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Kick-Start a Lucrative Groups Business Segment with Early Booking Specials on 2017 GroupsPlus Lock in Low 2016 Rates for Travel Next Year on Trafalgar, CostSaver and Brendan Vacations ANAHEIM, CALIF. March 30, 2016 – Agents now have a way to build their 2017 group business early and be rewarded financially with the chance to earn up to a $2,600 bonus; this is on top of average group commissions of $5,840 for groups of 10 or more guests. Secure space on popular vacation itineraries and departure dates, plus lock in low rates before the release of 2017 worldwide brochures from Trafalgar, CostSaver, and Brendan Vacations later this year. “Group sales generate high commissions on trips that receive a 97 percent guest satisfaction rating,” said Paul Wiseman, president of Trafalgar USA, CostSaver USA, and Brendan Vacations. “One in two Trafalgar guests rebook with us, so that means one sale can give you a profitable lifelong client, quicker rebooking cycles, and increased sales and commissions.” When group space is secured by June 21, agents will receive $50 for each guest booked and deposited by December 31, 2016 – that is a bonus of up to $2,600. Bonus commissions are also combinable with:
Get maximum benefits by combining pre-release group specials with Trafalgar, CostSaver, and Brendan’s Flexible Points Plan. Offering more control over the benefits their groups receive, agents earn points based on the per person rate of the trip and the season of travel. Benefit options include a 5 percent per person discount, optional experiences credits, additional vacation host spaces, single supplement waivers, or money back as bonus commission, marketing funds, fundraising and more. Trafalgar, CostSaver and Brendan Vacations are committed to making group bookings easy, and provide agents with these resources to get started:
About Trafalgar Over the last five years, Trafalgar has transformed guided vacations to showcase Insider Experiences – exclusive activities to give guests a richer understanding of local people, and to discover cultural traditions that only Trafalgar knows. Leveraging 70 years of expertise to design the perfect itinerary, guests immerse in a deeper experience in every destination enriched with the knowledge only a local could share. These handpicked vacations include all the essentials, from specially selected four-star hotels, many local meals, VIP access to skip the long lines at major sights, and an expert professional Travel Director who speaks the local language provides concierge-style service the entire trip. Every Trafalgar trip is infused with the best moments like exclusive Insider Experiences, VIP treatment and relaxing free time. Committed to doing everything to give guests the best vacation, that means they are guaranteed the best memories. Trafalgar is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation (TTC), renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability, and financial stability. Join the conversation at: Trafalgar.com, facebook.com/TrafalgarTravel, twitter.com/TrafalgarUSA, instagram.com/TrafalgarTravel. About Brendan Vacations Brendan Vacations is the premier Ireland and Scotland destination expert, backed by over 45 years of planning authentic Celtic travel experiences from its office in the heart of Dublin. Offering a comprehensive range of travel styles, from Guided Vacations to customizable Private Chauffeur, Locally Hosted and Self-Drive offerings, each trip introduces Brendan guests to the local people passionate about sharing their stories and their homelands. For more visit: BrendanVacations.com, facebook.com/BrendanVacations, twitter.com/TravelBrendan, instagram.com/BrendanVacations. About CostSaver - Operated by Trafalgar CostSaver tours are operated by Trafalgar, the industry leader. Trafalgar’s 70 years of guided travel expertise means that CostSaver has the knowledge and buying power to give guests all the inclusions they would expect on a quality European tour, at an unbeatable price. Consisting of airport transfers, a Trafalgar-trained expert Travel Director, quality hand-picked hotels, sightseeing in all major cities, Local Specialists to bring locations alive, carefully-crafted itineraries that incorporate free time, a choice of optional experiences, all breakfasts and many dinners, luxury air-conditioned vehicles, all baggage handling, hotel charges and local taxes, CostSaver - operated by Trafalgar, guarantees value tours without compromise for any guests traveling with the brand. For more, visit www.trafalgar.com/costsaver. About The TreadRight Foundation Trafalgar and Brendan Vacations is a proud supporter of the TreadRight Foundation. Created as a joint initiative between TTC’s family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has helped support more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The foundation’s guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. TreadRight’s past project partners include World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society’s inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” helping to combat wildlife crime with WildAid, and empowering individuals with the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise. To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.
Terms and conditions: *Block group space of 10 or more guests with a refundable group deposit by 06/21/2016 and receive $50 bonus commission for each guest deposited (non-refundable, first/last names required) by 12/31/2016; must have at least 10 full-paying guests deposited AND at least 50% of blocked space filled to receive any bonus commission (example: if original space blocked is 10, you must have 10 guests deposited to receive bonus commission; if original space is 20 guests, 10 deposited guests are required; if original space is 30 guests, 15 deposited guests are required). Valid on 2017 standard or exclusive brochure groups on worldwide guided vacations operated by Trafalgar, CostSaver and Brendan Vacations. Bonus commission will be paid with standard commission payment. Sample bonus commission based on a group of 52 guests booked by 06/21/16 with full names and deposit by 12/31/2016. °Flexible Points Plan (FPP) is valid for brochure (standard or exclusive) guided vacation groups of 10 or more and can be combined with most brochure discounts and some promotional offers. Not valid on all itineraries. Available benefits vary based on the per person price and season of travel. ^Pricing will be provided at time of quoting. Deposit locks in lowest available price; if price is lower when brochures are released, pricing will be adjusted. †Save with Early Payment Discount (EPD) (land only) on 2017 vacations with full payment by applicable EPD pay-in-full dates as featured in the 2017 brochures. Savings vary by destination and itinerary; are not valid on all itineraries/departure dates; are subject to availability; and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Other conditions apply to all offers; see www.trafalgar.com. CST#2077132-20 |
