WORLD YOUTH DAY IN PANAMA - January 2019 SPECIAL EVENT Pilgrimage
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SPECIAL
EVENT
Pilgrimage
WORLD YOUTH DAY
IN PANAMA
Our Proposal
January 2019
WWW.SPIRITOURS.COM • TEL. (514) 374-7965 • TOLL FREE. 1 866-331-7965 • FAX (514) 788-1520
WORLD YOUTH DAY
From January 22nd until 27th ,2019
World Youth Days bring together young people from all over the
world to share their faith and celebrate Jesus Christ. The young
pilgrims take part in various activities of praise and sharing, as
well as catechism and community activities. The week ends with
a vigil and mass with the Holy Father.
Here is an outline of the main events:
WORLD YOUTH DAYS: TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Closing ceremonies
- Morning prayer;
Pilgrimage
Morning
Catechesis sessions * - Eucharistic celebration
Official Walk to the place
Groups divided by language, with the participation of different presided over by the Pope;
Welcome of the vigil and the
bishops of the world - - Announcement of the
closing Mass
host country for the next
Arrival and accommodation in
WYD.
The host city of WYD
Opening Mass
Arrival and welcome Youth Cultural Youth Cultural
The Eucharistic
After-noon
of Pope Festival Festival
celebration is
The Holy Father gives Entertainment, Entertainment,
celebrated by the
Youth Cultural his word of welcome concert, music, concert, music,
Bishop of the
Festival during a moment of Sacrament of Sacrament of
Diocese hosting
Entertainment, prayer. Reconciliation Reconciliation
WYD
concert, music,
Youth Cultural Sacrament of
Festival Reconciliation
Night
Entertainment, Stations of the Night Vigil with the
concert, music, Cross Pope
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
WWW.SPIRITOURS.COM • TEL. (514) 374-7965 • TOLL FREE. 1 866-331-7965 • FAX (514) 788-1520
10 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE SPIRITOURS
1. Expertise: Founded in 2003, our agency has built a solid reputation as a religious tourism specialist. We have fourteen
years of experience in group travel, specializing in pilgrimages, international catholic events and wellness tours.
2. This is our sixth time organizing the WYD since 2005; we have managed more than 3000 registrations for these events,
in collaboration with many dioceses.
3. Organizational support: We do not simply take care of your bookings (transportation, hotel, visits, etc.), we also
provide valuable support throughout the organization phases, before and during the WYD.
4. Complete documentation: Registration forms, general
admission conditions, travel insurance documents, pre-
departure information, documentation and power-point
presentations about your destination.
5. Trilingual on-site representative (English, French, Spanish)
6. 24hr emergency assistance
7. Management and advice: You will benefit from the
management, support and advice of a team of professionals
experienced in this type of events.
8. Economy of communion: We adhere to the economy of communion, a new economic model that places the human
being - instead of capital gain - at the center of its priorities. Our benefits are divided into three parts: the first one is
meant to help the needy, the second serves to educate others to the ‘culture of giving’ and the last one helps develop
our business. The concept of economy of communion was created by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolari movement,
in 1991, to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.
9. Legal protection: We have a permit issued by the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), as well as a trust account (as
stipulated by the law) and civil responsibility insurance. All of this is meant to guarantee our clients’ and organizers’
security. To be in good standing, any person organizing a trip for someone else must do so through an agency that has
a Quebec permit. This way, all tourism agency clients in Quebec are protected by the OCP’s compensation fund.
10. Free promotional support – Available on demand, for group organizers, on our website and social media; flyer and
poster design also available (cost may apply).
PAST ACHIEVEMENTS (a few examples)
• International Eucharistic Congress (Quebec 2008, Ireland 2012, Cebu 2016) – We were the official Canadian tour
operator, nominated by Bishop Luc Cyr and the Canadian Bishop Council in 2016.
• World Meeting of Families with the Canadian Pontifical Council for Families (Valencia 2006, Mexico 2009, Milan 2012,
Philadelphia 2015)
• Pilgrimage to Compostela and to Ireland with Concordia University’s theology department (2011 and 2013)
• Pilgrimage to Rome for Brother André’s canonization, as official tour operator of Saint Joseph’s Oratory (2010)
• Dialogue for peace trip, with the University of Montreal’s theology department and Religions for peace (2006)
WWW.SPIRITOURS.COM • TEL. (514) 374-7965 • TOLL FREE. 1 866-331-7965 • FAX (514) 788-1520
OUR PROPOSAL
Land only price (45-75 participants): $1 881 $1 399 / Pers.
Price valid now until June 14th, 2017 (based on exchange rate of May 26th, 2017)
International flights: $725 / Pers. (estimation based on January 2018 with United Airlines,
Vancouver-Panama with one stop in Houston)
Price to be confirmed by February 2018, when flights are officially confirmed
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
➢ Round-trip transfer from the airport to your hotel
➢ 10 night accommodations at the Hotel Centroamericano*(double or triple occupancy with single
beds)
➢ Daily breakfast at the hotel
➢ 2 days of touring: Panama City & Canal Miraflores with lunch
and Embera Community tour with lunch
➢ A Spiritours multilingual representative in Panama City during the WYD (will pick up WYD registration
kits and offer support throughout your stay)
➢ All taxes and fees (including airport taxes)
➢ 2 tour leaders free of charge (double occupancy)
➢ 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE
NOT INCLUDED:
➢ International flights from Vancouver to Panama City (airfares to be confirmed)
➢ WYD registration & solidarity fees
➢ All meals and drinks not mentioned as included above
➢ Personal expenses
➢ Tips
➢ Travel insurance (we offer Blue Cross travel insurance, special price for youth and 10% rebate for groups)
➢ Single supplement ($160 CAD / pers.)
Minimum 45 paying passengers is required
(The price is subject to availability upon reservation)
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS HOTEL
WWW.SPIRITOURS.COM • TEL. (514) 374-7965 • TOLL FREE. 1 866-331-7965 • FAX (514) 788-1520
YOUR ACCOMODATION IN PANAMA HOTEL CENTROAMERICANO * The Hotel Centroamericano is perfect for your stay while in Panama. You will find a friendly atmosphere with all the facilities you need. It is located in “El barrio de la exposicion”, where it enjoys an excellent location in a calmed but important commercial and business area, near important embassies, banks and business and at few minutes of the central commercial zone of Panama, the Coast Strip and a block away from the subway station: La Loteria The hotel offers 62 rooms with a warm and innovative design, fully equipped with Air Conditioner, Cable TV and a personal safe box for your important belongings. Wireless Wi-Fi internet connection is available that you can enjoy in your room or any other part of the hotel. http://www.hotelcentroamericano.com/english/Aboutus
2 DAYS OF TOURING
DAY 1 : PANAMA CITY & CANAL MIRAFLORES LOCKS (with lunch)
Includes : Private tourism bus, English speaking guide, water bottle, Panama La Vieja / Miraflores locks entrances and
lunch
DAY 2 : EMBERA COMMUNITY
Includes : Private tourism bus, English speaking guide, water bottle, Community Fee and typical lunch
WWW.SPIRITOURS.COM • TEL. (514) 374-7965 • TOLL FREE. 1 866-331-7965 • FAX (514) 788-1520
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