Frandec Travel Services Inc.

01/08/2024

31/07/2024

Celebrating Pre-Emancipation
#2024

29/07/2024

Congratulations to Sir Clive Lloyd on this most prestigious honor.

30/06/2024

interCaribbean URGENT Alert - Flight Cancellations due to Hurricane Beryl

As of June 30, 2024, the following flights have been cancelled due to Hurricane Beryl:

JY 741: Dominica (DOM) to Barbados (BGI)
Scheduled departure: 16:40 AST

JY 764: Barbados (BGI) to Grenada (GND)
Scheduled departure: 18:25 AST

JY 764: St. Vincent (SVD) to Grenada (GND)
Scheduled departure: 19:40 AST

JY 799: Antigua (ANU) to Barbados (BGI)
Scheduled departure: 18:25 AST

JY 789: Barbados (BGI) to Georgetown (GEO)
Scheduled departure: 20:05 AST

JY 766: Barbados (BGI) to Dominica (DOM)
Scheduled departure: 18:15 AST

JY 766: St. Lucia (SLU) to Dominica (DOM)
Scheduled departure: 19:30 AST

All affected passengers will be contacted with rebooking options. Change fees are waived for these cancellations.

For the latest updates, please visit our website or follow our social media pages.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety during this weather.

30/06/2024

26/06/2024

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Make your travel smoother by completing your online customs and immigration forms for the following destinations, ahead of check-in:

Dominica - https://edcard.dominica.gov.dm/
St. Kitts - https://www.knatravelform.kn/
Curacao - https://dicardcuracao.com/dicard
St. Lucia - https://travelslu.govt.lc/
Barbados - https://www.travelform.gov.bb/
Jamaica - https://enterjamaica.com/
Nassau - https://www.besw.gov.bs/TFBSEW/registration/registrationPage.jsp

14/06/2024

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𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 / 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐆𝐞𝐦 𝐄𝐲𝐭𝐥𝐞 - Frandec Travel Services Inc.
Voted for by the THAG Board, the Hall of Fame Award honors individuals who have cooperatively enhanced Guyana's hospitality and tourism sector. Inductees must have made substantial and sustained contributions to leadership and service in the industry and must have been involved in Guyana's hospitality and tourism industry for 10 or more years.
Mrs. Gem Eytle is a distinguished figure in Guyana’s travel industry. Her remarkable journey began in January 1955 when she started working as a secretary with Francis DeCaires & Company, owned by Cecil DeCaires. The company, located on America Street, served as an insurance representative and commission agent for various merchant companies marketing their products in Guyana.

In 1960, Frandec Travel Services was added to the company's portfolio, becoming the first travel agency established in then British Guiana. Frandec also became an authorized agent for Celebrity Cruises. Mrs. Eytle played a crucial role in sales and promotion, helping the agency grow steadily and establish a reputation for efficiency and professionalism that continues today.

Mrs. Eytle's contributions to Frandec were profound. She became the majority shareholder in the early eighties and assumed the chairmanship in the early nineties, a position she holds to this day. Under her leadership, Frandec Travel Services received full International Air Transport Association (IATA) Certification in February 1961 and was incorporated on March 13, 2008, under Section 153 of the Companies Act 1991.

In 1990, Mrs. Eytle partnered with M & M Tours, owned and operated by Merilyn Mekdeci and Margaret Chan-A-Sue, to offer tours to Kaieteur Falls. These tours utilized the Civil Aviation Skyvan, piloted by Malcolm Chan-A-Sue. Mrs. Eytle personally prepared sandwiches for tourists and, with her husband, transported patrons to the airport for their flights.

Frandec faced numerous challenges, including a devastating arson attack in 2012 that destroyed its landmark Main Street location. The travel service temporarily operated out of Mrs. Eytle’s residence until a permanent building was secured at 92 Middle Street, Georgetown. Despite these setbacks, Frandec continues to uphold international best practices and strives to maintain excellent service standards.

Mrs. Eytle, even in her advanced years, visits the Frandec office at least once a week. In a 2022 interview with Kaieteur News, she shared her philosophy: "I can't sit around here just doing nothing. I would rather wear out than rust out. Sitting down, you can only gather rust and dust, but wearing out means you are using up all your material until it can no longer be used."

Her daughter, Kathryn, recalls learning hospitality and etiquette from her mother, whom she calls "the hostess with the mostest." Mrs. Eytle's legacy is one of dedication, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in the travel industry. Frandec Travel Services, managed by a Board of Directors, a Chief Executive Officer, and a General Manager, continues to be a key service provider in the travel sector in Guyana, regionally, and internationally.

04/06/2024

The Board of Directors, Management & Staff of Frandec Travel Services Inc extends sincere congratulations to our Chairman, Mrs. Gem Eytle on this well deserved recognition.

Phenomenal Woman, Visionary Leader, and a Pioneer in the Travel Industry in Guyana. She brought Guyana to the world. We are so proud of you, Mrs. Eytle.

03/06/2024

Truly honoured to have Mrs Eytle as our role model and living in her legacy of all the barriers she broke in her journey.

Congratulations to Mrs Eytle for winning the Hall of Fame Award/ Lifetime Award with the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana

In 1955, Mrs. Gem Eytle joined Francis de Caires and Company Limited (Frandec) as a clerical assistant and switchboard operator. She was appointed Company Secretary in 1963, and in 1968, amid the declining health of the company's founder and Chairman, Francis de Caires, she assumed the role of Managing Director.
In 1990 Ms Eytle partnered with M & M Tours, owned & Operated by Merilyn Mekdeci and Margaret Chan A Sue to take visitors to view the splendor of Kaieteur Falls.

These tours utilized the Civil Aviation Skyvan, piloted by Malcolm Chan-A-Sue. Mrs. Eytle personally prepared sandwiches for the tourists, ensuring they were perfectly made and packaged. She and her husband also took it upon themselves to pick up patrons and transport them to the airport for their flights to Kaieteur.
Her daughter, Kathryn, shared with Kaieteur News that she learned the most about hospitality and etiquette from her mother, calling her "the hostess with the mostest."

Despite her age, Mrs. Eytle still visits the Frandec office at least once a week. In a 2022 interview with Kaieteur News, she said, "I can't sit around here just doing nothing. I would rather wear out than rust out. Sitting down, you can only gather rust and dust, but wearing out means you are using up all your material until it can no longer be used."

The Hostess with the Mostest, Mrs. Gem Eytle, who had the foresight to open that window to the world.

10/05/2024

Roses for Frandec's mothers.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

02/04/2024

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US-based carrier, United Airlines, launched its Guyana service last evening with an inauguration flight from Houston, Texas to Guyana. The airline will be offering four weekly non-stop flights between Houston and Georgetown using its 737 Max-8 aircraft. The new service will allow customers easier an...

22/03/2024

Happy 93rd Birthday to our Chairman, the indomitable Gem Eytle. Here's to wishing her a wonderful day of celebration.

20/03/2024

Untouched beauty.

07/03/2024

https://newsroom.gy/2024/03/07/guyana-cops-destination-of-the-year-award-walrond-is-woman-tourism-minister-of-the-year/

Guyana has been awarded the Destination of the Year in the Ecological Tourism category. The announcement was made by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association at the PATWA International Travel Aw…

05/03/2024

Frandec's team met the United Airlines team this afternoon.
UA will be flying the Georgetown route from April 1.
We welcomed them to our beautiful Guyana.

01/03/2024

To all our Caribbean Travelers! 🌴 We have updated our baggage policy:
🧳 Checked Baggage: 1 free checked bag — NOW ALL BAGS up to 50 pounds (domestic or international flights).
🌟 Overweight Luggage Alert: For bags over 50 lb - Overweight fee NOW US$50 (domestic or international flights).
🧳 Second checked bag: Prepay your second bag (NOW at 50lb) online for US$50; or at check-in time for US$65

Pack your bag and let’s go! ✈

28/02/2024

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