE Goway Travel
