TORONTO — Travellers booking with itravel2000 can now take their time paying for their vacation packages thanks to a new payment plan technology.

The company, a division of Red Label Vacations Inc. (RLV), has announced a new Uplift plan that allows clients to book and pay for vacation packages over a 12-month period.

The plan will eventually be applied to other products in the future.

“Our partnership with Uplift allows our customers to budget and plan their getaways while being able to purchase the best experiences possible,” said Dianne Jackson, vice president of retail, RLV. “Canadian travellers can take the holiday they deserve without the stress of being able to afford to pay for it all at once. Now, dream vacations no longer have to wait.”

Based in California, Uplift offers pay-over-time financing solutions. The application is commitment-free and determines a loan decision within seconds, all within the current checkout process on itravel2000. Customers can pay off their balance early with no penalties.

“We are so pleased to be partnering with itravel2000, one of Canada’s most recognized and respected retail brands,” said Denise Heffron, Managing Director of Uplift Canada. “Our companies are perfectly aligned as both itravel2000 and Uplift are progressive, creative organizations that understand travel technology. Above all, we are both truly passionate about travel and together we will help more Canadians realize their travel goals and dreams.”