1966 Hougen's history

Japan-China

In 1955, while attending the Banff School of Advanced Management, Rolf Hougen along with John Powell, President of P. Lawson travel, also a student, developed a plan to organize an overseas business, educational charter flight to visit fellow students in Japan. Later, Hong Kong and China were added to the itinerary. The project was endorsed enthusiastically by Senator Cameron, Banff School Founder. He became the tour leader.

In April 1966, 132 delegates boarded a Canadian Pacific Air Charter for Tokyo.