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Anderson Vacations' Vancouver incentive

Anderson Vacations is encouraging agents to book clients on a Vancouver trip for a chance to win one of four $250 gift cards.

How to enter:

Do both by December 31, 2024.

Bedsonline launches new loyalty program for dedicated travel agents

Bedsonline, part of the HBX Group, has unveiled its new loyalty program, Bedsonline Rewards, designed to reward and recognize the hard work of travel agents around the world. This new reward program, which will substitute the prior Star Rewards programme in some markets, will allow agents to earn points for any of their purchases, whether it be accommodation, experiences or other products.

Designed with travel agents in mind, Bedsonline Rewards is built on a tier-based structure. Starting at Bronze level, agents new to the program will be awarded a 2,000-point welcome bonus. As agents earn more points through each booking, they can move up to higher tiers, each offering more valuable rewards. The higher the tier, the greater the benefits agents receive.

Virgin Voyages announces exclusive offer for Canadians

Virgin Voyages has announced a limited-time offer exclusively for Canadians, saving clients 50% off a Sea Terrace (balcony) cabin for two + up to US$300 in free drinks.

The deal: 50% off a Sea Terrace for two (that means the second Sailor sails free) + up to $300 in free drinks (Bar Tab)

  • $100 Bar Tab for 4-5 night voyages
  • $200 Bar Tab for 6-8 night voyages
  • $300 Bar Tab for 9+ night voyages

Book your clients now through the end of 2024, for travel through the end of 2025. Visit www.virginvoyages.com and use Access Key CAEXCLUSIVE at checkout.

G Adventures announces next Change Makers incentive

G Adventures has announced the return of its agent reward program, Change Makers, offering 15 Canadian travel agents the chance to earn spots at its next GX Summit in Jordan in September 2025.

The Change Makers Challenge runs through to May 31, 2025, encouraging agents to focus on changing people’s lives through travel by booking G Adventures trips. Each ‘life changed’ earns agents one entry to qualify for the GX Summit. The top 10 sellers per region will secure their spots, with five additional ‘wildcard’ spaces also available for agents. The wildcard challenges for 2025 include fundraising for G Adventures’ non-profit partner, Planeterra and completing G-Learning training modules. For the first time, agents will have the opportunity to sell tickets to GX Jordan and there will also be one place available in each region for the agent who has booked the most travellers to attend. More details will follow. Agents can log into Sherpa, or speak to their regional Global Purpose Specialist for more information on GX.

Visit Orlando launches new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module

Visit Orlando has launched a new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module within its Orlando Travel Academy. The online training resource platform provides travel advisors with an additional tool to boost their knowledge of Orlando.

The Outdoor Adventures Specialization is designed to provide travel advisors with detailed information about the vast outdoor experiences Orlando has to offer, highlighting specific attractions throughout Orlando with engaging content, empowering them to create specialized, nature-filled itineraries for their clients.

Orlando Travel Academy graduates also gain access to exclusive benefits upon completion of the program. Designated “Certified Orlando Experts” can take advantage of up to 20 offers ranging from complimentary attractions tickets to airline perks.

Jann Arden set to sail Christmas Markets 2025 cruise with Scenic

Canadian singer Jann Arden, is partnering with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a fifth collaboration, offering a unique journey to explore the iconic Christmas Markets along the Danube River.

The eight-day Danube Christmas Markets with Jann Arden sailing will take place aboard the intimate Scenic Jasper and depart from the vibrant city of Budapest. Guests will discover Europe’s grand waterways and be immersed in the enchanting Christmas markets of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Passau, all while enjoying an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury experience.

Pricing for the sailing starts at CAD $6,495 per person (double). Guests who book by Dec. 12, 2024, can take advantage of a special offer: fly for $295 per person or enjoy savings of $1,500 per person when paying the full fare 10 months before departure.

Rocky Mountaineer launches new agent portal and booking incentive

Rocky Mountaineer has launched a new Agent Portal designed to simplify and enhance the booking experience. The upgraded platform provides a centralized, streamlined way for agents to manage bookings, access marketing tools and learn the latest news from the rail company.

To celebrate the launch, Rocky Mountaineer is giving travel advisors who make a confirmed booking through the portal by Jan. 31, 2025 the chance to win two tickets for a Rocky Mountaineer journey. Each booking made earns rewards, with gift cards ranging from $400 to two bookings, to $800 for six or more. One lucky agent will win a complimentary two-day rail journey for two, including hotel stays on both ends.

To register and for full details on the incentive, visit agentportal.rockymountaineer.com.

Complete Playa's new courses for extra points

Playa Hotels & Resorts has revamped and refreshed its Travel Agent University with nine newly launched self-guided educational courses.

Better yet, for every course travel advisors complete by Oct. 31, they can earn 10 AgentCASH+ points. After completing all courses, they’ll receive an extra 10 bonus points for 100 AgentCASH+ points that can be traded in for one free night at a Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva or Hilton resort in the Playa portfolio or a $100 gift card.

Agents can start learning and earning now by visiting the Preferred Agent Portal and clicking the new learning centre on the side menu.

Carnival sets sail with enriched program for agents

Carnival Cruise Line has set sail with an enhanced Learn & Earn training platform as part of its popular Loyalty Rocks! program for travel advisors. Travel advisors will now be able to partake in new curriculum options, having access to more than 50 video-based courses that sharpen expertise on a variety of topics on both Carnival offerings, such as ship overviews, as well as industry trends and helpful tools, like social media training.

Advisors’ participation in the training program will also offer a variety of benefits, such as double Loyalty Rocks! reward points for each course completed and a 50-point bonus at graduation. Loyalty Rocks! Reward points can be redeemed for a variety of items including gift cards, Travel Agents Rock t-shirts and other merchandise. The new Learn & Earn coursework was created with extensive input from travel advisors who have graduated from the program. www.GoCCL.com 

Marriott Bonvoy & Aeroplan status match

Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan have deepened their loyalty partnership. Through this enhanced loyalty partnership, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite Members will receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status, while Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members will receive complimentary Aeroplan 25K Status.

The joint member must link their Marriott Bonvoy account and Aeroplan account to unlock the status match across programs. In addition, Aeroplan Elite Status Members can now convert their Aeroplan points into Marriott Bonvoy points at a 1:1 ratio.

This is in addition to the existing ability for members to convert their Marriott Bonvoy points into Aeroplan points at a 3:1 ratio. For more details visit https://travel-partner.marriott.com/air-canada/en-us/terms or Aircanada.com/marriott.

Atlas Ocean Voyages booking tool

Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched a new online booking tool within the Atlas Advisor Central portal.

Designed to make it easier for travel advisors to book, manage, and track their client’s voyages, this tool is designed to simplify the booking process, offering an intuitive experience with features such as searching expeditions by destination, booking staterooms, accessing promotional rates, and tracking current and future bookings.

Advisors can now create, view, and review bookings more efficiently by visiting Agents.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

African Travel Inc.'s new booking incentives

To celebrate the fall and winter booking season, African Travel, Inc. (ATI) is offering a new client incentive of a $500 credit per couple to any destination, any itinerary and at any time in 2024 and 2025 to be booked by December 31, 2024.

To further assist advisors with their new bookings, ATI is offering a special travel advisor booking incentive where they can receive $100 per client in the form of a digital gift card for new bookings deposited by Dec 31.

Disneyland limited-time ticket offer for kids

Disneyland Resort has announced the return of a limited-time kids’ special ticket offer to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, and special savings at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, to help agents welcome as many families as possible. For a limited time, children ages three through nine can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for as low as $50 per child with this 1-Day, 1-Park ticket.*

These specially priced tickets go on sale Oct. 22, 2024, for visits Jan. 7-Mar. 20, 2025. Offering a variety of options and flexibility, guests may choose from 1-Day, 2-Day or 3-Day park tickets, and upgrades such as Park Hopper tickets and Lightning Lane Multi Pass are available to add-on. Reservations are required and subject to availability. 

For more information and to book a Disneyland Resort vacation, visit Disneyland.com.

Cayman Islands offers fall savings

The Cayman Islands is offering exclusive travel discounts and offers available now through December 2024. Canadians can take advantage of deals like the fifth night free, 45 per cent off offers like:

  • Accommodation Savings – Experience the ideal fall getaway in the Cayman Islands with exclusive accommodation deals including fifth night free, 45 per cent off and more. From beachfront resorts to well-appointed condos and beyond. 
  • Book with Air Canada and WestJet. Thanks to increased flight frequency, it’s easier than ever to get to Cayman; As of December 1, Canadians can enjoy up to four weekly non-stop flights from Toronto via Air Canada and 3 weekly from November 10 with WestJet.
  • Air Canada Vacations are also offering accommodation packages.

Visit www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-ca/plan-your-trip/special-offers/travel-deals for more. 



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