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 Ambassador Travel Service

1409 Duncan Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15237
Phone: 1-800-924-4300 or 412-366-7200
Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 M-F | 8:30 - 5:00 SAT (EST)

Ambassador Travel is a full-service travel agency operating in Pittsburgh since 1972. Our travel agents have an average of 25 years of experience in the travel industry. Meet our travel agents.

We are centrally located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh near the McKnight Road corridor. Click for map. Contact us.

 


We specialize in leisure travel arrangements - cruises, tours, individuals and groups. Each of our travel agents has their own specialties and interests. There is virtually no part of the world that one of our agents has not visited. Two of our travel agents have earned the Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) designation, which is awarded upon completion of an intensive course in travel management and five years experience in the travel industry.
 

 


Our travel agents have also earned Destination Specialist (DS) certifications after completing programs of study for specific destinations. Visit the Travel Institute homepage for more information on these certificate programs and the professionalism they represent. Two of our travel agents have earned special Cruise Counselor designations from the Cruise Lines International Association (visit CLIA for more information).
 

Ambassador Travel is a Member of:

    vacation.com         American Society of Travel Agents             

  Cruise Lines International Association           United States Tour Operators Association   

 

Meet Ambassador's Travel Agents:

 
  

 
Charles Wysor, CTC (Certified Travel Counselor). President of Ambassador Travel, he is the son of Ambassador's founder Rufus Wysor, and joined the agency in 1976. He has earned a Destination Specialist (DS) certification in travel to Europe. Chuck has traveled to France more than 10 times and experienced attractions from Mont St. Michel to Nice, Chamonix to Bordeaux. A very special trip included a self-drive barge rental on the Saone River in Burgundy. 
 

Chuck has traveled extensively in virtually all countries in Western Europe and recently took a Viking River Cruise on the Danube. Other international travel includes Argentina, China and Hong Kong. He has also traveled extensively in the US, including Alaska and Hawaii, and has a special interest in skiing vacations. Email Chuck: chuck@ambassadortravelpghpa.com
 


Send email to Robert Thompson, CTC
 


Robert Thompson, CTC
(Certified Travel Counselor). Executive Vice President of Ambassador Travel, has been with the agency since its opening in April of 1972. Bob's expertise is worldwide. He has taken part in many in-depth specialty training programs, including Europe, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, the cruise industry, Austria and Holland among them. Bob is a member of SKAL, the international association of executives in the travel industry. Email Bob: bob@ambassadortravelpghpa.com
 


Send email to Bonnie Johnston
 


Bonnie Johnston
Bonnie's love is cruising, and she has earned the Accredited Cruise Counselor designation (ACC). Bonnie has been on more than 50 cruises herself, on a wide variety of cruise lines and ships, as well as varied itineraries, and is most capable in providing personalized information and counseling to her clients. Bonnie recommends a cruise for a fantastic honeymoon.
Email Bonnie: bonnie@ambassadortravelpghpa.com

 


Send email to Leslie Hughan
 


Leslie Hughan
Leslie is our Hawaii expert, having traveled there several times and attended a destination course in the islands. She knows Alaska well and specializes in independent trips to the 49th state. Leslie is also experienced in handling individual and group ski packages, as well as group air travel to any destination. Recently Leslie traveled to Kenya and the Galapagos Islands, and previously to Nepal and Bangkok, Thailand, and has also been to Italy and France. Leslie is a Certified Sandals Specialist and recommends Sandals and other fine resorts for your special honeymoon trip.
Email Leslie: leslie@ambassadortravelpghpa.com
 


Send email to Dennis Burnham
 


Dennis Burnham
is Ambassador’s Group Travel Manager. Dennis has a career in travel spanning more than 40 years, managing both corporate meetings as well as leisure group travel. He has specialized for over 30 years in high school music group travel, including a band trip for 450 persons to the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. 
Dennis’ alter-ego is Patches the Clown. He has performed for 15 years with the well-known Circus City Festival in Peru, Indiana, pursuing a lifelong love of the Big Top.                      
 

Dennis has traveled twice “around the world” and is presently planning his third such trip featuring the Chinese New Years celebration in Hong Kong, and flying on the new A-380 jumbo jet. He has experienced the best accommodations and transportation services, and has flown the Concorde three times across the Atlantic. One memorable holiday was New Year’s in Red Square, Moscow.
Email Dennis: patches6375@aol.com 
 

   
 


Send email to Sharon Waite

 


Sharon Waite
Sharon joined Ambassador in 2001 and has 25-years of travel agency experience. Her favorite vacation is cruising and she has personally visited many of the Caribbean islands. She recently visited Punta Cana and the Riviera Maya area near Cancun, and has taken several Princess cruises. Other international travel experiences include the Greek Islands, London, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. She has also visited Alaska and the Canadian Rockies.
Email Sharon: ceddie1@juno.com
 

Send email to Mary Ann Sarver  


Mary Ann Sarver
Mary Ann coordinates travel for the Der Sitzmark Ski Club. Her trips include skiing and other destinations such as Italy, Aruba and Cancun. Recently she hosted a group tour to Greece.
Email Mary Ann: maryatravel@comcast.net


Send email to John Getz
 


John Getz
John is an independent travel counselor who handles his clients individually from his home base in Allison Park. John has taken several scuba diving trips. Recently John and his wife took a cruise around the world. Email John: johngetz@comcast.net 


Send email to Lucy Shields
 


Lucy Shields
Lucy joined Ambassador Travel in 2002 with 25-years of travel agency experience. Her favorite travel options are worldwide honeymoon destinations, Caribbean islands, and cruises. She has most personal experience with luxury travel products such as Crystal Cruises and Tauck Tours.

 


Send email to Jay Jay Manual
 


Jay Jay Manual
Jay Jay is an independent contractor with Ambassador who formerly owned her own travel agency. She exclusively handles group travel for her clientele. Email Jay Jay: jayjay@ambassadortravelpghpa.com

 
Ambassador Travel Agency  
Ambassador Travel Service
1409 Duncan Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15237
Phone: 1-800-924-4300 or 412-366-7200
Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 M-F | 8:30 - 5:00 SAT (EST)

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