Backpacking Organization Started

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The ‘Backpacker Transport Operators Network’, was launched on the opening day of the World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) taking place in Beijing October 18.

new backpacking organization forms

A new organization of backpacking companies has formed, Backpacker Transport Operators Network

The new initiative has been formed by the following founding companies: Stray Asia, Stray New Zealand, Oz Experience, Dragon Bus China, Bamba Bus Latin America, Moose Travellers Network Canada and Falafel Bus Middle East.  This group is expected to grow to approximately 10 or 12 organizations over the next few months.

The network will clearly define their charter of operation as well as operational guidelines within a code of conduct.  “Ensuring that all members operate to the highest possible standards that reflects positively on each other’s business is a key component to the success of this organization,”stated Oz Experience Director, Greg Zammit.

Most significantly, the founding members of the Backpacker Transport Operators Network will work toward sharing their databases of customers such that joint marketing efforts can be undertaken and a referral program put in place.  “From a customer’s point of view there is real value in receiving discounts and product updates from like-minded companies, as well as a knowledge that these organizations are striving together to provide a style of travel that they desire,” summed up Stray Asia and Stray New Zealand Managing Director, Neil Geddes.

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