MONTREAL — Brand new from Sunwing Vacations Group, a new tour operator called WestJet Vacations Québec will specialize in all-inclusive vacations to some 20 sun destinations exclusively for Quebec travellers.
Departures will start in November, with package vacations available from three Quebec gateways to hundreds of resorts, serviced by 13 sun destination airports.
Featured resort partners include Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts in the D.R., Jamaica and Mexico, soon-to-be-available Barceló Hotel Group properties in destinations including Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and select Princess Hotels & Resorts properties, including Grand Riviera Princess All Suites and Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Great news for travel advisors: the new tour operator is offering bonus commission on client bookings made until July 31.
WestJet Vacations Québec is part of Sunwing Vacations Group’s ongoing commitment to providing more value and choice to its customer base in Quebec, said Sunwing Vacations Group’s Vice President, Québec, Lyne Chayer.
Sunwing Vacations Group is the vacation division of the WestJet Group.
“I am incredibly excited to launch WestJet Vacations Québec, a new vacation provider tailored specifically to our customers residing in Québec, featuring the destinations Québec customers know and love, and those that will soon be on their list of favourites, including the laidback destination of Tulum in Mexico,” said Chayer.
“Québec residents can reach out to their local travel advisor to book all inclusive packages to a number of great properties in destination, including Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts which are available to book now, and Barceló Hotel Group properties which will be available to book in the coming weeks. We cannot wait for travel advisors and clients to uncover the exceptional value and variety on all inclusive packages available through WestJet Vacations Québec, and look forward to helping them embark on their well-deserved getaways to the sun.
Chayer noted that WestJet Vacations Québec will be offering bonus commission to agents. “We are thrilled to offer an additional 2% commission to travel advisors as a special, introductory offer to celebrate this important launch and thank them for their ongoing dedication to supporting our mutual clients,” said Chayer.
BOOKINGS OPEN NOW
Québec clients can start booking WestJet Vacations Québec packages starting today. Departures will operate from from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and Saguenay-Bagotville Airport.
WestJet Vacations Québec is currently offering 20 destinations across Cuba, the D.R., Jamaica, Mexico, St. Maarten, Costa Rica and Panama.
New destinations will be added in future based on customer demand.
The new tour operator noted that Tulum is a brand-new airport and a must-visit for Mexico-bound travellers.
BONUS COMMISSION
WestJet Vacations Québec is offering 8% commission for all WestJet Vacations Québec client bookings made through travel advisors’ booking engine or through WestJet Vacations Québec’s Reservations Sales Centre.
As an added incentive, the tour operator is providing an additional 2% commission on WestJet Vacations Québec client bookings made May 14 – July 31, 2024 for travel Nov. 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025, for a total of 10% commission during the promotional window.
Agents can contact the WestJet Vacations Québec Sales Centre at 1-877-665-6045 for specific questions or guidance, with fees waived for Sales Centre support until August 14, 2024, if the inquiry is specific to WestJet Vacations Québec bookings.
Travel advisors will also find up-to-date information on flights for the 2025 winter season, along with destinations and resort partners available to clients online at VacancesWestJetQuebec.comand on the Sunwing Vacations Group Agent Portal, along with Frequently Asked Questions to assist them in the research and booking phases.
Winter Flight Schedules: