Tasha VanRybroeck

tasha-shields Tasha VanRybroeck
Manager, Business Development – North America
Phone: 519 235-2000 / 1-800-265-7022 Ext. 332 
Year Started in Travel: 2003 
E-mail: tashav@ettravel.com
Specializes in: MusicFest, Music & Educational Tours, North American Tours, Inbound Tours to Canada, Meeting & Incentive Planning.  Bilingue en français.

After graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Business, I had the incredible opportunity to travel coast to coast, across both Canada and the United States, as a meeting & conference planner. Before landing at Ellison Travel & Tours in 2006, I specialized in creating conferences that ranged from 10 - 2000 participants.

Having served on the Board of Directors for the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), I have had the opportunity to see the challenges that group leaders face when planning a tour. The experience has allowed me the unique ability to turn any challenge into an opportunity.

I am grateful to see each day how travel allows all of us, young and old, to broaden our horizons, bring our learning to life, see the world beyond our existence, meet new people and experience new cultures.  While my specialty is North American travel, I have been fortunate enough to travel internationally and never miss the opportunity to explore a new destination or share some of my favourites with you!

I truly believe what St. Augustine once said  "The world is a book, and those that do not travel read only a page."  Whether it's taking a bite out of the big apple in New York City, exploring the soaring architecture in Chicago or discovering the 400 years of history in Quebec City, I look forward to helping you open the book to the world!

 

 
Comments from my clients:
 
"Tasha's meticulous attention to detail and ability to adjust the schedule when needed in order to take into account the needs and requests of the students made the experience so enjoyable for all of us. She showed the kind of care for the students that I know their parents would appreciate. She is a gifted tour operator, and I feel that we were extremely lucky to have her run our trip. We have taken other trips with other travel agencies, but the service that you provided went well beyond that of any other that we have experienced."
Bishop Allen Academy - Washington
 
"Again, I would like to thank you for a most spectacular tour of Montreal for our client Central Bucks High School West Choir. Without you and your staff this tour would not have been so successful. You exceeded our expectations. Your expertise in Montreal enabled us to create a very special educational experience for the students, both musically and in general. There is no doubt their perspectives were broadened and enriched by seeing and learning about Montreal's historical significance to the western hemisphere as well as being able to perform in the city's most spectacular and unique venues."
Kaleidoscope Adventures - Montreal
 
"Tasha has a wonderful rapport with children and adults alike. She took care of all aspects of the tour professionally and comprehensively. We were very luck to have her. She's the best tour manager we've ever experienced!"
York Region Children's Chorus - Chicago