MEET THE MEMBERS
Sunseekers Tours Ltd.
ACCRA, GHANA
NTA contact: Kwame Ansong, chief executive officer/director
Office Phone: +233.302.235.393
Website: sunseekerstours.com
NTA member since: 2015
What will travelers discover when they visit Ghana on one of
your company’s tours?
Sunseekers’ itineraries are designed to showcase the best
that Ghana has to offer in tradition, history, customs and festivals. Despite Ghana’s small size—it is roughly the same as the
geographical area of the U.K.—the country has been blessed
with abundant natural resources. For those who enjoy nature
and being in the great outdoors, Ghana is the perfect choice.
History lovers also will find plenty of things to keep them busy.
What experiences do you offer that connect visitors with
Ghana’s rich culture?
Our tours highlight the traditional way of life through interaction with local people. We can take you to a small community
where you will be welcomed in the traditional way by the local
chief with his elders. You may visit a community school where
you will have an interaction with the students and teachers to
teach them a song, a rhyme, a short story or a game.
My job is fun because…
I meet people with different views and minds all the time,
which helps me learn more.
What was your dream job when you were a kid?
I wanted to be an airline pilot. My passion for airplanes and
travel has not diminished, and it’s no wonder I ended up in
the tour industry.
For more information, contact Ansong at
[email protected].
Westcoast Connection/360° Student Travel
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
NTA contact: Symon Hay, director
Office Phone: 800.767.0227
Website: westcoastconnection.com
NTA member since: 1999
Can you tell me a little about your company and its specialties?
We are a travel company with a main focus in taking individual
students on educational experiences, community service programs
and tours around the world that we plan, supervise and operate
ourselves. This has made us very successful in planning and operating teacher-led school trips because we know exactly what it’s
like to travel with teenagers—when you need down time, when you
need to pick things up and what works and doesn’t work.
How long have you been with your company, and how did
you get to where you are now?
I have been working for WCC for 19 summers now and 16
years full time. I started as a teacher with a love for working
with kids and for traveling. This combined both my passions,
and it’s easy to do something well and for a long time when
you are passionate about it!
What destination is at the top of your personal travel list?
Currently Iceland. I have been lucky enough to travel to
so many places but have yet to see the northern lights, so
Iceland is definitely