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~~NEW~~We now have Ski.com for a new vendor.
Everyone knows about the unbeatable skiing and snowboarding you can find in Utah. If you’re thinking about coming out for Utah’s famous powder, why not consider Utah’s largest resort, where there’s more of it? With 3,700 skiable acres, 163 trails, 17 lifts and 2 terrain parks, at The Canyons® Resort you’ll run out of steam long before you run out of runs. Add world-class lodging, restaurants, shops, services and more in the mountainside resort village and you’ll see why we say that when you stay at The Canyons, you STAY at The Canyons.
SKI, STAY & PLAY PACKAGE
-- Starting at $365 per night* --
Planning a ski vacation to The Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah has never been easier… Our new SKI, STAY & PLAY package provides you with a great lodging rate at one of our preferred mountainside properties and it includes 2-Adult Lift Tickets each night of your stay and a $100 Gift Card that can be used all of our resort restaurants, retail stores, ski school and spa.
COSTA Amore is a state of mind. It's a passion - a zest for life that the Italians practically invented. And amore means love, as in, you will love everything about your Costa cruise, just as so many others have - for 60 years.
On Costa, amore takes on additional meanings. Encompassing everything from the joy in your heart as you share a spectacular Caribbean sunset or moonlit stroll, to the elation you feel when you dance the tarantella. And it stays with you. No matter where you give Costa the privilege of taking you. And no matter where you return when you part company.
So treat your clients to something different in the Caribbean this year - a true international cruise experience aboard Costa's beautiful, modern Italian ships. With Costa, clients can be sure their vacation will be filled with love, laughter and la dolce vita. Now, that's amore!
Viking River Cruises has more ships in more of the world's most fascinating destinations than any other river cruise line. Their legions of satisfied guests can tell you that a river cruise with Viking is the best way for your clients to journey to the heart of any destination.
With Viking's 2010 Early Booking Discount there has never been a better time to experience the best.
2-FOR-1 cruise, PLUS $400 per couple off international air plus complimentary wine with dinner!
An all-inclusive journey with Viking is the perfect combination of shore excursions, scenic cruising, demonstrations and performances, and complete relaxation. Viking takes care of everything - all your clients need to do is unpack once, walk right into the heart of their destination and enjoy.
You need to act fast! These offers expire on Friday, December 18, 2009!
Call Viking River Cruises at 1-866-200-5935 or visit their website for details.
Don't miss this special Globus event and December Agent Training.
It will have all the sales and marketing tips and tools you could ask for!
Hear first-hand from special guest speakers Scott Nisbet, CEO and President and Paula Hayes, Vice President of Sales and they discuss their Top Ten Tips for Success in 2010.
There are several times and dates to choose from. Simply click the registration link that best fits your schedule.
Wednesday December 16, @ 11:00 a.m. EDT Top Ten Tips for Success in 2010. Register Here
Wednesday December 16, @ 4:00 p.m. EDT Top Ten Tips for Success in 2010. Register Here
Thursday December 17, @ 9:00 p.m. EDT Evening All in One. Register Here
As an added bonus and to help you learn more about the Globus product you can access these recorded calls at your leisure.
2010 Globus Platinum Collection and Family Travel View Now.
Live Chat: 2010 Oberammergau - The Globus Difference View Now.
All in One: Globus Platinum Collection, Family Travel & Oberammergau 2010 View Now.
This is a great opportunity not only learn - but grow your YTB Travel business. The more you learn - the more you earn!
2010 Site Inspections and Seminars at Sea
The new 2010 Site Inspections and Seminars at Sea schedule is now available.
Ann Sedgwick has forwarded Carnival's 2010 weekend FAM (site inspection) program dates!
There are many dates and home ports to select from. Ann has extended a special invitation to us in 2010.
Qualifications for participation
Must have 6 months leisure experience
Must have made 3 bookings with Carnival
1 "Fun For All" weekend per year allowed
Ann has also sent us the 2010 Carnival Seminar at Sea Specialist Program!
Meet and learn innovative ideas on increasing your sales from Carnival's award winning sales team!
These seminars are only available for travel partners that have personally made at least 5 Carnival bookings within the last 12 months.
>> 2010 Carnival Seminar at Sea Specialist Program
>> 2010 Weekend FAM (Site Inspection) Program
Hot Deals Worldwide
A brand new feature on your booking engine!
Save Up to 40% with World Choice Travel Winter Sale!
Watch how YTB's Convergentware technology goes out and collects the data in a simple easy to use format and takes you directly to the deal of your choice!
Just look for this logo in the Hotels tab of your booking engine.
This feature will be expanded in the future as a single search will collect deals from valued partners like Apple Vacations, Pleasant Holidays, Travel Impressions and other operators.
>>Check it out - It's Cool!
Exclusive Incentive for YTB!
Tuesdays with Trafalgar
Join Trafalgar each Tuesday in December to "Rediscover the Romance of Travel". These weekly webinars are exciting, educational and entertaining online opportunities designed with you in mind.
Upcoming Travel Agent sessions are offered each Tuesday in December at 11:00 am Pacific.
Click the title link to register for each class.
December Schedule.
December 15Europe in Springtime
December 22Travel with an Expert to Egypt and Israel
To see a full schedule and to register visit the Trafalgar website and click the Travel Agent link.
>> Check out Trafalgar Tuesdays
ShoreTrips 101 - Groups
Join ShoreTrips.com for it's next Webinar training, exclusively for YTB agents! Last weeks ShoreTrips webinar was extremely informative and went over how to set up an account, purchase a tour, add your client to referral list, and how to increase commissions.
This week is focused on the big money that can be made doing groups.
This weeks Webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Remember, times are listed in Central Time.
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
>>Register for ShoreTrips 101
Apple Vacations Pick-A-Price
Your clients don't have to break the bank to enjoy a great vacation! Choose from a variety of our best values within the price range they can afford! Shopping for the best vacation at the best price has never been easier!
There's something for everyone! 7 nights from $699.99!
Princess Academy Training
Princess Academy is your source for up-to-date news, exclusive previews and "insider" information. Over 3,000 Graduation Cruise Courses booked...and counting!
If you've been part of all the Princess promotions and Sail-A-Thon held last month, you know how valuable the Princess Academy training is! If you don't know about the benefits - here are just a few examples of the tools and resources available to help you sell more cruises.
Beginning November 2nd, your clients will receive a series of pre-cruise emails designed to help them prepare for their cruise before they sail!
New enhancements to POLAR Online allows travel agents the ease of managing groups without having to pick up the phone!
Take this year's Refresher Courses to get the latest updates to our itineraries, policies and products - just in time for Wave Season!
Back by popular demand - the Alaska Wilderness Sale, featuring convenient roundtrip Seattle cruisetours.
Princess' new Family Fun Tour adds value to your clients' vacation, with a variety of included extras and discounted fares!
New Princess foundation helps fund charitable organizations across the globe.
The more you learn - the more you earn! If you haven't done so already, get yourself registered today!
You must complete your First Class Training in order to access onesourcecruises.com. If you are not already registered please email the Home Office below.
>>Send e-mail with contact info to: registrations@ytb.com
Carnival Ph.D. in F.U.N.
Carnival has just launched a brand new online university! With your new CCL University Diploma in fun, you'll know better than anyone how to provide your clients with a good time!
Not only can you learn at your own pace but this new university is absolutely free! So, what are you waiting for? Go to BookCCL.com today you're own your way to a Ph.D. in F.U.N.
Graduate Benefits
CCL University Diploma and exclusive use of a CCL logo. (Both immediately downloadable after graduation.)
4 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for agents participating in The Travel Institute's certification program
5 CLIA certification credits
The first 1,000 graduates will be included in CCL University's Inaugural Class and Carnival will make a donation to the charity of their choice from the following: St. Jude Children's Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Make a Wish, American Red Cross, and Special Olympics. Carnival will donate a total of $20,000.
You must complete your First Class Training in order to access BookCCL. If you are not already registered please email the Home Office below.