MISSISSAUGA — TravelBrands has unveiled its new Europe long-stay programs in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, Croatia and Malta.

With departures available in March and April 2020, the programs “give travellers the ability to visit a city or country for an extended period of time at an affordable cost,” said Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president.

Tanious added that packages can be customized to meet each traveller’s needs: “From their departure gateway to what type of accommodation works best for them, TravelBrands works with each travel agency to ensure their clients get the best trip possible.”

As an added perk, the company has local representatives on location to assist clients, whether they need help with finding a local restaurant or booking local transportation or excursions.

For travel agents, TravelBrands is offering 5,000 Loyalty Rewards points to those who book these long-stay programs by Dec. 20, 2019. The Loyalty Rewards program allows agents to collect points and redeem them for a multitude of rewards, including merchandise, travel, gift cards and the ability to donate to multiple foundations and charities.