With 500 applications for just 30 places, a Brendan Vacations FAM highlighted strong interest in Ireland — and the importance of matching travellers with the right experience.

KTB has outlined a four-tier trade engagement framework recognizing travel professionals who actively promote and sell Kenya.

Several hotels are offering special rates for travel professionals, while select properties are providing enhanced commission opportunities on qualifying client bookings.

The company is extending the learning opportunity to all advisors across North America with its Virtual Fall Roadshow finale on October 28.   

Collette says the new program reflects a continued investment in the travel advisor community through meaningful benefits, recognition and support designed to help grow advisor businesses.

All foreign visitors must now buy a government-approved travel insurance policy, even if they already have other coverage through their credit card or an independent provider. 

The trips give Canadian travel advisors the opportunity to experience firsthand the company’s impactful travel styles and community tourism-based itineraries.

The event brought out BDMs from travelbrands (organizer Janita Hubbard), Hyatt Inclusive Collection (Freddie Marsh), Sandos Resorts (Emily Spadafora), Azamara Cruise Line (Colin Price) and Carnival Cruise Line (Melody Audet).