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Quest Specialty Travel
TO: Marketing Staff
FROM: Your Name
DATE: March 13, 2016
RE: Launch of new Borneo trekking tour
The next marketing meeting will be held on the 17th of March at 2 p.m. in the large conference room on
the ground floor. Heading the agenda will be the launch of our new Borneo Explorer Trek, a rigorous ten-
day tour of the dense jungles, mysterious caves, and sun-kissed beaches of Borneo’s northern coast,
scheduled to depart in September 2017.
A preliminary draft of the tour brochure is attached. Bring your creative ideas for launching this exciting
new tour to the meeting.
Quest Specialty Travel Press Release 340 West Market Street ● San Diego, CA 92101 ● Tel: 619-555-1223 ● Fax: 619-555-0937 ● www.questspecialty travel.com
For Immediate Release September 19, 2016 Contact: Your Name 619-555-1223
Bridget Surette to Speak in QST’s Travel Lecture Series SAN DIEGO – The inaugural event in Quest Specialty Travel’s new Travel Lecture Series will feature acclaimed Canadian travel writer Bridget Surette, author of more than fifteen books and numerous travel essays. Surette will present slides and speak on her recent adventures rafting the headwaters of the Amazon River in Peru. The event will be held October 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the historic Globe Theatre on F Street in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego Union-Tribune travel editor Grant Hatton will introduce the speaker. This is the first event in a monthly luncheon series that will feature a presentation by a prominent international travel expert. Each travelogue will showcase a different corner of the world, giving viewers a glimpse into the heart of exotic locales. Our speaker list for the 2016 Travel Lecture season includes Alaskan guide Gilbert Coonan, African wildlife biologist Erica Stone, travel film producer Nancy Bellman, Himalayan climber Ross Newby, adventurer Jennifer Chi, filmmaker Marta Santiago, and travel writer Lee Duong. A detailed schedule is available on the QST Web site at www.questspecialtytravel.com. Tickets are $10 for non-members and $8 for members. A one-year membership to the series is $10 for an individual or $15 for two people residing at the same address. Tickets can be purchased at QST or online at www.questspecialtytravel.com/events.html. Ticket prices include lunch.
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Quest Specialty Travel Press Release 340 West Market Street ● San Diego, CA 92101 ● Tel: 619-555-1223 ● Fax: 619-555-0937 ● www.questspecialty travel.com
For Immediate Release September 19, 2016 Contact: Your Name 619-555-1223
Bridget Surette to Speak in QST’s Travel Lecture Series SAN DIEGO – The inaugural event in Quest Specialty Travel’s new Travel Lecture Series will feature acclaimed Canadian travel writer Bridget Surette, author of more than fifteen books and numerous travel essays. Surette will present slides and speak on her recent adventures rafting the headwaters of the Amazon River in Peru. The event will be held October 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the historic Globe Theatre on F Street in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego Union-Tribune travel editor Grant Hatton will introduce the speaker. This is the first event in a monthly luncheon series that will feature a presentation by a prominent international travel expert. Each travelogue will showcase a different corner of the world, giving viewers a glimpse into the heart of exotic locales. Our speaker list for the 2016 Travel Lecture season includes Alaskan guide Gilbert Coonan, African wildlife biologist Erica Stone, travel film producer Nancy Bellman, Himalayan climber Ross Newby, adventurer Jennifer Chi, filmmaker Marta Santiago, and travel writer Lee Duong. A detailed schedule is available on the QST Web site at www.questspecialtytravel.com. Tickets are $10 for non-members and $8 for members. A one-year membership to the series is $10 for an individual or $15 for two people residing at the same address. Tickets can be purchased at QST or online at www.questspecialtytravel.com/events.html. Ticket prices include lunch.
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Your Name August 31, 2016
Quest Specialty Travel
For an adventure sooner rather than later, check out this month’s last minute travel deals. Each of the trips listed below
begins in the next few weeks, so immediate booking is essential. These special travel deals on select adventures
change frequently and sell out fast. For personal assistance from a QST travel specialist call 1-833-555-TOUR (1-
833-555-8687) or visit www.questspecialtytravel.com. Our online booking process is fast, easy, and secure.
TRIP DATES COST
Rajasthan Desert Safari ................. Oct. 1-15 ..................... $1,645
Inca Highlands Explorer ............... Oct. 14-28 .................. $1,140
Everest Base Camp Trek ............... Oct. 7-28 .................... $1,950
Cycling in Provence ....................... Oct. 13-20 .................. $1,120
Rajasthan Desert Safari
An unforgettable journey by plane, rail, bus, and camel through the colorful, undulating landscape of Rajasthan and the Great Thar desert, this tour explores the forts, temples, palaces, and bazaars of the fabled cities along old camel caravan routes. Participants choose between the Camel Safari and the Maharaja Experience. Accommodations are hotels, with camping on the Camel Safari. 15 days. Arrive/Depart Delhi.
Camel Safari The 2-day camel safari begins in the small 12th century caravan city of Jaisalmer. After completing the camel safari last year, New York Times travel writer Edith Das described the experience:
“Traversing the starkly beautiful dunes of the desert wilderness, we delighted at the sight of herds of chinkara antelope and treasured a glimpse of the Great Indian bustard. Near the end, Jaisalmer reappeared like a vision from the Arabian Nights, its intriguingly carved yellow stone towers rising mirage-like out of the horizon.”
Maharaja Experience The 2-day tour explores the magical fort in Jaisalmer, with plenty of personal time for shopping and relaxing.
Inca Highlands Explorer
This epic overland adventure combines the
highlights of Inca civilization with an astonishing
five-day Andean trek through cloud forests and
snow-capped peaks to the ancient Inca site of
Machu Picchu. We then travel by road to gorgeous
Lake Titicaca, birthplace of the Inca legend, and on
to La Paz, Bolivia, the world’s highest capital city.
Accommodations include camping and hotels. 15
days. Arrive Lima/Depart La Paz.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Following the classic Everest expedition route, this trek leads hikers past the colorful fluttering prayer flags and Buddhist monasteries of traditional Sherpa villages, to the foot of Mount Everest. We rendezvous in Katmandu, fly to Lukla, and traverse the pine and rhododendron forests of the Dudh Kosi River valley to Namche Bazaar, the bustling center of the Sherpa region. From there we ascend Kala Pattar, high above the tree line, for suburb views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Two nights at the Everest base camp allows us ample time to explore the base of the mountain, before returning to Lukla via the lost valleys, high mountain passes, and remote villages of the Khumbu region. Accommodations include a hotel in Katmandu and 17 nights camping. 22 days. Arrive/Depart Katmandu. The following 3-day add-ons are available. Choose one:
1. Royal Chitwan National Park 2. Pokhara – Valley of Lakes 3. Temples of Janakpur 4. Trishuli River Rafting Adventure
Last-minute participants in the Everest Base Camp trek must be able to arrange the following by September 25:
A valid entry visa for Nepal.
Vaccination or protection against malaria, typhoid, infectious hepatitis, tetanus, and polio.
Travel insurance that includes medical evacuation and repatriation of remains.
A medical examination certifying the participant is fit enough to trek eight or nine hours a day at a maximum altitude of 18,200 feet.
Cycling in Provence
The fertile, rambling terrain of Provence provides the backdrop for this easy-going trip. Days are spent cycling between pleasant medieval towns and delightful villages, with ample time to linger at the sights along the way. At night, we relax in the comfort and warmth of small, local hotels. The average daily ride is 30 miles, but there are options for longer routes if you want to cycle more. 8 days. Arrive/Depart Nice.
Healthy Traveler Quest Specialty Travel ● Health Information for Travelers ● Spring 2016
Health Risks and Precautions for International Travelers
General Considerations The number of people traveling internationally in-
creases every year. International tourist arrivals in the
year 2010 reached 1 billion, with arrivals expected to
reach 1.6 billion by 2020. Over half the arrivals were for
leisure and holidays, with business, religious pilgrim-
ages, and family visits cited as other major reasons peo-
ple travel (World Tourism Organization 19).
International travel can pose serious health risks to trav-
elers, depending on the destination country, the nature
and characteristics of the trip, and the traveler’s physical
condition and overall health. Travelers might be ex-
posed to sudden and significant changes in altitude, hu-
midity, microbes, and temperature. Also, serious health
risks can arise in areas where clean water is unavailable,
sanitation and hygiene are inadequate, and medical ser-
vices are not well-developed.
All people planning travel should know the po-
tential hazards of the countries they are travel-
ing to and learn how to minimize their risk of
acquiring diseases. Forward planning, preven-
tive measures, and careful precautions can sub-
stantially reduce the risks of adverse health con-
sequences. (World Health Organization)
The medical profession and the travel industry are an
important source of help and advice for travelers, how-
ever, it is the responsibility of the traveler to seek out
information on travel-related risks, understand the fac-
tors involved, and take the necessary precautions.
Travel-related Risks The following are key factors in determining the risks to
which travelers may be exposed:
destination and mode of transportation
purpose, duration, and season of travel
standards of accommodation and food hygiene
behavior and health of the traveler
1 Behavior is a critical factor. For example, going outdoors
in a malaria-endemic area could result in becoming infected.
Destinations where accommodation, hygiene, sanita-
tion, medical care, and water quality are of a high stand-
ard pose relatively few serious risks for the health of
travelers, unless there is a pre-existing illness. This also
applies to travelers visiting most major cities and tourist
centers and staying in quality accommodations, such as
a conference center or a resort.1
In contrast, destinations where accommodation is of
poor quality, hygiene and sanitation are inadequate,
medical services do not exist, and clean water is una-
vailable may pose serious risks for the health of travel-
ers. Exposure to insects, infectious agents, and contam-
inated food and water, makes travel in many remote re-
gions particularly hazardous. Tourists who venture into
remote areas should take stringent precautions to avoid
illness, including receiving vaccinations and taking an-
timalarial medications.
The purpose, season, and duration of the visit, the mode
of transportation, and the lifestyle and overall health of
the traveler are also important in determining the likeli-
hood of exposure to infectious agents.
Medical Consultation Before Travel Travelers intending to visit a destination in a developing
country should consult a travel medicine clinic or a phy-
sician at least 4-8 weeks before the journey, and prefer-
ably earlier for long-term travel or travel to remote ar-
eas. Last minute travelers should also consult a clinic or
physician.
A medical consultation is needed to determine the need
for vaccinations and antimalarial medication, as well as
any other medication the traveler may require. Medical
advisors base their recommendations on an assessment
of risk for the individual traveler as well as any associ-
ated public health.2
2 It is best to consult a travel medicine specialist.
Healthy Traveler: Travel and Health Information from Quest Specialty Travel
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Malaria: A Serious Health Risk for Travelers Each year an estimated 8 million North Americans
travel to countries where malaria is common. Transmit-
ted by the bite of an infected mosquito, malaria is a se-
rious and potentially fatal infectious disease that is char-
acterized by headaches, fever, chills, and sweating.
Malaria occurs mostly in poor tropical and
subtropical areas of the world. In many of the
countries affected by malaria, it is a leading
cause of illness and death. In areas with high
transmission, the most vulnerable groups are
young children, who have not developed im-
munity to malaria yet, and pregnant women,
whose immunity has been decreased by preg-
nancy. (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
According to the Centers for Disease Control, malaria
can usually be prevented if travelers to tropical and sub-
tropical regions follow these preventive steps:
First, inform yourself about the risk of acquiring malaria
in the region of the world where you plan to travel. Ma-
laria exists throughout the tropics, but it is most preva-
lent in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria hotspots change
constantly, so check with a travel medicine specialist or
the Centers for Disease Control for the latest develop-
ments before you travel.
Second, take measures to prevent mosquito bites, partic-
ularly between dusk and dawn. Always sleep in a well-
screened room, preferably under a mosquito net that has
been treated with insecticide. During the evening, wear
long pants and long-sleeved shirts, and apply an insect
repellent that contains DEET.
Finally, consult your physician or a travel medicine spe-
cialist several weeks prior to departure for advice on tak-
ing antimalarial drugs. Prophylaxis drugs need to be
taken continuously, beginning before travel commences
and continuing through up to four weeks after leaving
malaria-endemic areas.
Even if you take antimalarial pills, it is still possible to
get malaria, so seek medical treatment promptly if you
experience flu-like symptoms and are in or have re-
cently visited an area where malaria is present. For more
information on malaria prevention and other travel
health issues, check out the Centers for Disease Control
on the Internet at www.cdc.gov/travel.
Malaria Worldwide 3.3 billion people (half the world’s population) live
in areas at risk for malaria transmission.
35 countries (30 in sub-Saharan Africa and 5 in Asia)
account for 98% of global malaria deaths.
The World Health Organization estimates that in
2013, malaria caused 350-500 million clinical epi-
sodes of malaria.
An estimated 863,000 malaria deaths occur every
year, most of them children.
89% of malaria deaths occur in Africa.
Malaria is the fifth cause of death from infectious
diseases worldwide (after respiratory infections,
HIV/AIDS, diarrheal diseases, and tuberculosis).
Malaria is the second leading cause of death from in-
fectious diseases in Africa, after HIV/AIDS.
Source: (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Preventive Options for Serious Travel Health Issues
Disease Vaccine Prophylaxis Drug Eat and Drink Safely Avoid Insects
Malaria
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Cholera
Japanese Encephalitis
Source: (Johnson 55)
Healthy Traveler: Travel and Health Information from Quest Specialty Travel
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Medical Kit and Personal Items
Travelers should always carry a medical kit, particularly
to destinations where there may be significant health
risks, including developing countries where local avail-
ability of medications cannot be guaranteed.
The medical kit should include basic medicines to treat
common ailments, first aid items, and any other special
items, such as syringes and needles, that might be
needed for a pre-existing medical condition. It is also
important to bring a signed statement from a physician
certifying that the traveler requires specific medication
or items for a medical condition.
Travelers should also carry personal items in sufficient
quantity for the length of the visit, unless their availabil-
ity is assured at the travel destination. Such items might
include toothpaste, supplies and solutions for contact
lenses, skin care items, and other items for personal hy-
giene.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recom-
mends travelers carry the following items for a basic
medical kit:
First aid items Adhesive bandages, multiple sizes
Adhesive tape
Antibacterial hand wipes or an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
Antifungal and antibacterial ointments
Antihistamine
Anti-itch cream for insect bites and stings
Antiseptic wound cleanser
Cotton swabs
Digital thermometer
Disposable gloves
Elastic bandage wrap for sprains and strains
First aid quick reference card
Insect repellent
Medication for pain or fever, such as Aceta-
minophen, Aspirin, or Ibuprofen
Moleskin for blisters
Oral rehydration salts
Saline eye drops
Scissors, safety pins, and tweezers3
Sterile dressing
3 Pack these items in checked luggage. 4 All medications should be stored in carry-on luggage, in
their original containers and labeled clearly.
Other important items The following items might be necessary depending on
the destination, trip duration, and individual needs:
Antibiotic for self-treatment of diarrhea
Antidiarrheal medication
Antifungal powder
Antimalarial medication
Anti-motion sickness medication
Epinephrine auto-injector (such as an EpiPen)
for severe allergic reactions
Extra pair of contacts or prescription glasses
Medication for high-altitude sickness
Medications taken on a regular basis at home4
Mild laxative
Mild sleep aid or anti-anxiety medication
Sterile syringes and needles
Sunscreen5
Water purification tablets
Contact card Travelers should carry the name and contact details for
their physician, together with information about any
medical conditions, treatments, and medications, in-
cluding generic drug names and doses. The contact card
should also include contact information for a family
member still in the traveler’s home country and the
home embassy or consulate in the destination country.
5 SPF 15 or greater.
Healthy Traveler: Travel and Health Information from Quest Specialty Travel
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Insurance for Travelers International travelers should be aware that medical care
abroad is often only available at private medical facili-
ties and can be extremely expensive. In places where
high-quality medical care is not readily available, trav-
elers might need to be repatriated in the event of an ac-
cident or illness. Repatriation of the body can be costly
and difficult to arrange if death occurs abroad.
Travelers are advised to seek information about possible
reciprocal health-care agreements between the country
of residence and the destination country, and to obtain
special traveler’s health insurance for destinations
where health risks are significant and medical care is ex-
pensive and not readily available.
Travel health insurance should include coverage for
changes to the itinerary, emergency repatriation for
health reasons, medical care in case of illness or acci-
dent, hospitalization, and repatriation of the body in case
of death.
Some countries now require proof of adequate health in-
surance as a condition of entry. Travelers should be fa-
miliar with the procedures to obtain medical assistance
if needed while abroad, and should carry a copy of the
insurance certificate, along with other important travel
documents, in their carry-on luggage.
Traveler’s Checklist When preparing for an international trip, travelers can
use the following checklist as a guide:
Determine local conditions Risks related to the destination (urban, rural, or
remote)
Type of accommodation (resort, local hotel, or
camping)
Length of stay
Altitude
Regional conflicts
Standards of hygiene and sanitation
Availability and quality of medical facilities
Arrange a medical consultation Visit a physician or travel clinic 4-8 weeks prior
to departure
Receive required and recommended vaccina-
tions
Determine malaria risk and plan for prevention
of mosquito bites; obtain antimalarial drugs,
mosquito net, and insect repellent
Establish a plan for food hygiene Eat only thoroughly cooked food and drink only
bottled water or packaged drinks
Boil, filter, or disinfect water if bottled water
will not be available
Assemble a suitable medical kit Include items for basic first aid and items spe-
cific to the destination and the traveler’s per-
sonal needs
Obtain prescription medications
Subscribe to travel medical insurance Look for insurance that covers changes in itin-
erary, medical care, hospitalization, as well as
repatriation.
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