Sandals Resorts Worldwide is partnering with the American Society of Journey Advisors (ASTA) to rejoice the integral position of journey advisors via unique programming and incentives in honor of World Journey Advisor Day subsequent month.
Because the unique sponsor of World Journey Advisor Day 2023, Sandals Resorts and ASTA will host a Fb Dwell on Wednesday, Might 3 that includes a one-on-one session with ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby and Gary Sadler, the Govt Vice President of Gross sales and Business Relations at Distinctive Holidays Inc., an affiliate of the worldwide representatives for Sandals Resorts and Seashores Resorts.
Sadler can even be talking on stage at ASTA’s World Convention in Puerto Rico on the identical day. The pair will focus on the newest journey traits and dive into the newest analysis fielded by ASTA revealing that almost two-thirds (68 p.c) of Individuals consider planning a visit is extra complicated now and that half (50 p.c) are extra doubtless to make use of a journey advisor at this time than they had been prior to now—a 14 p.c improve 12 months over 12 months.
The Fb Dwell shall be hosted from 2-4 p.m. ET on ASTA’s Fb web page. Throughout the occasion, fortunate journey advisors could have the chance to win a visit to Sandals Dunn’s River, which is about to debut on Might 24, 2023.
In the meantime, new bookings of six nights or longer at Sandals Resorts made immediately with Distinctive Holidays, Inc. from Might 4-31, for journey via December 24, 2023, can even be eligible for extra reserving incentive as much as $200.
“We’re excited to companion with Sandals to rejoice the accomplishments of journey advisors who’re a significant a part of the journey and tourism trade as they supply unparalleled customer support to their shoppers,” Kerby stated in a press release. “Our members inform me that their companies are rising as a result of Individuals wish to get out and see the world. Journey is greater than a precedence. It’s important. We’re proud to work with firms like Sandals who each admire and assist the journey advisor group—not simply throughout particular occasions like at this time, however every single day.”
Sandals Dunn’s River (picture through Sandals Resorts) (Sandals Dunn’s River)
“Journey advisors have been key characters all through each chapter of our greater than 40-year historical past and have performed a number one position within the trade’s resurgence,” stated Sadler. “We’re proud to have them as companions in our joint success and to champion the vital work of ASTA in recognizing the unimaginable journey advisor group at this time, and every single day.”
“Programming surrounding World Journey Advisor Day is necessary, however for us, it amplifies an in depth suite of instruments – together with our BDM workforce, the biggest and most energetic gross sales drive of any Caribbean resort model, to assist advisors promote extra successfully,” he added. “We’re there for advisors, not merely via a name middle, however as companions within the area.”
