Toronto recently hosted the final leg of ACV’s Canada-wide DreamMakers tour, a highly anticipated event that attracted 900 travel advisors and 70 suppliers. The event marked the conclusion of a successful series of gatherings, with ACV reporting a total of 2,500 travel agents participated across five cities, including a first-time stop in Edmonton.
Key Highlights from the ACV DreamMakers Tour
Title Sponsors
- Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts
- Sandals and Beaches Resorts
Culinary Offerings
Attendees enjoyed a taste of Mexico and the Caribbean at the World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection booth, showcasing varied culinary stations that added a vibrant flair to the event.
Digital Innovations by Air Canada Vacations
- Air Canada Vacations is leading the way with its digital-first initiatives, unveiling the Dream of Sun interactive digital brochure, enhancing the user experience for both agents and clients.
- Travel agents can access enhanced self-serve tools through the Manage Your Booking page to streamline booking processes.
Winter 2023-2024 Offerings by Air Canada Vacations
- The Sun Collection features over 1,000 resorts in 45 destinations and offers numerous cruise itineraries, allowing agents a broad range of options to recommend to clients.
- With the enhanced ePackages program, booking flight and hotel packages has never been easier, providing flexibility for agents and travelers alike.
- ACV’s Vacation Promise, Cruise Promise, and CareFlex and Carefree programs let customers travel with peace of mind while giving agents reliable tools to support their clients.
- ACV’s travel offerings now span Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, the United States, and Canada, catering to a global clientele.
- Upcoming features include Group Insta Quote and Group Care, designed to simplify group bookings.
- The ACV&ME Loyalty program offers increased rewards, automation, and flexibility.
- New initiatives such as ACV@HOME and the option to earn Aeroplan points on flight-inclusive packages are set to enhance customer loyalty and experience.
- Agents can earn standard commissions on any individual bookings that are canceled 45 days or more before departure, as well as 20% commission on CAREFLEX & CAREFREE protections added to clients’ winter holiday packages.
- ACV Inner Circle, now with over 10,000 members, provides exclusive access to tips and insights from ACV’s dedicated sales team.
- Exciting upcoming mega FAM trips to Punta Cana and Jamaica offer additional training and experience opportunities for travel advisors.
With the wrap-up of the DreamMakers tour, ACV is poised to empower travel agents with the tools and resources needed to excel in the competitive travel market. The launch of various digital tools, an expansive portfolio, and mega FAM trips illustrate ACV’s commitment to driving success for both agents and travelers alike.
