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 TRAVEL TIME - TPI HONORED AT PRESTIGIOUS
SANDALS RESORTS S.T.A.R. AWARDS
Travel Time – TPI has been recognized for their outstanding achievement by Sandals Resorts at the Ninth Annual Travel Agency Recognition S.T.A.R Awards held recently at Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa, Jamaica.
The prestigious event honored travel agents from across the U.S. and Canada. Top agents were recognized for their outstanding expertise and performance in selling the world’s best Luxury Included® resorts.
Travel Time – TPI awards included recognition as Top Home Based Travel Agency for Canada.
Sandals Resorts has always believed in the valuable role that agents like Travel Time – TPI plays in helping their clients choose a dream vacation.
“Our resorts have more luxury inclusions than any resort on the planet – from luxurious suites with exclusive butler service, to 17 dining options per resort, to unlimited land and watersports – even golf’,” says Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts. A Certified Sandals Specialist or Preferred Sandals Agency can best recommend the resort that is perfect for you.”
Whether you’re planning a destination wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway or a family vacation at Beaches Resorts, Travel Time – TPI has all the latest information on developments and services at Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts.
Travel Time – TPI , specializes in Destination Weddings & Honeymoons. It is located in St John’s, NL and is available for consultations by appointment. Please call 709.753.9950 or email lbarbour@tpi.ca to find out more about Sandals Resorts.
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 Due to recent media coverage and cases of H1N1 some travellers may be concerned about going on their next trip. It is best to always purchase Travel Insurance. RBC has the answers to your questions, a RBC Insurance Policy is your best choice for protection.
TRAVEL INSURANCE COVERAGE AS A RESULT OF H1N1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Can I cancel my trip because I am afraid of contracting H1N1 when travelling? RBC Insurance® travel insurance products have been designed to provide a wide range of coverage for a variety of situations but “fear of travelling” is not covered under our travel insurance policies.
2. Can I cancel my trip because I have contracted H1N1 or a flu-like illness? RBC Insurance trip cancellation insurance provides coverage for a wide variety of situations. Cancelling a trip as a result of contracting H1N1 or a flu-like illness would be considered an emergency medical condition and the policy holder would be eligible for the reimbursement of the non-refundable portion of their prepaid travel arrangements, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Quarantine resulting from H1N1 or a flu-like illness would also be covered. Confirmation of illness or quarantine from a physician is required. Please note that the policy holder must have purchased appropriate travel insurance coverage prior to exhibiting any flu-like symptoms to be eligible for reimbursement.
3. Can I change my travel dates because I have contracted H1N1 or a flu-like illness? RBC Insurance policy holders wishing to change their travel plans because they contracted H1N1 or a flu-like illness will be able to update their travel insurance for equivalent coverage, at no extra cost, to reflect their new travel dates provided that the length and cost of the trip remains the same.
4. If I contract H1N1 or a flu-like illness while travelling, will my travel insurance policy cover me? RBC Insurance policy holders who contract H1N1 or a flu-like illness while travelling are eligible for medical coverage under our medical insurance policy, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. If they are unable to travel home and have purchased the appropriate travel insurance coverage, trip interruption benefits can provide coverage for the costs of accommodations, meals and transportation. Please note that if a written formal travel warning regarding H1N1 was issued by the Canadian government prior to the policy holder’s effective date of departure and they chose to travel to the affected country, region or city where they contracted H1N1, they would not be covered.
5. If I didn’t purchase travel insurance at the time I booked my trip, can I now purchase travel insurance because of my concerns of contracting H1N1? RBC Insurance travel insurance can be sold at any time prior to the departure date. Please note that the policy holder must have purchased appropriate travel insurance coverage prior to exhibiting any flu-like symptoms to be eligible for reimbursement.
6. If I am unable to get the H1N1 vaccination due to line-ups or choose not to get the H1N1 vaccination before my travel date, can I cancel my trip because I am afraid to travel and get a flu-like illness? RBC Insurance travel insurance products have been designed to provide a wide range of coverage for a variety of situations but “fear of travelling” is not covered under our travel insurance policies.
7. What happens if I am denied boarding at the airport as a result of exhibiting flu-like symptoms? RBC Insurance policy holders who are denied boarding as a result of exhibiting flu-like symptoms are eligible for benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, as long as they receive confirmation from a physician that they contracted H1N1 or a flu-like illness. Please note that the policy holder must have purchased appropriate travel insurance coverage prior to exhibiting any flu-like symptoms to be eligible for reimbursement.
8. What happens if I reach my destination and I am denied entry as a result of exhibiting flu-like symptoms? RBC Insurance policy holders who reach their destination and are denied entry as a result of exhibiting flu-like symptoms are eligible for benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy they purchased, as long as they receive confirmation from a physician that they contracted H1N1 or a flu-like illness. Please note that the policy holder must have purchased appropriate travel insurance coverage prior to exhibiting any flu-like symptoms to be eligible for reimbursement.
9. If I get the H1N1 vaccination and exhibit side effects before my travel date, can I cancel my trip? RBC Insurance trip cancellation insurance provides coverage for a wide variety of situations. Cancelling a trip as a result of side effects to a vaccination would be considered an emergency medical condition and the policy holder would be eligible for the reimbursement of the non-refundable portion of their prepaid travel arrangements, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Confirmation of illness from a physician is required. Please note that the policy holder must have purchased appropriate travel insurance coverage prior to obtaining the H1N1 vaccination to be eligible for reimbursement.
10. If I get the H1N1 vaccination and exhibit side effects from the vaccination while travelling, am I covered? RBC Insurance policy holders who exhibit side-effects while travelling are eligible for medical coverage under our medical insurance policy, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. If they are unable to travel home and have purchased the appropriate travel insurance coverage, trip interruption benefits can provide coverage for the costs of accommodations, meals and transportation. Please note that if a written formal travel warning regarding H1N1 was issued by the Canadian government prior to the policy holder’s effective date of departure and they chose to travel to the affected country, region or city where they contracted H1N1, they would not be covered.
11. If I get the H1N1 vaccination within the pre-existing condition exclusion period and I contract H1N1 while travelling, will I still be considered stable as defined in the policy? RBC Insurance policy holders who have received the H1N1 vaccination or any preventative vaccination in the pre-existing condition exclusion period will still be considered stable provided that all other terms and conditions in the policy are met and as long as any other pre-existing medical conditions are stable.
12. Can I cancel my trip if a government warning is issued regarding H1N1 for a country, region or city I am travelling to? RBC Insurance travel insurance products provide coverage for a wide variety of situations, including cancellation of a trip as a result of a travel warning. As long as a written formal travel warning is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Canadian government advising Canadians not to travel to a country, region or city, policy holders wanting to cancel their trip as a result of the travel warning are eligible for cancellation coverage under the appropriate RBC Insurance travel insurance policy. Please note that the travel warning has to be issued by the Canadian government after the policy holder purchased travel insurance and has to be in effect on their departure date for the coverage to apply.
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Lois Barbour of Travel Time - TPI loves to customize Sandals and Beaches Vacations just for you and specializes in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons and Group Vacations to the Caribbean and Mexico. Please call 709.753.9950 or email lbarbour@tpi.ca to find out more about Sandals Resorts.
Sandals Resorts:
Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 12 Luxury IncludedÒ Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations in a range of categories; unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program; Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering; Preston Bailey Signature WeddingMoons® and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region. In July 2007, the five-star, all suite Mediterranean Village debuted at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, offering two people in love the ultimate romantic getaway.
Sandals Resorts has set the industry standard for the Luxury IncludedÒ vacation and has been voted the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards for 15 years in a row, and World's Leading All-Inclusive Company for 13 years in a row.
Beaches Resorts:
When it comes to family vacations, no other resort company in the world offers more than Beaches Resorts. With four spectacular locations on the most beautiful beaches in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, Beaches Resorts is the ultimate family getaway and the most comprehensive vacation available in the Caribbean including gourmet meals; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations; and even gratuities. Fun for the whole family means outrageous waterparks; Xbox 360® Game Garages; Crayola Art Camps; and exclusive Kids Camps with a full schedule of age-appropriate activities as well as childcare provided by expertly trained Certified Nannies. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts offers another exclusive for families, the Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows. Brand new teen and tween programming will keep coming-of-age guests on their toes, whether dancing the night away at aqua-themed nightclub, Liquid; learning how to become a DJ at the Scratch DJ Academy; lounging and mingling with new friends at Trench Town; or enjoying a tailored spa treatment at Beaches Resorts’ exclusive Red Lane® Spa. With additional amenities including Butler Service; Red Lane® Spas, featuring services and treatments inspired by the region; WeddingMoons® and FamilyMoons® packages to make your wedding day just perfect; Beaches Resorts truly offers something for every member of the family.
In January 2009, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will debut a $125 million resort expansion, the Italian Village. The Italian Village will feature 162 luxurious family suites, bringing the total rooms at the resort to 615; a palatial lobby with private check-in services; an expanded Pirate’s Island Waterpark featuring seven new slides, a lazy river and surf simulator; a sprawling retail Mecca and five additional gourmet restaurants.
Beaches Resorts is part of the Sandals' family, the Caribbean's largest operator of luxury included resorts, and has been voted the World's Best Family All-Inclusive Resort for 11 years in a row.
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 Lois Barbour of Travel Time - TPI was a recent Award Winner at the Sandals STAR awards in Nassau, Bahamas.
Top agents were recognized for their outstanding knowledge and performance in selling the world’s Luxury Included resorts. The resort company recognized and paid tribute to Preferred Sandals Agencies (PSA) and Certified Sandals Specialists (CSS) from around the world including the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
As a (CSS) Certified Sandals Specialist and (PSA) Preferred Sandals Agency, Lois is privy to Sandals Resorts dynamic education programs, award-winning marketing and advertising efforts and dedicated sales support. Special PSA & CSS perks ensure that Lois’s clients have priority when it comes to planning their Luxury Included destination wedding, honeymoon, romantic getaway or family vacation at Beaches Resorts. Lois is consistently updated on all new developments and services offered at each Sandals Resort or Beaches Resort.
Travel Time - TPI specializes in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. Please call 709.753.9950 to make an appointment and find out more about Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts’ special programs and rates.
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 A common misconception among travellers is that buying "direct from the manufacturer" is cheaper. It’s not always true when it comes to hard goods, and it’s definitely not always the case in the travel business.
Shoppers should recognize – and often don’t – that for the vast majority of travel product sold in Canada, it is the supplier that sets the pricing, not travel agents, and in most cases you’ll find they offer identical rates. Agents don’t mark up prices and consumers get the benefit of agent expertise.
When it comes to escorted tours, vacation packages and cruises, the travel agent advantage is most apparent. Tour operators and cruise lines rely on agents for the majority of their sales, so while they may offer direct-to-consumer bookings, you won’t necessarily save money. The travel suppliers can’t afford to compete with what is essentially their own outsourced sales force.
For detailed or somewhat complicated travel packages, agent knowledge can be a real bonus. Some cruise lines, for example, don’t distinguish between ‘ocean-view’ and ‘obstructed ocean-view’ cabins, but a good agent will know. They talk to their suppliers, their clients and to other agents too, and usually have a good idea about which places are in need of refurbishing, who may be sneaking in a little construction or tends to attract riotous college students. Agents are also the first to know about price reductions and value-added incentives, and in these times there are more of these perks than ever.
Airlines have pushed hard to cut distribution costs and get consumers to book direct. Most of them slashed or eliminated commission payments to travel agents about 10 years ago, forcing agencies to charge a service fee which made direct bookings more attractive. But even when charging a fee, agents can often save consumers money through their understanding of labyrinthine airline pricing and routing disadvantages. This is especially true since airlines have started ‘unbundling’ fares, which essentially means charging for services once included in the price. The practice makes it harder for consumers to compare airfares, giving agents the advantage again.
In Canada, we have a lot of charter flights that head south in winter and across Canada or to Europe in summer. If the dates work, this option can provide a good bargain and a direct routing. But, they don’t always show up on Internet searches. Expensive international flights can be tricky too. If you’re not finding an acceptable fare or routing, it may be worth a call to an agent with access to “consolidator” fares. You can sometimes save hundreds compared to published airline fares.
Many people are adamant that the best travel deals can only be found on the Internet. Sometimes that’s true, but it’s a jungle out there. You can spend hour after hour searching for that elusive best price. If you value your time, this may not be the best use of it. Besides, if the price is the same, why not let an expert handle the details and offer some guidance?
When you’re very familiar with a product and its pricing, self-booking may be the quick and convenient way to go. But when buying direct takes up valuable time, presents possible pitfalls and doesn’t save you any money, the services of a travel professional start to look pretty good.
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 We are now proud to be affiliated with The University at Sea which is a groundbreaking series of Continuing Education Seminars. These programs were developed to present accredited continuing education programs for professionals on luxury cruise ships, outfitted with the latest conference facilities and equipment.
Please email us for more information.
More Info: http://www.universityatsea.com/index.php?ref=ua&e_mail=lbarbour@tpi.ca
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 We are pleased to introduce our own TPI Travel Gear Store, where you can order any of our travel related items via our website.
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It works just like a Gift registry - your Bride and Groom wanted to have parts of their honeymoon experience as a wedding gift. Instead of buying them a crock-pot, you can choose a 'Sunset Cruise' or instead of a toaster oven, you can give them part of their 'All Inclusive Trip'.
Family and Friends can purchase gift cards that can be used toward the honeymoon expense. This helps to make that Dream Honeymoon become reality! Email us for more details. |
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, today releases its 6-month financial results for the period ended 31 January 2012, showcasing double-digit year-over-year growth in travel sales and consultant service fees.
The privately-held company experienced a 22% increase in total travel sales revenue with ITC sales in particular showing the group’s largest product increase at 26% – a change from the previous year’s trend that saw dynamic packaging and FIT travel achieving the largest product increases.
Service fees related to travel sales increased 27%, driven by TPI’s independent travel consultants receiving an average of 7% more in service fees per booking for the value-added services they provide to their clients.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, innovative technological solutions, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of companies. www.iascorp.ca
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Director, Corporate Development, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, celebrated the success of its top producing consultants by taking 34 associates, associates' guests, preferred partners, and TPI staff to the Aston Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia, 14-21 October 2011, as part of the company’s annual Club Velocity trip for its top independent travel consultants.
Visiting Bali and surrounding areas for seven days, attendees enjoyed leisure, networking, and education components while celebrating their success alongside a handful of TPI staff, David Boigne, VP Specialty Brands, Thomas Cook Canada, and Morris Chia, TPI Chairman and CEO.
“We had an amazing time exploring the island, its warm people, interesting culture, temples, local villages, shopping, and relaxing on the beach and pool side,” exclaimed Carl Henderson, a Diamond-level TPI associate from Toronto, Ontario.
Exclusive to TPI Associates, the Velocity rewards program is designed to encourage consultants to gain industry designations, participate in TPI and preferred partner functions, and build their businesses through increased sales – all the while rewarding them with incentives such as the annual Club Velocity trip for TPI’s top-producing associates and their guests.
“The annual TPI Velocity trip is such a great reward from TPI and always so much fun with the other TPI Associates from across the country and head office staff,” said Henderson.
TPI’s 2011 Club Velocity trip was generously sponsored by, TPI preferred partners, Exotik Tours, Sunquest Vacations, Royal Caribbean International/Azamara Cruises, and RBC Insurance.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, has concluded its cross-country fall training series, entitled TPI 2011 Summit, attended by over 300 of the company’s travel consultants.
TPI 2011 Summit visited seven cities across Canada throughout September and October, bringing Associates in-person training from invited speakers, members of TPI’s management team, and preferred partners on need-to-know trends affecting the industry, new TPI program offerings, and best practices for business success. In addition, TPI offered an optional training add-on day for Associates to take part in one-on-one marketing workshops with TPI Training and Development Managers.
Keynote speaking at the TPI 2011 Summit was Terry Knox, a motivational speaker with clients throughout North America and Dubai, who spoke with TPI travel consultants about tools to enhance their personal and professional lives.
TPI 2011 Summit events were held in Dartmouth, NS; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Regina, SK; and Winnipeg, MB.
Preferred partners supporting the events included Thomas Cook Canada, Transat Holidays/Nolitours, Royal Caribbean International/Azamara, and Princess Cruises, as well as RBC Insurance, Air Canada Vacations, WestJet Vacations, Trafalgar Tours, and many more.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, announces the details of its 2011 Regional Summit training and networking events taking place in major centres across Canada throughout September and October.
Attracting hundreds of TPI travel consultants each year, the TPI Regional Summit brings Associates in-person training from invited speakers, members of TPI’s management team, and preferred partners on need-to-know trends affecting the industry, new TPI program offerings, and best practices for business success. In addition, TPI offers an optional add-on day to interested Associates who wish to take part in additional training on various topics related to the success of their business.
Keynote speaking at the 2011 series is Terri Knox, a motivational speaker with clients throughout North America and Dubai, who will be speaking with TPI travel consultants about tools that will enhance their personal and professional lives.
The dates and locations of the TPI 2011 Regional Summit are:
10 September – Travelodge Hotel Dixon, Toronto, ON
12 September – Ramada Park Place Hotel, Dartmouth, NS
18 September – River Rock Resort and Casino, Vancouver, BC
21 September – Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West, Edmonton, AB
24 September – Holiday Inn Macleod South, Calgary, AB
1 October – Ramada, Regina, SK
4 October – McPhillips Station Casino, Winnipeg, MB
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, held its annual TPI Manitoba summer barbeque in Winnipeg, Monday, 18 July 2011, at the home of David Wass, TPI Business Development Manager. Attendees included 33 associates, staff, and their guests along with Maurizio Mazzola, Trafalgar Sales Manager Ontario GTA Region and Key Accounts, who flew in from Toronto to join the festivities on behalf of the barbeque’s sponsor, Trafalgar.
Throughout the summer months, TPI holds various events across the country for its associates to network and enjoy the warm weather.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, held its annual TPI Ontario summer barbeque in Toronto, Thursday, 16 June 2011, at the Mimico Cruising Club on Lake Ontario.
Guests included 68 associates and their guests. Sponsored by Trafalgar, Doug Patterson, Trafalgar President, joined in the festivities along with members of Trafalgar’s Toronto team.
Throughout the summer months, TPI is holding events across the country for its associates to network with their peers and enjoy food and fun in the great outdoors.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, is proud to announce that its staff, associates, and travel industry partners raised CAD10,000.00 between April and May 2011 for the City of Joy Foundation, Mexico.
The City of Joy Foundation offers assistance to many social programs in Mexico including but not limited to food, shelter, and education. The money raised by TPI will be used for a number of these initiatives, including education where it will specifically assist the Mano Amiga School in providing high quality education for over 1,000 pupils from economically sensitive backgrounds.
“We are honoured that TPI chose to support our charity and the money raised will immediately be put to good use in helping those who need it most. We are truly grateful,” said Anita Gallagher, Director, City of Joy Foundation.
As one component of the two-month fundraising effort, TPI associates (and their guests), staff, and travel industry partners took part in a walk-a-thon aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas during the 2011 TPI Annual Conference.
TPI wishes to thank its staff, associates, and travel industry partners who donated to the campaign, including a special thank you to Thomas Cook Canada, Royal Caribbean International, and Karisma Hotels for their generous donations.
The City of Joy Foundation (Fundación Ciudad de la Alegría) was founded to construct spaces, generate synergies, and strengthen actions in support of institutions which, with love and joy, promote the development and dignity of marginalized individuals and families, thus addressing the most pressing social needs of rapidly growing cities. More information is available at www.cityofjoyfoundation.org.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, held its 2011 Annual Conference, “Discover”, aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas, 8-15 May 2011.
Attending the conference cruise were 195 guests, including 105 TPI Associates (and their 53 guests), 30 travel industry suppliers and partners, and 7 TPI Head Office staff. Sailing between Fort Lauderdale and Labadee, Jamaica, and Cozumel, conference attendees were invited to discover best practices for meeting the true potential of their businesses through their travel partners, associate peers, and head office support team.
Phil Sproul, TPI President, congratulated the assembled associates on their success and noted that TPI's overall travel sales were up 24% and travel commissions were up 25% for its fiscal year-to-date 2011, with the largest area of growth being cruise vacation sales (up 39%). He noted the continued desire among consumers for FIT and dynamic packaging, and the impact that has had on TPI's segmented travel sales.
Keynote speaker, Lisa Bauer, Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean, started off the conference sharing tips on what Royal Caribbean International does to achieve customer service excellence and how every travel consultant can use what Royal Caribbean has learnt in their own businesses in order to achieve this same goal.
Associates took part in further educational sessions throughout the length of the cruise, including but not limited to site visits and breakout sessions hosted by TPI Head Office staff and TPI Associates. In addition to the educational component of the conference, associates took part in team building activities hosted by Thomas Cook Canada (in Labadee) and site inspections hosted by Air Canada Vacations (in Jamaica) and Sunquest (in Cozumel).
Over 85% of post-conference survey respondents said that the 2011 TPI Annual Conference either “Exceeded” (47% of respondents) or “Greatly Exceeded” (38% of respondents) their expectations.
"Discover" was generously sponsored by TPI Preferred Partners, including Royal Caribbean International, Air Canada Vacations, Thomas Cook Canada, Transat Holidays/Nolitours, Trafalgar/Insight Vacations/Contiki Holidays, WestJet Vacations, Sandals, Celebrity Cruises, RBC Insurance, Intrepid, hotelconnect, Carnival Cruises, AMA Waterways, Exotik/Boomerang Tours, Karisma Hotels, Alio, Tourcan Vacations, Kensington Tours, Collette Vacations, and Sabre Travel Network. Also in attendance were representatives from ACTA and CLIA.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
WINNIPEG, CANADA – Travel Professionals International (TPI), Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants, hosted an Orlando, Florida, familiarization trip exclusively for 51 of its consultants and their guests from across Canada, 3-7 May 2011.
As the 4th most visited destination by clients of TPI’s travel consultants, Orlando (and Florida overall, with Fort Lauderdale as the 10th most visited destination) plays an important role in TPI’s current business as well as in its future business with fiscal 2010 year-over-year visits to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale up 9% and 2% respectively.
As part of the familiarization trip, TPI travel consultants sampled some of Orlando’s accommodations, finest cuisine, and main attractions, including but not limited to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Studios Orlando.
The TPI Visit Orlando Fam was generously supported by Visit Orlando (www.visitorlando.com) and was organized and escorted by Christal Bauer, TPI Western Canada Training & Development Manager, and Penny Martin, TPI Ontario Training & Development Manager.
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Since its founding in 1994 by Morris Chia, Travel Professionals International (TPI) has been the premier provider of outsourced travel solutions to independent travel consultants and agencies. Backed by a head office support team of over forty highly skilled travel professionals, a world-class reservation system, and excellent supplier relationships, over 800 TPI Associates are available to provide full-service travel solutions to leisure and corporate travelers. More information is available at www.tpi.ca and www.tpiworldwide.com. TPI - We'll Take You There
TPI is a member of the I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp. group of travel and tourism companies (www.iascorp.ca).
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Contact: Tim Morgan, Corporate Development & Communications Manager, I.A.S. - Independent Agency Services Corp.
Tel: 1-204-987-3336 Fax: 1-204-987-3338 E-Mail: tmorgan@iascorp.ca
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