Deals & Incentives
Sandals and Beaches Resorts extend exclusive Travel Advisor Incentive
In appreciation of its valued travel partners, Sandals and Beaches Resorts are extending an exclusive Travel Advisor Incentive for all new bookings made with Unique Vacations Canada through August 31, 2025.
For eligible stays of six nights or longer for travel taking place through March 31, 2026, travel advisors can earn:
- US$100 booking bonus plus 4% bonus commission on Butler Suites
- US$75 booking bonus plus 3% bonus commission on Club Sandals/Concierge rooms
- US$50 booking bonus plus 2% bonus commission on Luxury/Deluxe rooms
For travel beginning April 1, 2026 and beyond (with a minimum stay of six nights), advisors will receive:
- US$85 booking bonus plus 3% bonus commission on Butler Suites
- US$60 booking bonus plus 2% bonus commission on Club Sandals/Concierge rooms
- US$30 booking bonus plus 1% bonus commission on Luxury/Deluxe rooms
For additional details, contact your local business development manager or call 1-800-545-8283 ext. 1 or visit TAPortal.sandals.com.
Visit Seattle launches comprehensive online training program
for travel professionals
Visit Seattle is excited to announce the launch of the Seattle Destination Training , a free interactive online program designed to equip travel professionals with in-depth knowledge and skills they can use to showcase the Emerald City’s exceptional experiences to their clients.
The self-paced program takes roughly 2 hours to complete in full, offers a robust curriculum that covers Seattle’s diverse attractions, culture, and natural beauty.
For more information or to enroll in the Seattle Destination Training Program, visit www.seattledestinationtraining.org/.
Exodus debuts Book Three, Go Free agent incentive
Exodus Travels is celebrating its travel advisor partners with a brand-new reward: the Book Three, Go Free incentive.
Book who book three passengers on any Exodus small group guided tour departing before Sept. 30, 2025 will earn a free spot on an unforgettable Exodus journey—valued up to $3,000.
This is the chance for travel advisors to travel more, sell with confidence, and gain first-hand insight into the experiences they promote.
For more information, click here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
