ACV Europe breakfast seminar takeaways, contests & offers for trade

Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is marking the successful conclusion of its 2024 Europe Breakfast Seminar series, which took place across 20 Canadian cities. 

The events, as previously reported by PAX, provided insights and opportunities to inspire travel professionals to explore Europe.

Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations’ 2024 Europe breakfast seminars concluded last week with a total guest attendance of more than 1,200 travel professionals. 

ACV said it was "thrilled" to have many tourism board representatives and cruise lines in attendance, such as Tourism Ireland, Tour Greece, Visit Portugal, TopAtlântico, Meet&Greet your Italian Way, EuroAmerica, TerraNova Iceland, Melia International, Iberostar, Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises.

“Our strategy this year was simple: to create awareness of the extensive product offerings Air Canada Vacations provides in Europe, including an increased number of new tours showcasing breathtaking destinations across the continent," said Ana Paula De Souza, director of sales at ACV, in a press release.  

READ MORE: “Huge support”: ACV’s Europe events a hit with travel advisors & suppliers

"We aimed to share the excitement of our amazing portfolio and continue to educate our travel agent partners through future webinars, updated tips, and FAM trips planned for 2024 that I'm sure you won't want to miss!”

Highlighting Europe as a year-round destination with robust winter tours and ski packages alongside its existing summer options, the 2024 Europe Breakfast Seminar series featured ACV's details list of curated vacation tour packages and destinations for the upcoming season. 

With more than 170 tailored options catering to every travel style, the seminar showcased the broad selection of choices available to travellers; Including exciting new collections such as European Beach Holidays, Urban Tours, and Premium Tours offering Canadians unforgettable experiences as they explore the beauty of Europe.

Attendees also gained insight into the newly-launched 2024 Europe Travel Agent Toolkit, which is equipped with comprehensive resources to support travel agents as they navigate ACV's Europe portfolio. 

To order a copy of the new Europe toolkit, click here.

All participants of the breakfast seminar will be automatically enrolled in a draw for the chance to win an Ola Lisbon and Sintra European tour in Portugal (land only). The winner will be announced this week. 

Plus, stay tuned for further updates regarding a future FAM trip to Portugal scheduled for later this year.

Additionally, ACV highlighted exclusive booking incentives for travel professionals, including bonus commission opportunities, and travel agent contest. 

Active offers

Here's a summary of the offers available:

Travel agent contest 

Air Canada Vacations has an exclusive travel agent contest. Until June 30, 2024, book your clients’ tour and package to Ireland with Air Canada Vacations and get a chance to win an Ireland Classic Tour package for two. 

The winners will be announced on July 15, 2024. The more you book, the better your chances. 

Every new Europe booking made between February 6 and June 30, 2024 for travel between February 6, 2024, and December 31, 2024 will be considered as one entry. Click here to learn more. 

Earn bonus commission

For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations will offer agents three per cent commission when booking your clients next Europe tour package and two per cent on Europe Air & Cruise packages. 

Bookings are valid between February 6 and March 6, 2024, for travel between April 01, 2024, and December 31, 2024. Submit your booking here to receive your bonus commission.

Exclusive offer

ACV is bringing back its exclusive offer for travel professionals to enjoy 20 per cent off their next Air Canada Vacations Europe Tours & Flight plus Hotel packages. 

Bookings are valid between February 1 and March 29, 2024, for travel between April 01, 2024, and December 31, 2024. 

2024 Europe Webinar

If you missed ACV's 2024 Europe breakfast seminar, click here to register to the webinar and get all the essential information you need.

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