The sales teams from Unique Vacations Canada, which represents Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, teamed up with Air Canada Vacations to connect with travel advisors across Canada. Over the past few months, this collaboration has spanned major cities from Vancouver to Halifax, fostering a deeper understanding of the offerings and partnership between these popular travel brands.
The team from Expedia Cruises in Surrey, BC with Rose Siu, Area Sales Manager, BC, The Yukon + NWT, Air Canada Vacations (second from right) and Winston Chang, Business Development Manager, BC, SK + The Yukon, Unique Vacations Canada (first from right).
One of the key benefits highlighted during these meetings is that Air Canada Vacations is the only Canadian tour operator that offers direct flights to every island destination featuring a Sandals resort. This unique selling point makes it convenient for clients seeking luxury vacation experiences in the Caribbean.
Donné Nixon, Business Development Manager, AB, MB + NWT, Unique Vacations Canada (left) and Tina Kensett, Area Sales Manager, AB, SK + MB, Air Canada Vacations (centre) visit with Barry Davis from Transat Travel (Shaganappi Village Centre) in Calgary, AB.
Travel advisors were enthusiastic about the partnership, which provides customers with exceptional experiences and services. Maureen Barnes-Smith, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Unique Vacations Canada, emphasized the dual-brand advantage: “Simply put, Sandals and Beaches clients are ACV clients and vice versa. Canadian travel advisors recognize that it’s advantageous for their clients who desire quality and outstanding service when booking a Sandals or Beaches package with Air Canada Vacations. They trust in two robust brands.”
The team from Vision Travel in Georgetown, ON with Robert Smith, Business Development Manager, Ontario, Unique Vacations Canada (first from right) and Dianne Pedroso, Area Sales Manager, Ontario, Air Canada Vacations (third from right).
As the collaboration continues, travel agents stand to gain more resources and insights to enhance their customers’ vacation planning. The multifaceted engagement not only helps to strengthen the bond between the brands but also ensures that travel advisors are well-informed about the best summer flight options and packages.
Sandra Brousseau, Business Development Manager, Eastern & Central Québec and Atlantic Canada, Unique Vacations Canada (first from right) and Jean-Luc Tremblay, Area Sales Manager, Québec, Air Canada Vacations (second from right) meet with travel advisors from Voyages CAA- Ste-Foy in Québec City, QC.
For more detailed information regarding Sandals & Beaches Resorts, including ACV summer flights and package deals, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to local Sandals Business Development Managers or visit the official websites of Sandals Resorts and Air Canada Vacations.
Claudie Lapointe (right) from Club Voyages Raymonde-Potvin in Sainte-Catherine, QC welcomes Guy Archambault, Business Development Manager, Montréal, Gatineau and Northern Québec, Unique Vacations Canada and Helena Silva Inacio, Area Sales Manager, Montréal Southshore, Air Canada Vacations.
This initiative greatly benefits travel advisors and their clients, enhancing the overall travel experience.
