Business expands
Target Tours growing inbound business
Target Tours is known for its high-quality group tours to destinations like New York City, Niagara Falls, Nashville, Europe, and cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean.
Based in Morell, the company has been expanding its inbound business within the Maritimes over the past several years and has recently purchased P.E.I.-based stepon guide business, Hayward Guide Service, formerly owned by Leah-Jane Hayward.
This is the second step-on guide business Target Tours, owned by John and Lynn Dunphy, has purchased, the first in 2014, when it acquired Capture the Spirit Tour Service.
Over the past three years, Target Tours has experienced steady growth in both step-on guide services and full receptive tour planning for groups visiting P.E.I. and other Maritime provinces.
“This purchase allows us to grow our inbound Step-On Guide business and to position ourselves as a one-stop shop for any visiting group tours to PEI and the Maritimes,” says John Dunphy.
“We’re thrilled that LeahJane trusts us to continue her hard work at showing groups our beautiful corner of Canada. We’re happy to have her join our team as a highly experienced Step-On Guide for P.E.I.”
Regarding the transition, Hayward is confident clients will receive a quality, entertaining experience.
“By handing my clients over to John and his team, I am confident they will receive the same professional and fun experience visiting Prince Edward Island that I’ve provided for 25 years,” she says.
Target Tours prides itself on having high standards for their Tour Guides, and they are confident that this recent addition to their expanding business will have a positive affect on tourism to both PEI and the rest of the Maritimes.
“We ensure that every group that visits the Maritimes experiences not only the friendly Maritime hospitality, but also has a knowledgeable and professional guide with them,” explains operations manager Jacqueline Skinner.
“Our guides welcome thousands of tourists to our region every year, and the more we can ensure that they receive top quality service, the more likely they are to tell their friends and return themselves.”