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Stray launches in Laos and Thailand
Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 9:46 am
Press Release: Stray
New Zealand Company, Stray, launches in Laos and Thailand
Stray, New Zealand’s top rating* backpacker bus company has announced that from October it will operate the first ‘hop-on hop-off’ travel network in South East Asia.
Stray has spent a year working with the Laos government to become a fully licensed tour operator in Laos – a first for a Western Company they believe. The license now means that they can operate their own buses and employ their own drivers and guides in Laos.
We are hugely excited about our new Asian offer,” commented Stray Director Neil Geddes. ‘We’ve had a Stray crew based in Laos and working with locals for the past 18 months to better understand the country and to create unique itineraries.“The communist government in Laos only really welcomed travellers since the early nineties. There is now a bit of a tourist track between the two best known cities of Luang Prabang and the capital Vientiane, but because public transport is so poor, outsiders still rarely visit much of the rest of the country. It is also very difficult to access without your own vehicle and even harder to find places to stay without local contacts. We’ve done all the hard work and now Stray customers can see the amazing untouched scenery, wildlife, history and experience the Buddhist culture that Laos has to offer off the beaten track.’
For the full article - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00085/stray-launches-in-laos-and-thailand.htm
AROUND THE WORLD: A SCOTSMAN TRAVELLER'S BLOG
When it comes to getting around there are many options available to travellers in New Zealand.
The obvious option is to rent a vehicle and navigate your own merry way around the islands. However we are collectively devoid of driving licenses and so we turned to the numerous tour bus operators for an answer.
We found it with Stray travel. Catering for a range of ages the Stray aims to attract independent types looking for an adventurous trip. Their offer to take us off the beaten track appealed to us and so we boarded the big orange bus for our journey south.
By Gabriella Griffith - 3rd September 2008
FISH 'N' CHIP OIL FUELING TOURIST BUS
A New Zealand tour company is claiming a world first with a tourist bus that runs on used cooking oil.
Stray, a "hop-on-hop-off" bus network aimed at the backpacker market, has launched the bus to produce cleaner emissions and significant savings on running costs.
Managing director Neil Geddes said the 1982 Mercedes bus used the 100 per cent cooking oil rather than a blend or manufactured biofuel.
He said the bus now used recycled waste oil from the Gordonton fish and chip shop, near the company workshop, and was looking for a regular Auckland supplier.
"Fish and chip shops usually have to pay $10 a barrel for people to take their waste oil away so it could be a real money saver for a big oil user."
The used oil needs to sit for three weeks for sediment to settle.
Mr Geddes said the bus was used for city orientation tours aimed at new visitors to Auckland who expected sustainable tourism.
"The majority of our bus fleet has been purpose built and delivered new over the past three years. They are among the most economical diesels on the market and meet Euro III emission requirements."
By Angela Gregory, NZ Herald - 5th June 2007
STRAY SPONSORS TOP KIWI BAND TOUR
Stray hop on hop off adventure bus network has sponsored one of New Zealand’s hottest bands, ‘Steriogram’, on its nationwide tour around New Zealand.
Stray has provided a bus and driver for the Kiwi band while they are promoting the release of their new album ‘This is not the target market’.
Steriogram, known for their hit ‘Walkie Talkie Man’, approached Stray when they were looking for transportation big enough for the whole band and their entourage, together with a driver who was up for living the ‘rock style’ lifestyle for awhile.
The crew at Stray saw this as a win win situation which could really benefit their customers. MD Stray, Neil Geddes said: “Steriogram is one of NZ’s top bands and we were only too happy to help them out.
The partnership has meant we’ve been able to pass on some great perks to our customers and travel agents - from free copies of the new album to free tickets to the relevant Steriogram concerts.
“We’re all about showcasing the best of New Zealand and Steriogram are great reflection of Kiwi music! For the band, well, they get a great trip in one of our Stray buses with a top driver/tour guide, as well as gaining exposure to Stray’s international customers and developing an offshore audience”, Geddes added.
Stray driver Kerry, who has been driving the band says he has been having the time of his life; “I know the country like the back of my hand but travelling with a rock band has made it a whole different experience! The band has even got me up on the stage a few times and I loved it!’ he said.
By Spice Communications Group - www.spice.co.nz - Press Release - 15th November 2006
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