MIAMI — Karisma Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hotel collection that owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, has selected Sunwing and Signature Vacations as the Karisma Preferred Partners for the month of October.
The Karisma Preferred Partner program goal is to highlight different tour operators from the U.S. or Canada each month, offering a variety of special activities to drive excitement and motivation while providing training on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive Experience.
Tour operators that are chosen to participate in the Karisma Preferred Partner program enjoy a range of benefits, including training support, sales incentives and assistance, weekly contests and web, social media and press exposure. The training, which takes place prior to the start of the month, focuses on reservations, groups and sales with the intention of providing a better understanding of Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ fundamental differentiators, including the signature Gourmet Inclusive Experience.
Incentives can include complimentary stays and gift cards to popular retail stores with the top seller earning a grand prize. Every Friday of the month, tour operators host a Balloon Contest where the staff pops balloons for a chance to win various prizes.
Travel agents who book a vacation package with Sunwing or Signature Vacations by Oct. 31, 2015 will receive benefits in the form of STAR Agent Reward Points that can be converted into cash. Agents who book a Sunwing vacation package of nine passengers or fewer will earn 4x STAR points. Meanwhile, those who book a group vacation with either Sunwing or Signature Vacations (10 or more passengers) will earn 8x STAR points. Travel agents’ clients can also take advantage of exclusive, dramatically reduced rates when they book by Oct. 31, 2015. For more information on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Culinary Collection, visit SignatureVacations.com.
Karisma Hotels & Resorts also offers its Preferred Partners ample exposure during their designated month, including weekly e-mail blasts on behalf of the tour operator to Karisma’s agent database promoting current specials, a spotlight on Karisma’s travel agent portal and dedicated social media and press outreach. To generate sales for the Preferred Partner and drive exposure internally, Karisma Hotels & Resorts creates exclusive promotions and value adds for the designated tour operator.
Travel agents may book these packages by calling 1-800-830-1111 or visiting SignatureVacations.com. For more information on Karisma Hotels & Resorts, call 1-866-527-4762 or visit karismahotels.com.
