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Thursday
New Online Resource for Home Based Travel Agents
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced another resource to its online Travel Agent Center. The new “CLIA Member Cruise Line Travel Agent Training & Benefits Center” displays all the training programs and CLIA-member benefits offered by each of the association’s 25 member cruise lines, simply by clicking on the name of each cruise line.
Carnival to Cruises from Charleston, S.C.
Carnival Cruise Lines will introduce the first year-round cruise schedule from Charleston, S.C., with the deployment of the 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy in May. Carnival Fantasy will operate five-, six- and seven-day voyages to the Bahamas and Key West from the Passenger Terminal in historic downtown Charleston beginning May 18. Carnival expects to carry more than 140,000 passengers annually from the port.
Fly NY to CA for $99.
Virgin America announced
today that weekend travel will now be included for $99 each
way as part of its just-released fare sale from NYC.
This slashes an additional $20 off most Friday and Sunday
flights on the award-winning airline. Travel is now valid
seven days a week through Nov. 18. Book by Monday, Sept. 21.
Fares from JFK (each way):
- Las Vegas ... $99
- Los Angeles ... $99
- Orange County ... $99
- San Diego ... $99
- San Francisco ... $99
- Seattle ... $99
today that weekend travel will now be included for $99 each
way as part of its just-released fare sale from NYC.
This slashes an additional $20 off most Friday and Sunday
flights on the award-winning airline. Travel is now valid
seven days a week through Nov. 18. Book by Monday, Sept. 21.
Fares from JFK (each way):
- Las Vegas ... $99
- Los Angeles ... $99
- Orange County ... $99
- San Diego ... $99
- San Francisco ... $99
- Seattle ... $99
Monday
Oceania Cruises Travel Agent Support Center
Oceania Cruises is introducing a new Sales Resource Center, which redefines the traditional role of inside sales and offers a new level of service for travel agents. The Sales Resource Center, will focus on new sales development, training, sales administration and general agent support.
Account executives will work closely with new agencies to help them develop their business with Oceania through training and marketing endeavors. Home-based agents are offered more resources, training and support at both the agent and host level.
The Sales Resource Center will kick off a series of “Webinar Wednesdays” that run through the end of the year. The webinars offer agents the opportunity to learn more about Oceania, agent tools and resources, and new itineraries and destinations, without having to leave the office.
For more information, call 800-531-5629 or click here
Account executives will work closely with new agencies to help them develop their business with Oceania through training and marketing endeavors. Home-based agents are offered more resources, training and support at both the agent and host level.
The Sales Resource Center will kick off a series of “Webinar Wednesdays” that run through the end of the year. The webinars offer agents the opportunity to learn more about Oceania, agent tools and resources, and new itineraries and destinations, without having to leave the office.
For more information, call 800-531-5629 or click here
Carnival Enhances Training Program
Carnival Cruise Lines has dramatically enhanced its online travel agent training program, CCL University, to provide more sales and marketing techniques and comprehensive information on the “Fun Ship” experience. Available within the line’s travel agent Internet portal, www.BookCCL.com
Carnival will also make a donation to five charities -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, and Special Olympics -- on behalf of the first 1,000 travel agent graduates who will earn the distinction as CCL University’s Inaugural Class. CCL University graduates can designate which charity will receive their contribution. A total of $20,000 will be donated to the various organizations.
Carnival will also make a donation to five charities -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, and Special Olympics -- on behalf of the first 1,000 travel agent graduates who will earn the distinction as CCL University’s Inaugural Class. CCL University graduates can designate which charity will receive their contribution. A total of $20,000 will be donated to the various organizations.
NCL’s NOW Sales Event
1. NCL’s NOW Sales Event with a preview on Tuesday, September 15th!
Onboard Credit up to $250 and reduced deposit
Booking Window: September 15 – September 18, 2009
Program Code: PGNOW
Applicable sailings provided in the attached terms and conditions
2. Special Deals This Week
New: Air Inclusive:
Canada & New England from $749
New: 150% Single Supplement: Caribbean – Norwegian Epic selected sailings
Best Guarantee Rates: 3 & 4 Day Bahamas & Florida form $159
Senior Rates:
Bermuda from $499
Early Booking Fare: Bermuda from $599
Premium Air Group Policy
Groups now may request Business Class Air, Specific Airlines and Specific Flights. Special Request can be made for entire group for a flat deviation fee of $250 plus differential in air cost. If the group materializes to over 50 cabins the fee is refunded. Contact Premium Air Department at 1-866-625-1163 for more information.
New Deposit and Cancellation Policy for Suites and Villas
We have reduced the deposit amount for category A2 – AA to $750 per person. With standard option dates offered. Our penalties for the suites and villas will now begin at 90 days prior to sailing.
Prepay Service Charges
Now guest can pre pay their service charges up to the day prior to sailing.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions as part of the On Line Check-In
Now guest can accept the Terms and Condition to the Ticket Contract when completing their On Line Check-In. This will reduce the number of pages to print for E-Docs, cruise only bookings go from 8 pages to 1 page.
Sales PAL for week of September 14th
Suites & Villas Sales PAL for week of September 14th
This Week’s Specials!
www.ncl.com/nclweb/secure/partners.html
Rates are current at time of publication and subject to change at any time.
Have you heard, we have just announced our new ship?
Norwegian Epic’s transatlantic sailing is open for sale for June 24, 2010; plus we added a new sailing to the E. Caribbean on July 10, 2010… Get the word out to your clients.
This Week’s Specials!
www.ncl.com/nclweb/secure/partners.html
Onboard Credit up to $250 and reduced deposit
Booking Window: September 15 – September 18, 2009
Program Code: PGNOW
Applicable sailings provided in the attached terms and conditions
2. Special Deals This Week
New: Air Inclusive:
Canada & New England from $749
New: 150% Single Supplement: Caribbean – Norwegian Epic selected sailings
Best Guarantee Rates: 3 & 4 Day Bahamas & Florida form $159
Senior Rates:
Bermuda from $499
Early Booking Fare: Bermuda from $599
Premium Air Group Policy
Groups now may request Business Class Air, Specific Airlines and Specific Flights. Special Request can be made for entire group for a flat deviation fee of $250 plus differential in air cost. If the group materializes to over 50 cabins the fee is refunded. Contact Premium Air Department at 1-866-625-1163 for more information.
New Deposit and Cancellation Policy for Suites and Villas
We have reduced the deposit amount for category A2 – AA to $750 per person. With standard option dates offered. Our penalties for the suites and villas will now begin at 90 days prior to sailing.
Prepay Service Charges
Now guest can pre pay their service charges up to the day prior to sailing.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions as part of the On Line Check-In
Now guest can accept the Terms and Condition to the Ticket Contract when completing their On Line Check-In. This will reduce the number of pages to print for E-Docs, cruise only bookings go from 8 pages to 1 page.
Sales PAL for week of September 14th
Suites & Villas Sales PAL for week of September 14th
This Week’s Specials!
www.ncl.com/nclweb/secure/partners.html
Rates are current at time of publication and subject to change at any time.
Have you heard, we have just announced our new ship?
Norwegian Epic’s transatlantic sailing is open for sale for June 24, 2010; plus we added a new sailing to the E. Caribbean on July 10, 2010… Get the word out to your clients.
This Week’s Specials!
www.ncl.com/nclweb/secure/partners.html
Friday
GOGO increases commission to 15%
Get 15% commission from allbookings made before Oct 1, 2009 with travel in 2010.
This includes 15% on Disney bookings
This includes 15% on Disney bookings
Disney to Sail in Alaska, Mexico in 2011
Disney Cruise Line will offer Alaska cruises during a four-month season of seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Wonder in summer 2011. The ship will operate out of Vancouver and call at Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway with scenic cruising in Tracy Arm. Before and after the 2011 summer in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
The Disney Magic will return to the Mediterranean in 2011 with 10- and 11-night cruises sailing out of Barcelona. In addition to ports in Italy, France and Spain, the Disney Magic will visit Tunis in northern Africa and the island nation of Malta. Disney Cruise Line also will offer a number of repositioning voyages in 2011, including a 15-night Panama Canal cruise, two 14-night trans-Atlantic voyages, five- and six-night cruises between Los Angeles and Vancouver. The Disney Magic also has scheduled 10- and 11-night holiday sailings to the Mexican Riviera and the Eastern Caribbean. Travel agents will be able to book the 2011 itineraries beginning Sept. 28.
The Disney Wonder will operate 18 Alaska cruises in 2011, from May 3 through Aug. 30. Rates start at $939 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
To prepare for the Alaska sailings, a new venue called Outlook Café will be added to the Disney Wonder during dry dock in October. Located atop deck 10, the 2,500-square-foot Outlook Café will have floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows and a contemporary Art Deco decor. A spiral staircase connects Outlook Café with the existing Cove Café one deck below. The 65-seat lounge has a granite-topped cocktail bar with comfortable seating.
Book-ending the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera. Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary start at $639 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. Prior to repositioning to Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail a 10-night Mexican Riviera voyage, including a stop at Manzanillo.
The Disney Magic will sail 10 10- and 11-night Mediterranean sailings starting on May 28. The itinerary includes visits to Malta, Tunis, Naples, Civitavecchia, La Spezia, Villefranche and Ajaccio, Corsica, an island off the southern coast of France. Rates for the 10- and 11-night Mediterranean cruises start at $1,739 per person for a standard inside stateroom, double occupancy. For the majority of 2011, the Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries -- alternating Eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and Western (Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel). Both itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
The Disney Magic will return to the Mediterranean in 2011 with 10- and 11-night cruises sailing out of Barcelona. In addition to ports in Italy, France and Spain, the Disney Magic will visit Tunis in northern Africa and the island nation of Malta. Disney Cruise Line also will offer a number of repositioning voyages in 2011, including a 15-night Panama Canal cruise, two 14-night trans-Atlantic voyages, five- and six-night cruises between Los Angeles and Vancouver. The Disney Magic also has scheduled 10- and 11-night holiday sailings to the Mexican Riviera and the Eastern Caribbean. Travel agents will be able to book the 2011 itineraries beginning Sept. 28.
The Disney Wonder will operate 18 Alaska cruises in 2011, from May 3 through Aug. 30. Rates start at $939 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
To prepare for the Alaska sailings, a new venue called Outlook Café will be added to the Disney Wonder during dry dock in October. Located atop deck 10, the 2,500-square-foot Outlook Café will have floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows and a contemporary Art Deco decor. A spiral staircase connects Outlook Café with the existing Cove Café one deck below. The 65-seat lounge has a granite-topped cocktail bar with comfortable seating.
Book-ending the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera. Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary start at $639 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. Prior to repositioning to Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail a 10-night Mexican Riviera voyage, including a stop at Manzanillo.
The Disney Magic will sail 10 10- and 11-night Mediterranean sailings starting on May 28. The itinerary includes visits to Malta, Tunis, Naples, Civitavecchia, La Spezia, Villefranche and Ajaccio, Corsica, an island off the southern coast of France. Rates for the 10- and 11-night Mediterranean cruises start at $1,739 per person for a standard inside stateroom, double occupancy. For the majority of 2011, the Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries -- alternating Eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and Western (Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel). Both itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
Thursday
Get 5 FREE Leads
Tripatlas is a new website that connects client to agents. You can also post your best travel deals on it for clients to see. They have a free sample membership that gives you access to 5 new clients. If you like the program you can join for a fee and have access to even more clients. For more information Click Here
Friday
Online Webseminar Training – Monograms
September
Monograms 2-part Series:
Independent Travel. Simplified.
Monograms Part 1: Your First Choice for Their First Trip to a Destination
September 10, 2009
Morning Session: 11am EST (8am PT/9am MT/10am CT/11am ET)
Afternoon Session: 4pm EST (1pm PT/2pm MT/3pm CT/4pm ET)
Monograms Part 2: Travel Styles, Itineraries and Destinations for 2010
September 17, 2009
Morning Session: 11am EST (8am PT/9am MT/10am CT/11am ET)
Afternoon Session: 4pm EST (1pm PT/2pm MT/3pm CT/4pm ET)
Evening All in One: Monograms 2-Part Series
September 23, 2009
Evening Session: 9pm EST (6pm PT/7pm MT/8pm CT/9pm ET)
Go to www.globusfamilypartner.com to register
Agent Sweepstakes: Win a Trip for 2!*
Attend both Monograms webinars and receive a $50 gift card on your first Monograms online booking plus be entered to win a FREE TRIP!**
Monograms 2-part Series:
Independent Travel. Simplified.
Monograms Part 1: Your First Choice for Their First Trip to a Destination
September 10, 2009
Morning Session: 11am EST (8am PT/9am MT/10am CT/11am ET)
Afternoon Session: 4pm EST (1pm PT/2pm MT/3pm CT/4pm ET)
Monograms Part 2: Travel Styles, Itineraries and Destinations for 2010
September 17, 2009
Morning Session: 11am EST (8am PT/9am MT/10am CT/11am ET)
Afternoon Session: 4pm EST (1pm PT/2pm MT/3pm CT/4pm ET)
Evening All in One: Monograms 2-Part Series
September 23, 2009
Evening Session: 9pm EST (6pm PT/7pm MT/8pm CT/9pm ET)
Go to www.globusfamilypartner.com to register
Agent Sweepstakes: Win a Trip for 2!*
Attend both Monograms webinars and receive a $50 gift card on your first Monograms online booking plus be entered to win a FREE TRIP!**
Thursday
Free 30 day 10% offf MACY'S discount card
Do your Xmass shopping early and save 10% at over 800 Mayc's stores nationwide If you are a home based agent of What A TripVacations, dba Agent Access Resource Center. Call Paul or Sue at 631-231-5032 for more details.
Festive Destinations to Celebrate Christmas
While many holidays are connected to certain regions or religions, Christmas is truly a world wide event. They may not celebrate it like North Americans do—in Finland they spend Christmas Eve at the cemetery, and in Belgium St. Nick has a partner known as Pere Noel—but they do welcome all to join in the merriment.
Make this a Christmas to remember for your family by taking a break from your traditional festivities to experience how another country jingles their bells. Here are several cities that truly get into the Christmas spirit, making them a joy to visit for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Munich, Germany
Germany becomes transformed during December, as Christmas Markets spring up across the country. At Munich's celebrated Christmas market, held in Marienplatz (St. Mary’s Square) since the 14th century, you'll find all manner of crafts, sweets, cakes and other delights. Christmas in Munich is also a time for music, when churches echo with carols and Bach’s ''Christmas Oratorio'' can be heard throughout town.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Beautiful throughout the year, Scotland’s capital becomes magical around Christmastime when winter festivals celebrate with fairground rides, Ferris wheels, outdoor ice rinks, hot food stands and traditional German Christmas markets. Other Christmas events include the Santa Run, Edinburgh's record-breaking attempt for the largest gathering of Santas, the Reindeer Gardens and carol concerts.
Prague, Czech Republic
In Prague, four separate Christmas markets converge in the city center—at Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Havelske Trziste and Namesti Republiky—filling the air with the sound of Czech carols and the scent of mulled wine. Each market features brightly-colored wooden huts selling local handicrafts, Czech glass, hand-made jewelry, hot food and warm drinks, which you can often enjoy while listening to school children dressed in traditional costume dance and sing for the crowd.
London, England
London hosts many Christmas activities to appeal to millions of revelers. The West End lights up to illuminate shoppers on Oxford and Regent streets; ice-skating rinks appear across town; a massive Norwegian pine is erected in Trafalgar Square; the English National Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” and other favorites at the London Coliseum; there’s even an obstacle race around Covent Garden that contestants run while carrying Christmas pudding on a tray!
Sydney, Australia
Christmas on the beach? Why not in Sydney, where the warm summer season makes such beaches as Bondi and Manly prime destinations for a Christmas day family barbeque. Christmastime is also celebrated with a light show projected nightly onto the Town Hall and the annual Carols by Candlelight at the Domain, which concludes with a stirring, hand-holding, candle-raising rendition of “Let There Be Peace On Earth.”
Make this a Christmas to remember for your family by taking a break from your traditional festivities to experience how another country jingles their bells. Here are several cities that truly get into the Christmas spirit, making them a joy to visit for Christians and non-Christians alike.
Munich, Germany
Germany becomes transformed during December, as Christmas Markets spring up across the country. At Munich's celebrated Christmas market, held in Marienplatz (St. Mary’s Square) since the 14th century, you'll find all manner of crafts, sweets, cakes and other delights. Christmas in Munich is also a time for music, when churches echo with carols and Bach’s ''Christmas Oratorio'' can be heard throughout town.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Beautiful throughout the year, Scotland’s capital becomes magical around Christmastime when winter festivals celebrate with fairground rides, Ferris wheels, outdoor ice rinks, hot food stands and traditional German Christmas markets. Other Christmas events include the Santa Run, Edinburgh's record-breaking attempt for the largest gathering of Santas, the Reindeer Gardens and carol concerts.
Prague, Czech Republic
In Prague, four separate Christmas markets converge in the city center—at Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Havelske Trziste and Namesti Republiky—filling the air with the sound of Czech carols and the scent of mulled wine. Each market features brightly-colored wooden huts selling local handicrafts, Czech glass, hand-made jewelry, hot food and warm drinks, which you can often enjoy while listening to school children dressed in traditional costume dance and sing for the crowd.
London, England
London hosts many Christmas activities to appeal to millions of revelers. The West End lights up to illuminate shoppers on Oxford and Regent streets; ice-skating rinks appear across town; a massive Norwegian pine is erected in Trafalgar Square; the English National Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” and other favorites at the London Coliseum; there’s even an obstacle race around Covent Garden that contestants run while carrying Christmas pudding on a tray!
Sydney, Australia
Christmas on the beach? Why not in Sydney, where the warm summer season makes such beaches as Bondi and Manly prime destinations for a Christmas day family barbeque. Christmastime is also celebrated with a light show projected nightly onto the Town Hall and the annual Carols by Candlelight at the Domain, which concludes with a stirring, hand-holding, candle-raising rendition of “Let There Be Peace On Earth.”
Wednesday
India Specialist Program
As a home based travel agent who makes wonderful connections for people traveling to India, you deserve the rewards and benefits of Lufthansa India Specialist membership. It's free to sign up, and you'll receive:
1. Opportunities to earn special status levels with great rewards
2. Exclusive, low Specialist fares to India for your personal travel
3. Invitations to local events celebrating the Indian community
4. An exclusive website and eNewsletter with the most up-to-date Lufthansa India news
5. Bi-monthly contests with prizes that are more exciting than ever
6. Specialist gifts, monthly contests, free Lufthansa material and more
As India's number one European carrier, Lufthansa offers convenient connections to 7 destinations in India from 18 U.S. gateways.
Join now — it's free!
Visit www.lufthansaspecialist.com to learn more and join now.
1. Opportunities to earn special status levels with great rewards
2. Exclusive, low Specialist fares to India for your personal travel
3. Invitations to local events celebrating the Indian community
4. An exclusive website and eNewsletter with the most up-to-date Lufthansa India news
5. Bi-monthly contests with prizes that are more exciting than ever
6. Specialist gifts, monthly contests, free Lufthansa material and more
As India's number one European carrier, Lufthansa offers convenient connections to 7 destinations in India from 18 U.S. gateways.
Join now — it's free!
Visit www.lufthansaspecialist.com to learn more and join now.
Tuesday
Family Getaways
When you become a travel agent you should have 2 to 3 nitch markets you specialize in. Learning how become a family getaway travel agent is a great nitch. To learn more Click Here.
Make eBrochures and eFlyers
Agentnet.com is working with MailPound to create an eMarketing portal that features eBrochures and eFlyers for Preferred Suppliers. Home Base travel Agents can easily customize these electronic vehicles and send them directly to clients with their agency as the exclusive call-to-action.
NCL Launches Online Radio Show for Travel Agents
NCL U Radio’s programming will feature a variety of NCL executives covering a range of selling tips and techniques along with author and expert interviews, culminating with a question-and-answer session. Interactive elements are interwoven throughout the broadcast giving listeners a chance to win prizes.
The radio show will broadcast the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., EST, through Dec. 15. Travel partners interested in joining the next radio show or listening to past shows on demand can visit www.ncluniversity.com.
The radio show will broadcast the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., EST, through Dec. 15. Travel partners interested in joining the next radio show or listening to past shows on demand can visit www.ncluniversity.com.
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