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Our Company
Established in early 2016 by three inspired partners with decades of experience
in the travel industry, Trip Connoisseurs represents one of the
most dynamic, individually owned travel companies in Canada.
Situated in Richmond Hill, Ontario, our travel experts deliver on the
infinite possibilities open to today’s traveller.

Our Products & Services
Trip Connoisseurs is dedicated to the delivery of interactive, enriched,
and imaginative itineraries - with each traveller’s particular
interests and preferences in mind.
Our genuine interest in understanding the needs of our clients enables
us to deliver solutions that result in optimal enjoyment and satisfaction!
Central to our philosophy regarding products and services
is a relentless commitment to service and quality.

Our Differences
Trip Connoisseurs distinguishes itself as a specialist in the field of
upscale travel that is recognized for offering exceptional service, anticipating
the needs and desires of its clients, and getting its clients
the best bang for their buck. This has resulted in a high level of client
satisfaction, evidenced by repeat bookings as well as favourable
testimonials and word-of-mouth comments.
To be honest, all businesses encounter customers who are difficult to
please. Nonetheless, we remain committed to deliver an extraordinary
travel experience to every corner of the Globe. If you are looking
to travel with a company who cares about its customers and
will do everything reasonable to provide the best service, then Trip
Connoisseurs is the right choice.

Our Strengths
Internally, our team’s common goal, company culture, expertise
and personal experiences enable our clients to make informed purchase
decisions.
Externally, our decades-long business relationships built on mutual
respect and unwavering dedication, have enabled us to work together
as professionals with the travel trade and ground operators
of host countries. Oftentimes we are perceived as the best choice on
account of the utmost degree of reliability. It is this same dependability
that is appreciated day after day by the people who deal
with us, whereas they can count on the constant and dedicated
assistance of our connoisseurs who are always mindful of the needs
of our clients.

Our Added Value
Having extensive product knowledge and providing exceptional professional
service is our added value and power. We are all veterans of the
travel industry, “Veni, Vidi, Vici.” The best added value we can offer to
those who choose to book with us is in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the
destinations, properties and tours we recommend.
Trip Connoisseurs uses its own unique booking system which handles
the countless details involved in each booking. It was designed from the
ground up to provide a clear and comprehensive outline for each and
every travel itinerary. Our booking system can also capture the unique
preferences of each traveler in order to understand their needs and thus
deliver a more personalized experience.
The goal of everyone at Trip Connoisseurs is not only to meet the travel
needs of our clients, but to also anticipate them.

Our Vision
Trip Connoisseur’s ultimate vision is to become the top provider for high
quality travel solutions to the world’s exotic destinations, while achieving
the highest levels of client satisfaction in the industry.

Our Mission
Provide superior quality services, high quality products and competitive
pricing that will exceed the expectations of each traveller. Trip
Connoisseurs commits to building long lasting relationships with all our
partners, as well as developing opportunities for mutual growth and
success.

Our Team & You
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founders combined over 70 years of
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Chris Wang
Managing Director
Chris in Antarctica

Chris’ educational background happened
to be associated with Earth
Science. Following a scientific field trip
to the distant region of Tibet Plateau,
Chris changed his career path in the
mid of 1980th and became a travel
professional ever since. He started with
CITS, and worked for travel companies
in China and lived and worked
in several cities in China and overseas
before finally settled in Canada.
Continued his profession immediately in Toronto with Conference
World Tours, Tour East and Vision 2000, Chris later worked as Tour
Manager of Jade Tour, Asia Manager of Goway and prior to founding
Trip Connoisseurs, he has established Compass Holidays and positioned
as Deputy General Manager.
Apart from his countless trips to China
and many countries in Asia, Chris also
explored some exotic destinations such
as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan,
Morocco, Tunisia, Columbia,
Argentina and Antarctica; journeyed
through entire west Europe, Cuba, Costa
Rica and other Caribbean Islands,
US including Hawaii.
Chris speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin,
Cantonese) and understands some
European languages.
Chris in Cambodia

Kerry in Hawaii
Kerry Ke
Executive Director

Kerry’s passion for travel and
food led him into the hospitality
industry. As an independent
traveler, He has been planning
his own travel itineraries since
he was 16. Planning a customized
tour for individual clients and
small groups comes so naturally
to him with his interpersonal
skills and attention to detail.
Kerry at the Canadian Rockies
Kerry has very high standards and designs itineraries for his clients
with as much care as he would for his own travel. When working at
Compass Holidays, many clients appreciated his hard work and effort
and called him a great representation of the company.
Kerry enjoys incorporating his other
interests into his travels. Food
plays a major role in Kerry’s trips as
he searches for local delicacies and
ethnic foods in each destination. He
also loves driving and has explored
almost every corner of North America.
During his many driving excursions,
he explores wonderful scenery
not on the usual tourist route and
enjoys beautiful moments between
destinations.
Kerry is proficient in English, Chinese
(Mandarin and Shanghainese),
and understands Cantonese.

Mary started her career in the travel
industry 35 years ago, where she began
with Conference Travel and Tours.
They pioneered travel to countries that
were not accessible in the travel industry,
like China, India, Africa and Russia.
Mary’s extensive knowledge and experience
with sincere gratitude goes to
Conference World Tours who brought
educational exchange and professional
conferences, for The Royal College of
Physicians, the Bar Associations, Dental
Surgeons, ROM, Art Gallery and many
more to every corner of the world.
Vision 2000 World Tours is where she continued to service the travel
industry in selling and customizing travel to all the countries she has
travelled to. She is especially passionate about China, India, East Africa,
South America, Middle East, Eastern and Central Europe including Russia,
Ukraine, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and Macedonia. She also has a
passion for people, music art and culture.
Mary at the Grand Canyon
Mary has been praised
by agents and clients
for her attention to detail
in their travel arrangements
and has
been quoted as “The
Author of Their Good
Times”.

Mary Surbek
Sales & Marketing Director
Mary in Ireland

Private Travel
We love creating private custom trips and
we know there are thousands of extraordinary
places around the world that can only
be unlocked with the freedom of private
travel. Our private custom trips virtually
encompass the entire Globe.
All of our trips are fully customizable. Our
years of on-the-ground experience enables
us to go the extra mile to create one-of-akind
trip completely from scratch for our clients.
from-the-ground-up, authentic, compelling
experiences that never compromise
on comfort - a trip of a lifetime!
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Small Group Travel
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sometimes exclusively for friends and
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explore destinations and connect with
ple. Not only does it provide you with
perfect balance between escorted activs
and free time, it also offers you the best
sible pricing. The experiences are memoly
delightful!
Air • Rail • Cruise
We have spent over decades in grinding
air arrangements and have access to private
airfares worldwide with world’s major
airlines.
We are also experts of rail journeys and
cruises as some of the earth’s wonders are
best seen by train or ship in a stylish, relaxed
way—not having to pack and repack.
We hand-selected a number of extraordinary
rail journeys and voyages around the
world to be discovered by our travellers.
Trip Connoisseurs is a one-stop solution for
your travel needs.

Asia
Europe
South America
Africa
Middle East
South Pacific
Suite 201, 70 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3B2
www.tripconnoisseurs.com | info@tripconnoisseurs.com
Trip Connoisseurs is licensed by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario
(TICO). We are a member of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) & the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
Wholesale #: 50022715
Retail #: 50022714
Registration #:
900208253
Contact Trip Connoisseurs: 1-888-887-1688 | 647-483-9088