Deals & Incentives
Explore Worldwide launches bonus contest for Travel Advisor Appreciation
AAT Kings announces new incentive to earn a trip to Australia or New Zealand
AAT Kings, a leading Australia and New Zealand guided holiday tour operator, has an exciting new incentive for travel advisor partners. The premier tour operator invites advisors to unlock the adventure of a lifetime on the exclusive A-LISTERS ON LOCATION Top Achiever’s Tour to a mystery destination. This reward will be available to travel advisors who achieve exceptional results during the incentive period, covering all 2025 departure bookings made up to July 25th, 2025. All booked and deposited AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys guided holidays departing in 2025 will qualify for the trip.
The trip will consist of a 5-day AAT Kings/Inspiring Journeys experience to a destination in either Australia or New Zealand, departing in September. The prize will be inclusive of:
- Return economy flights from the travel advisor’s nearest major Canadian metropolitan airport to the mystery tour destination
- Four nights’ hotel accommodation
- All-inclusive touring and most meals
- Amazing experiences from our incredible product range
More details on the incentive, including full terms and conditions, can be found at www.aatkings.com/alisters.
Virgin Voyages sets sail with new incentives
Virgin Voyages is offering First Mates two new incentives.
- A complimentary stay at its sister property, Virgin Hotels New York City, to make Sailors’ pre-cruise experience extra chic.
- Future onboard credit for agents when they bring new-to-brand Sailors aboard eligible Brilliant Lady sailings.
Score Brilliant bounty on Brilliant Lady bookings: Earn $200 Sailor Loot for every booking made on Brilliant Lady’s inaugural sailings from now until May 31, on voyages setting sail from Sept. 15, 2025 – March 12, 2026.
- From July 1 – December 31, 2025, apply your Loot on any new or existing bookings departing before March 31, 2026.
- Accrue your Sailor Loot in a Loot Bank that will be summarized on a monthly basis.
Saint Lucia’s Serenity at Coconut Bay extends Double Rewards offer for Canadian agents
Saint Lucia’s Serenity at Coconut Bay has extended its popular Double Rewards offer for Canadian travel agents. Available through April 30, this promotion gives travel partners more time to earn substantial rewards while offering their clients the relaxed luxury and unforgettable Plunge Pool Butler Suite experience at Serenity.
As part of the Serenity Resort REWARD$ program, travel agents can earn up to US$300 per booking, both direct and through tour operators, along with a 15% commission on direct bookings. The Double Rewards Offer is valid for 7-night stays booked by April 30 valid for travel through June 30, 2025. Agents can easily enrol in the Serenity Resort REWARD$ program using their IATA number at SerenityRewards.com or the travel agent booking portal on the resort’s website.
Clients booking during this promotion will enjoy up to 60% off Serenity’s unlimited all-inclusive rates, starting at US$1299.00 per suite, per night. These rates include private transfers from Hewanorra International Airport, private in-suite check-in, nightly turndown service, unlimited reservation-free à la carte dining, wine and premium spirits, and much more. Bookings of 7-nights or more also receive the complimentary Grand Romance Package, valued at US$1,200.00, featuring a Couple’s Tranquility Massage, Champagne & Jazz Sunset Catamaran Cruise, private candlelit pool cabana dinner, full-day beach and pool cabana access, private beach picnic, and a chauffeured island tour, all perfectly curated for an unforgettable romantic getaway.
Quark Expeditions launches epic Arctic Sweepstakes
Quark Expeditions has launched its Arctic Sweepstakes, a limited-time contest designed exclusively for travel advisors. This opportunity offers six lucky winners the chance to experience the wonders of the Arctic aboard the Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway expedition, taking place May 29 – June 8, 2026.
By booking Arctic voyages for their clients, advisors will earn entries into the contest. To participate, travel advisors must first register by completing a simple sweepstakes registration form here. From there, every eligible Arctic booking earns them entries:
- Each Arctic 2026 booking earns 1 entry
- Each Arctic 2025 booking earns 3 entries
Entries are counted per passenger, not per cabin, so a single booking with two guests equals two entries. Bookings must occur between April 7 and June 30, 2025; group bookings are also eligible. Six winners will each receive a free cabin aboard the Svalbard Explorer and can bring a guest along for the adventure.
The more Arctic voyages advisors book, the more chances they have to win.
Anderson Vacations launches biggest travel agent contest yet
Anderson Vacations is kicking off the new year with the chance to win a free seat on one of their 2025 Guaranteed Maritime Mosaic Departures, valued at $11,000.
This exclusive prize offers the ultimate exploration of Canada’s Atlantic provinces, featuring coastal landscapes, charming towns, and warm maritime hospitality.
Here’s how to participate:
- Book more, win more: Every passenger booked on a 2025 small group tour equals one contest entry.
- Top competitor wins: The travel advisor with the most bookings between January 16 and April 30, 2025, secures the grand prize.
For full contest details, visit
andersonvacations.ca/travel-agent-portal or contact the team directly.
Terms and conditions apply. Anderson Vacations reserves the right to modify or cancel the contest without notice.
Anderson Vacations specializes in small group tours across Canada, offering unparalleled service, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and cultural experiences tailored for travelers seeking memorable journeys.
For inquiries, contact Anderson Vacations at bookings@andersonvacations.ca or 1-866-814-7378. Visit andersonvacations.ca for more information.
Complete AmaWaterways' new Course 5: The Rivers of France for rewards
AmaWaterways continues to expand its educational offerings to the travel advisor community with the release of Course 5: The Rivers of France.
This interactive online course provides travel advisors with in-depth knowledge and understanding of AmaWaterways’ French sailings along the Saône, Rhône and Seine and many of their tributaries. Travel advisors completing each of the courses earn rewards – Course 1: Heart of the River – qualify for reduced FAM rates. Graduates of each course also earn a $50 gift card by booking a new reservation within 90 days of course completion.
Sunwing is giving away 1M STAR points to one lucky advisor
Sunwing Vacations is giving advisors an opportunity to cross more destinations off their 2025 travel wish lists with the chance to win 1,000,000 STAR Points and become a STAR Millionaire.Not only will one lucky advisor have the chance to win big, but five advisors will each receive a $100 Walmart gift card as a runner-up prize.
Running until Feb. 15, 2025, travel advisors can earn one entry per booking when securing their clients a Sunwing vacation package to any sun destination for travel between Jan. 15, 2025 and May 5, 2025*, and the more bookings an advisor makes, the more chances they have to win.
In addition, all advisors will continue to earn STAR Points on every client booking made regardless of the outcome of the draw. Further to this, until Jan. 31, 2025, travel advisors will also have the chance to earn between 2 and 10X STAR Points** when booking their clients at select properties down south, such as Marival Resorts in Mexico, Gaviota Hotels in Cuba and select Iberostar properties in Cuba.
*Offer does not apply to group bookings or e-Packages.
Brand USA & partners announce 2025 ‘Sell Your Way to the USA Program’
Brand USA, in collaboration with Travel Nevada, Travel North Tahoe, Visit Reno, Utah Office of Tourism, Visit Salt Lake, Visit Seattle, and Travel Oregon, have announced the 2025 ‘Sell Your Way to the USA’ incentive program to secure one of 12 spots on an exclusive FAM trip.
Agents will earn points for bookings made during the selling period from Jan. 15 – Mar. 31, 2025. The top 12 selling agents (three for each FAM itinerary) with the most points will win a spot on one of the four self-guided (or self-driven) FAM trips. The FAM package includes round-trip economy airfare with Air Canada from a major Canadian hub and a land package with accommodation, rental car if required, activities, and select meals.
To confirm participation, agents can submit their name, agency, and contact details by emailing Peri McCardle at Canuckiwi (peri@canuckiwi.com) or REGISTER by March 15, 2025. Upon registration, agents will receive full incentive details and a tracking sheet to track sales and points.
G Adventures’ ‘G-Normous’ incentive is back
G Adventures’ 12th ‘G-Normous’ agent incentive is back, a four-month long competition with up to $40,000 in prizes available, including a $10,000 ‘G dollars’ grand prize. Running until April 30th, G-Normous also offers weekly and monthly prizes for top sellers in various categories as well as top-secret random prizes throughout, including trip giveaways. G Adventures will also be supporting advisors and boosting sales power with exclusive offers, bonus commission periods, destination spotlights and sales deals. G-Normous kicks off alongside G Adventures’ Great Adventure Sale, which offers savings up to 25% on over 500 trips, when booked before Jan. 31, 2025 and travelling before Dec. 15, 2025. G Normous also runs alongside the ChangeMakers agent incentive, which offers agents the opportunity to win a spot at GX Jordan this September.
Visit Brisbane, Air Canada and Travel Courier team up on amazing incentive
Calling all Canadian travel advisors! For every new booking made to Brisbane (BNE) from Vancouver (YVR) on Air Canada, travel agents will receive a $50 gift card, per passenger.
In addition, each booking made will give agents one chance to win a spot on an upcoming FAM trip to Brisbane, Australia, flying Air Canada. The more bookings made, the more chances to win.
For more information, visit: travelcourier.ca/earn-brisbane-australia-bucks/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
