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Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled its first-ever customer service team dedicated exclusively to travel agents. The highly-trained team will provide agents with more support and resources than ever before, reinforcing Universal Orlando's commitment to the travel agent community. The new resources include a dedicated call centre team, a responsive text message service and a live online chat feature – all created to offer convenient, multi-platform assistance to travel agent partners whenever and wherever they need it. Call Centre Team for Travel Agents – This team is...
Sadler Receives Order Of Distinction
Unique Vacation Inc.'s Gary C. Sadler has been awarded a coveted honour by Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness for outstanding contribution to Jamaica's tourism and hotel industry. Sadler, senior vice-president of sales for Unique Vacations Inc. – an affiliate of the worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – recently celebrated his 25 years of achievements with the company, He received the Honour of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer, effective as of August 6 – Jamaica's Independence Day -- which is conferred upon citizens of Jamaica...
ACV Extends Sandals Promotion
July was all about Sandals & Beaches bookings at Air Canada Vacations (ACV) and the tour operator has now extended the promotion into August. Sandals package bookings made by Aug. 13 for departures between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31 and between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2018 come with savings of $600 per couple. Couples booking departure dates between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2018 save $1,000. Beaches packages booked by Aug. 13 for departures between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31 and between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2018 come with savings of $1,000 per family ($300 per adult and $200 per child). Families booking...
Barceló Opens Mexico City Property
The Barceló Hotel Group has opened the Barceló México Reforma, a new 500-room, five-star flagship hotel in the heart of Mexico City, located on the iconic Paseo de la Reforma. “With 21 hotels, we already have a strong presence in Mexico, but it has taken us some time to reach the capital,” said Juan Perez Sosa, senior vice-president of sales & marketing for Barcelo in the United States. “We are proud to establish our presence in Mexico City with such a superb hotel. It will be a pleasure to demonstrate our extensive expertise in the urban hospitality industry, which we...
Still Time To Register For Sandals Webinar
Sandals Resorts is advising agents that there is still space available for its upcoming (Aug. 4) webinar showcasing Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, the very first Beaches resort. The webinar will run from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT with Surinder “Lucky” Kahlon, general manager. To register for the Beaches Negril webinar, agents can send an e-mail to [email protected] to receive further details and log-in instructions. The Beaches webinar is part of a new weekly, one-hour webinar series created exclusively for travel agents and hosted by resort general...
Seasonal Craft Beer Tasting On Tap At Casa Velas
Summer’s perfectly paired beverage is now being offered in a seasonal craft beer tasting at the adults-only Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta. Held weekly in the boutique resort’s botanical gardens, four artisanal beers are paired with fare ranging from fresh apple salad and crisp ceviche to the regional specialty Pescado Zarandeado and decadent Mexican chocolate. On the craft beer menu guests will find the light and refreshing Cerveza Cayaco with notes of freshly baked bread and rice accompanied by floral and citrus aromas; the medium bodied Cerveza Colimita, a tropical...
Hilton Sandestin Calls For Snowbirds
The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa – located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – has unveiled a special “Snowbird Program” with rates starting at US$90 a night. Benefits of the program include daily breakfast, a complimentary full breakfast buffet served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Sandcastles Restaurant, manager’s reception, daily reception with one drink voucher (one per guest), dinner specials at Sandcastles, specials will be offered daily in Sandcastles and will include traditional favourites, as well as new additions, resort charge, waived for guests...
Warwick Paradise Island Extends ‘Agent Appreciation’ Offer
The adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas has extended its “Travel Agent Appreciation” offer featuring a third night free when two nights are booked at the travel professional rate by Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. 15. With each two-night minimum stay, the Warwick is also offering agents a complimentary manicure or pedicure at the resort's Amber Spa. Agent all-inclusive rates start from US$175 single occupancy and US$280 double occupancy, per room, per night, based on accommodations in an Island View room. Agents book via...