Diversity Rules Magazine

14 Diversity Rules Magazine March 2015 HE Travel is thrilled to announce the merging of OutQuest Global Adventures into their gay travel family. e combined companies can now offer even more options for travelers who seek an LGBT tour. OutQuest Global Adven- tures, formerly known as OutWest Global Adven- tures, has been acquired by HE Travel. In doing so, HE Travel now offers the largest selection of gay tours offered by any tour operator, including the all-new Glacier National Park Gay Hiking Adventure. "I have known and respected Aaron Kampfe, the founder of OutWest Global Adventures for many years, and I am proud to carry on the legacy that he and recent owner Ron Wilcoxson have created over the past two decades," said Philip Sheldon, CEO of the combined companies. As a larger company, HE Travel is able to offer more options for the underserved LGBT community, and the company now offers tours to all seven continents. Along with biking, hiking, rafting and other adventure tours HE Travel also runs deluxe tours that feature the culture and history of the places that our clients most want to see. HE Travel now offers it all, from budget trips to high-end luxury tours, all geared toward mem- bers of the LGBT community and friends. HE Travel also serves independent travelers with its in- house team of experienced travel industry profession- als who have been creating customized gay tours for over 40 years. "We pride ourselves in taking you anywhere on earth. Your dreams are the only limits!" says Zachary Moses, Director of Adven- ture Tour Development for HE Travel. HE Travel has been in operation since 1973 offering unique deluxe adventure and cultural tours for gay men, lesbians and open-minded friends and family. Every trip has an experi- enced gay tour leader familiar with the area, as well as knowledgeable local tour guides in each locale. Find out more about HE Travel at www.hetravel.com, or email info@hetravel.com or call 305-294-8174. HE Travel Absorbs OutQuest Global Adventures www.hetravel.com Since 1973 HE Travel has been offering unique adventure tours for gay men, lesbians and open- minded friends and family who enjoy tours with a gay flair. Under the direction of Philip Shel- don, president and owner, HE Travel continues to offer exciting vacations to destinations as varied as France, Italy, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Antarctica. What began with a passion for biking, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors with small groups of like- minded people grew into a successful busi- ness with a faithful following of clients who have helped shape the future of the company.

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