VAUGHAN, ON — TravelBrands kicked off its 2024 Agent Appreciation Events last night in Toronto with the launch of a new booking incentive for travel advisors and important updates about its advisor-friendly tools and products.
Nathalie Tanious, President & CEO of TravelBrands, opened the evening with a heartfelt message to travel partners and advisors, highlighting the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
“Our success has been thanks to your outstanding support through thick and thin. You’ve been with us, supported us and grown with us,” said Tanious.
To show the company’s appreciation, Tanious announced the launch of ‘The Amazing Agent Race’ campaign, an incentive initiative designed to recognize and reward top-performing travel advisors. As part of the campaign, the #1 top-selling advisor during the month of April (until April 26, 2024) will win the grand prize of one million Loyalty Rewards points. Points can be redeemed for various rewards including merchandise, travel, gift cards and the ability to donate to foundations and charities.
Additionally, the second-place winner will secure roundtrip airfare with Air Canada, while the third-place winner will receive a $500 future travel voucher.
The winners of ‘The Amazing Agent Race’ will be officially announced on May 1, 2024 in celebration of Travel Agent Day.
Qualifying bookings can be made at www.travelbrandsaccess.com.
“TravelBrands is thrilled to launch ‘The Amazing Agent Race’ campaign, which serves as a testament to our ongoing dedication to supporting and rewarding our valued travel agents,” says Tanious. “We believe that this initiative will not only incentivize excellence but also foster a sense of excitement and celebration within the travel agent community.”
Also announced at last night’s event was the return of TravelBrands’ ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ service, which offers 24/7 in-destination support for clients.
COMPANY INNOVATIONS & CRUISE UPDATES
Tanious also stressed the importance of exceptional customer service and the role technology plays in driving growth, promising exciting new offerings in the near future that will follow recent innovations for the company. These include GiGi, TravelBrands’ air and consolidation booking engine backed by artificial intelligence, and Access+, a revamped version of the company’s popular Access platform.
The evening also highlighted TravelBrands’ diverse product offerings, from vacation rentals and car rentals, including electric vehicles in the US and Canada, to add-ons and attractions that include commissions for travel advisors.
In an energetic update on its cruise sector, TravelBrands revealed an impressive 27% increase in cruise business. Cruises are bolstered by the Air Sea Protection Program, providing travellers and agents with peace of mind through assurances that any travel disruptions won’t keep them from their cruise, at no extra cost.
To further support agents, Encore Cruise has enriched the online booking experience with comprehensive resources like cheat sheets and rate codes, making it easier than ever for agents to secure the best deals for their clients. An expanded friends and family discount allows travel advisors to find cruises for 50% off and more.
With the expansion of its cruise line portfolio, which include the addition of Aurora Expeditions, TravelBrands underscores its commitment to diversifying its cruise offerings, particularly in the growing field of expedition cruising.
As the evening concluded, TravelBrands left a lasting impression on advisors with its forward-thinking approach and dedication to supporting agents. Tanious concluded by saying to agents: “We are committed to getting you the tools that you need to close your sales and to do exceptionally well!”
