Sunwing launches WestJet Vacations Québec

Sunwing Vacations Group has launched WestJet Vacations Québec, a new vacation provider offering value on all-inclusive packages to 20 popular sun destinations and hundreds of resorts tailored to Québec clients and their travel advisors.

Starting today (May 14), WestJet Vacations Québec will offer winter vacation packages to destinations and resorts across the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.

Beginning in November 2024, flights will depart from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and Saguenay-Bagotville Airport and land in 13 destination airports.

WestJet Vacations Québec is currently offering 20 destinations across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Maarten, Costa Rica and Panama, with new destinations to be added based on evolving customer demand.

Of particular note, Tulum is a brand-new airport and must-visit destination for customers embarking on their Mexican getaways this winter.

Featured resort partners for WestJet Vacations Québec include Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico, soon-to-be-available Barceló Hotel Group properties in destinations including Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and select Princess Hotels and Resorts properties, including Grand Riviera Princess All Suites and Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, in Mexico.

WestJet Vacations Québec, managed in Québec by the Québec team

Day-to-day operations of WestJet Vacations Québec are being led by Lyne Chayer, vice-president, Québec, for Sunwing Vacations Group.

“I am incredibly excited to launch WestJet Vacations Québec, a new vacation provider tailored specifically to our customers residing in Québec, featuring the destinations Québec customers know and love, and those that will soon be on their list of favourites, including the laidback destination of Tulum in Mexico,” she said. 

Chayer shared that Québec residents can reach out to their local travel advisor to book all inclusive packages to a number of great properties in destination, including Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts, which are available to book now, and Barceló Hotel Group properties, which will be available to book in the coming weeks. 

"We cannot wait for travel advisors and clients to uncover the exceptional value and variety on all inclusive packages available through WestJet Vacations Québec and look forward to helping them embark on their well-deserved getaways to the sun," concluded Chayer.

Advisors will notice that the WestJet Vacations Québec website is exactly the same as Sunwing's. 

The same goes for its mobile app. 

WestJet Vacations Québec will also share its agents' portal with Sunwing, as well as its business development manager, Gustavo Moor.

WestJet Vacations Québec: 10% commission on bookings by July 30

WestJet Vacations Québec is offering 8 per cent commission for all WestJet Vacations Québec client bookings made through travel advisors’ booking engine or through WestJet Vacations Québec’s Reservations Sales Centre.

As an added incentive, the tour operator is providing an additional 2 per cent commission on WestJet Vacations Québec client bookings made between May 14 and July 31, 2024, for travel between November 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, for a total 10 per cent commission during the promotional window.

Travel advisors will find up-to-date information on flights for the 2025 winter season, along with destinations and resort partners available to clients online here and here.

Travel advisors can also contact the WestJet Vacations Québec Sales Centre at 1-877-665-6045 for specific questions or guidance, with fees waived for Sales Centre support until August 14, 2024, if the inquiry is specific to WestJet Vacations Québec bookings.

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