Disney: Buy a tour, get a free cruise

Consumers who purchase an Adventures by Disney vacation by Jan. 15 will get a free, three-night Disney cruise to the Bahamas.

In order to qualify for the free cruise, consumers must buy an Adventures by Disney land package at the regular rate and depart before Oct. 2, 2010.

The free cruise must be completed between Feb. 1, 2010, and Dec. 15, 2011. The offer is valid on oceanview staterooms in the following categories: 9A, 9B, 9C and 9D.

Government taxes and fees and transportation to and from Port Canaveral aren’t included in the free cruise. Blackout dates apply.

Adventures by Disney offers 19 itineraries, and the free-cruise offer applies to most of them, said Disney

Funjet New Travel Protection Program

Funjet Vacations launched a Complete Coverage Travel Protection program with a price guarantee aimed at providing agents with one of the most critical business-building products in today's travel environment.  

Funjet Vacations understands that today's consumer desperately needs a vacation, but are extremely price conscious and hesitant to book "too soon" because they'll miss out on a better deal or end up facing something unexpected. Travel agents can use Complete Coverage to take away clients' uncertainty and ease the what-ifs of booking a vacation in today's economic environment.


The Complete Coverage is as valuable for home-based travel agents as it is for consumers. It gives agents the leverage they need to close sales, improve their cash flow and retain customers.  A key feature of our improved Complete Coverage is the price guarantee. Now, there is no reason to wait to book.

We also offer a cancel for any reason benefit and the customer will receive a full refund [less the cost of the Complete Coverage]." The coverage includes provisions for cancel for any reason; no revision fees; price guarantee; hurricane benefit; and during travel insurance, 24-hour worldwide emergency travel assistance, baggage protection, trip interruption/delay reimbursement, medical coverage and new increased coverage limits.

Prices are, for one to four nights, domestic -- $69.99; Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii, Costa Rica -- $89.99; and children 17 and under are $20 less per child. For five or more nights, domestic -- $89.99; Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii, Costa Rica -- $109.99; and children 17 and under are $20 less per child. The offer is now also available on hotel-only vacations for $20 less per person. All benefits are retroactive to prior Complete Coverage bookings with the exception of the increased during travel coverage amounts. Travel agents can book Funjet Vacations through http://www.agentnet.com/ .

Positive Spending Outlook

Newly published Trend Report, revealing a 30 percent increase in consumer travel spending from July 2009 through September 2009 (for travel within the next 133 days) as well as an increase in demand for international travel.

Princess, Cunard Revamp Site for Agents

Princess Cruises and Cunard Line have launched a completely redesigned version of the OneSource travel agent web portal at http://www.onesourcecruises.com/. The new site offers more features to help make it a one-stop source of resources to help Home-Based Travel Agents build cruise sales.


Expanding on the site’s previous eTools section, the new Sales and Marketing section offers more customizable promotional pieces, including emails, direct-mail pieces, advertising materials, eFlyers and eBrochures. The area also features brand guidelines, pre-printed collateral materials, promotional ideas, online access to promotional deal bulletins and cruise news. Agents can also access the sales reports function for monitoring business and sales patterns.

Agents also now have instant access to downloadable photos for use in promotional efforts and their own websites. More than 300 images are available in the new searchable library, which features photos of ship dining, entertainment, staterooms, public rooms and onboard activities.

For more information, call Princess at 800-421-1700 and Cunard at 800-528-6273, or visit http://www.onesourcecruises.com/.

Hawaii Agent Rewards

Prince Resorts Hawaii is offering cash incentives and free room nights for travel agents at its three properties for those participating in its Plumeria Rewards Program.
Cash rewards of $10–$25 per room night will be paid to travel agents for new bookings now through December 22. Bookings made through wholesalers qualify for cash rewards.
As an added bonus, clients of travel agents will receive resort credits during their stay at any Prince Resorts Hawaii property.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel cash rewards are based on bookings of a minimum four-night stay. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club cash rewards are based on bookings of a minimum two-night stay. Qualifying bookings must be reported using the Plumeria Amenity Order Form. Other restrictions may apply.

For booking and information, contact the Plumeria Rewards Service Desk at 866-744-6236. To enroll, visit www.princeresortshawaii.com/travelagents. Membership is free and use of the program is simple. Benefits of the Prince Plumeria Rewards program include the following for travel agents:

Agents booking clients for at least five nights at any one of the three Prince Resorts Hawaii properties for travel now through December 22 will qualify for one Plumeria point which can be redeemed for one free night of choice at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (excluding blackout periods 12/23/09–1/04/10). Agents can also redeem points for other rewards, including logo items, golf and dining.

Prince Resorts Hawaii, Inc. operates three hotels in Hawai‘i: Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The company also operates three golf courses: Hawaii Prince Golf Club, Hapuna Golf Course and Mauna Kea Golf Course.

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20% Commission

Travel Bound is starting the cruise season off with twenty percent on all hotels, transfers, and sightseeing tours booked October 19 to November 8 in 15 cruise cities around the world.

To kick off this promotion, Travel Bound has published its “2010 pre-/post-cruise” brochure featuring 22 hotels, 31 new sightseeing ours, and 11 renovated properties. Free nights offers are available at 23 of the hotels, with rates at 3-star hotels starting at $43, 4-star hotels at $56, and 5-star at $81. Two-night land packages start at $148 per person per night, including breakfast, and roundtrips transfers between airports or ports and hotels.

Visit http://www.booktravelbound.com/

Become a USVI Specialist

Learn how to effectively communicate what America’s Caribbean has to offer for your clients.


What are the benefits of becoming a certified USVI Specialist?

Opportunity to win an all-inclusive trip to the USVI

Priority invitation to in-market events (when available)

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Contiki Travel Webinar

This is for all agents who want to grow their book of business.  
Economy an issue? NO! The youth market is buying travel NOW! Agents in our 2008-2009 program saw an aggregate booking increase of 132%!
 Contiki's All-Access Program where we'll guide your career to new heights with a spotlight on the following:

Increasing your Contiki sales TODAY... and for your future business

How to identify immediate sales opportunities

How to monetize your database

Convert prospects to traveling clients
Building your Contiki confidence
How to talk to Contiki prospect
How to build a renewable revenue stream

Committing to Contiki's plan of action

Do you want a client with a lifetime value in the six-digits? Do you want an easy-to-use plan which delivers the bookings?

When: Wednesday, October 21st at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/993739144

All AARC agengs should attend
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3 DAY Mediterranean Cruise Sale

WINTER MEDITERRANEAN SALE - 


11 Night Cruises from just $699*

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to experience Christmas among the pyramids or shopping along Gothic cobblestone streets in Barcelona and in the exotic markets of Casablanca. Or a New Year's where you can contemplate the future as you explore the past on an excursion to Pompeii or the legendary Alhambra palace. What's more, on every Mediterranean cruise you'll sail in true eleganza Italiana on our magnificent new ships, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida.

Hurry offer expires October, 16th 2009.

Special unprecedented fares start from only $699* for 11 nights!

Call us to learn more: 1.800.666.9333.

Quick Email

It's the easiest profit-enhancing activity you can do in just 30 seconds!
It’s the fastest way to make your phone ring!

QuickEmail allows you to opt-in once and your clients will receive enticing offers in our professionally designed emails for the next 12 months, with your agency as the call-to-action. Never miss another eEngagement promotion again.

QuickEmail also provides you with FREE client prospects

You know how time-consuming and expensive it is to attract new clients. QuickEmail provides you the opportunity to reach thousands of consumer prospects- for FREE. We’ll notify you every time there is a chance for your agency to be the call-to-action on thousands of emails sent to consumers who have specifically requested travel offers. You must be enrolled in QuickEmail to receive this opportunity, so call Paul 631-231-5032
http://homebasedtravelagents.org/

Have questions about this time-saving feature? Read our FAQ’s.

Amenity Departure Dates has over 600 departures in 2010!


Offer your clients special amenities like shipboard credit, free specialty restaurant meals, wine and champagne, or prepaid gratuities at no extra cost through Vacation.com’s exclusive group space program.

Check the listing of each supplier on the Amenity Departure Dates page in AgentNet for details!

Search Engines LOVE Blogs!

So many people want to start with Internet Marketing but think they're just not technical enough to do anything with computers. They think that since they don't know make a web page with HTML, they're destined to never have an online business.
Well that's why blogs are such a blessing for internet marketers -- especially new marketers. Blogs make it easy to build web sites, make new pages, put pictures on your site, offer stuff for sale, and even place ads on your site -- without any technical knowledge at all.

In fact, if you can use a word processor, a web browser, and your email program, you've got all the skills you need to run a blog.

And blogs come with a bonus, too. Search engines LOVE blogs. So even if you don't know anything at all about Search Engine Optimization -- the science of getting your site listed on the search engines -- your blog will help you out a whole bunch.

Watch this short clip from this month's webinar on Blogging for Marketers. It's all about "Why Search Engines Love Blogs".

If you're a member of the Coaching Club, once the clip is over, you can go watch the entire 75 minute video on how you can use a blog as the hub of your online business. If you're not yet a member, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Sign up now for just a dollar. There are dozens of programs inside the club, all about how you can start or improve your online business.

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GOGO Give Away

GOGO is giving away two free airline tickets to clients who stay five nights or longer at any participating hotel in Mexico (excluding Palace Resorts), as well as free nights and resort credits.

Offer is good while supplies last for travel Nov. 1, 2009, to April 10, 2010. For more information, call 888-567-0600 or visit www.GOGOWWV.com.

Insiders optimistic

Host, franchise and consortia executives say that travel agents can expect a substantial number of last-minute customer bookings before the end of the year as well as strong demand in the next several months.