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Karisma Announces Enhanced Travel Agent Rewards Program

Written by: Guest on March 18, 2015

Karisma Hotels and Resorts has announced several major enhancements to their Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards program that provides travel agents with  more sales tools and more rewards .

The new benefits to the Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards program include booking bonuses, marketing tools, invites to FAM trips , complimentary Wi-Fi, 20 percent off spa services, and discounted rates for family and friends at Karisma Hotels and Resorts.

Enrollment in the Agent Rewards program is free; travel agents can register online to start earning points. Once a month, one travel agent will win a three-night stay for two at one of Karisma’s properties.

The debut of their new rewards programs follows the launch of Karisma’s updated Travel Agent Sales and Marketing Portal. The website, which was introduced last month, gives agents quick access to resources and incentives.

If you’re a travel agent that specializes in Karisma Hotels and Resorts, be sure to sign up for Karisma’s Agent Rewards Program and take advantage of these fantastic benefits.

Would you like to learn more about  all the perks  of becoming a travel agent ? As your host agency,  KHM Travel  will keep you informed on all the ways you can  earn rewards as a travel agent . Fill out the form on the right or call 1-888-611-1220 to receive our  free  information packet.

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Karisma debuts exclusive bonuses, enhanced features, new levels for travel agents

Post date: Mar 11 2015

Date: Mar 11 2015

By: Travelweek Group

MIAMI — Karisma Hotels & Resorts, with properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, is introducing exclusive new bonuses and enhancements to its Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards program and signature Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant program.

After launching what it calls the industry’s most comprehensive Travel Agent Sales & Marketing Portal, Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ debut of new incentives across categories further demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to its valued travel agent partners.

“We are proud to support our travel agent partners in a way that is unparalleled in the industry by continuing to evolve our programs and offer increased benefits, compelling bonuses and new levels in recognition of their commitment to our brand’s distinctive properties and Gourmet Inclusive experience,” said Sabrina Filatow, director of sales for Karisma Hotels & Resorts.

“In addition to providing agents with the essential tools and resources they need to sell most effectively, we believe that it is imperative to show our appreciation and motivate agents with generous incentives that will lead to even greater success.”

Members of Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ complimentary Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards program will now receive enhanced benefits, including: exclusive booking bonuses, innovative sales and marketing tools, personalized online profiles, invites to FAM trips, complimentary WiFi, 20% off spa services when staying at any Gourmet Inclusive resort, a welcome letter and amenity for clients, Friends & Family Travel (non-commissionable discounted rates to visit Karisma Hotels & Resorts with friends and family), and access to the Travel Agent Sales & Marketing Portal, a one-stop-shop for tracking progress and registering bookings. Travel agents can register online to start earning points, and every month, one lucky winner will receive a three-night getaway for two at one of Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ properties.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts also announced additional benefits associated with participation in its Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant program. New as of this year, Karisma Hotels & Resorts presents two new recognition levels, higher yearly cash bonus incentives, more certificates per level, candlelight dinner and spa certificates for renewing members, WOW upgrades and dynamic new profiles for consumer web search that allow guests to instantly book and view a video of the agent, which are the first of its kind.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ two new recognition levels, Silver and Karisma Elite, will further recognize agents’ successes, which will be honoured at the annual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards in December 2015 for accomplishments this year. The new Silver level starts at 50 room nights per year and recognizes the efforts of even the newest members. Benefits for the Silver level include seven WOW Upgrades (one per hotel), seven Sweet Upgrades, two organic spa treatments for two guests and two candlelight dinners. Another new level, Karisma Elite, is now the programs’ highest honour, achieved by booking more than 2,000 room nights per year.

Rewards include additional added value certificates, four five-night complimentary stays valid for two people each, and a $15 cash bonus for every room night sold surpassing the previous year.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts has also increased the yearly cash bonus incentives for its Diamond levels in addition to a new cash bonus at every level:

• Diamond Level 1 – Agents now receive $5 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $0) in addition to a $250 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 2 – Agents now receive $7.50 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $5) in addition to a $500 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 3 – Agents now receive $10 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $7.50) in addition to a $750 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 4 – Agents now receive $12.50 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $10) in addition to a $1,000 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 5 – Agents now receive $15 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $10) in addition to a $5,000 cash bonus.

Launched in 2008, the Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Program is limited to an elite group of travel agents who are obligated to meet specific standards and requirements in order to exceed extremely high expectations with regard to customer service and support. Not only do Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants receive benefits from the program – from marketing tools to added incentives to offer consumers – but also travellers who book a vacation with the specialized agents are privy to exclusive deals and on-property VIP recognition, among other advantages.

Agents interested in becoming a part of the Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant, Gourmet Inclusive Wedding Consultant, Gourmet Inclusive Honeymoon & Anniversary Consultant and Gourmet Inclusive Agent Rewards programs, and learning more about the Karisma Travel Agent Sales & Marketing Portal are encouraged to visit karismatravelagents.com .

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Additional benefits were announced for participation in the brand ‘s Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant program. Two new recognition levels; higher yearly cash bonus incentives; more certificates per level; candlelight and spa certificates for renewing members; WOW upgrades; and new profiles for consumer web search, which allows guests to book and view a video of the agent, are now available. The two new recognition levels, Silver and Karisma Elite , will recognize agents’ successes, which will be honored at the annual Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant Awards in December. The new Silver level starts at 50 room nights per year with benefits including seven WOW upgrades (one per hotel), seven Sweet Upgrades, two organic spa treatments for two guests, and two candlelight dinners. The Karisma Elite level is the program’s highest honor, which is achieved by booking more than 2,000 room nights per year. Rewards include additional added value certificates, four 5-night complimentary stays valid for two people each, and a $15 cash bonus for every room night sold surpasing the previous year.

• Diamond Level 1— Agents now receive $5 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $0) in addition to a $250 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 2 —Agents receive $7.50 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $5) in addition to a $500 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 3 —Agents receive $10 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $7.50) in addition to a $750 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 4 —Agents receive $12.50 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $10) in addition to a $1,000 cash bonus
• Diamond Level 5 —Agents receive $15 per room night sold over the previous year (previously $10) in addition to a $5,000 cash bonus

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101 Series: Travel Agent Reward Programs

• Cassandra Chichester
• October 8, 2018 June 23, 2022

As promised, I wanted to do a DEEP dive into the travel agent reward programs available. Many agents may not know about them. I should preface this by saying that the rewards are NOT good enough to be the only reason for being a travel agent. I look at it as simply an extra perk with the role. I’ve learned a lot in my two years about the different programs. I’ve already reaped the benefits of some of them. This post has taken me HOURS to compile, but I hope you’ll find it helpful. Here goes…

AM Resorts – AM Rewards

If you are a travel agent, there’s a very good chance you are selling AM Resorts. That includes all of the Breathless, Secrets, Dreams, Sunscape, Zoetry, Now, and Reflect Resorts. The AM Resorts are scattered all over Mexico and the Caribbean. All AM Resorts are all inclusive and some brands like Secrets and Breathless are adults only.

If you haven’t taken the course to become a “Master Agent” I highly recommend taking it. You’ll learn not just about the different properties but also about marriage legality rules in different countries. Very helpful when planning a destination wedding .

Agent Website : https://amrewards.amragents.com/ Training : You can become a “Master Agent” and earn heavily discounted per night rates to use for personal travel Reward : Submit bookings on the site and earn free nights for personal use or cash. Please note if the value of your free trip exceeds $600 or more you will be required to pay taxes.

There’s also contests and drawings where you can potentially win extra cash after you submit your bookings. This is definitely one of the best travel agent reward programs out there. I’ve already redeemed 4 free nights (which equals 15,600 AM Reward points) to use in Jamaica this February at Sunscape Splash for personal travel. I still have a few more points left over. Make sure you are keeping up with all of your AM bookings and submitting them accordingly. Earn every single point you can. This is a great way to visit destinations like Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Playa Bonita in Panama, Willemstad in Curacao, and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.

Pro tip : The adults only properties require more points per night than the family-friendly resorts. Also, note that points do expire after 18 months. If you don’t USE them, you LOSE them.

Sandals – Points to Paradise

I touched base on the Sandals Points to Paradise in my latest Certified Sandals Specialist post , but wanted to go a little more in depth. When you’re on the travel agent portal, just simply click “Agent Incentives” and then “Points to Paradise.”

For every net room dollar you book, you get a point towards your own luxury included vacation. All commissionable bookings are eligible, whether you book a couple, family, or social group. Your points stay with you no matter where you go in the industry, so you can use them whenever and wherever you want. When it’s time to redeem your points, all you have to do is long on to the portal. View available dates and submit your request in minutes. Super easy!

Agent Website : https://taportal.sandals.com/ Training : My last post goes more in depth but essentially you’ll need to be a Certified Sandals Specialist meaning you have attended your required annual CSS workshop and have at least 1 active booking for the year. Reward : Earn free room nights for personal travel with every booking you submit onto the travel agent portal. Similar to AM Rewards, more luxurious products require more points to redeem.

Pro tip : You don’t have to book with Sandals directly in order to redeem the points. Although I recommend booking with them directly, sometimes clients require smaller down payments. I get it. So you book Sandals through a supplier like Delta Vacations that requires a smaller deposit. Well, good news! You can still add your Sandals booking into the TA portal to earn your free nights.

Jamaica – One Love Rewards

Another  one of the great travel agent reward programs is not with a hotel brand. It’s with the Jamaica Tourist Board. After you complete the Jamaica Travel Specialist Program, you will be able to redeem points for free gifts.  You can use the gifts for your clients or keep for yourself. The specialist program is really great for newer agents. You’ll learn:

• What makes Jamaica so alluring to travelers
• What the most popular attractions are
• How to match your clients’ special interests and travel styles with a personalized Jamaica experience
• The different resort areas and range of accommodations options

Agent Website : http://www.oneloverewards.com/ Training : Complete the Jamaica Travel Specialist Program Reward : Earn points to redeem for free gifts for you or your clients, certificate of graduation as a Jamaica Travel Specialist, cash reward for the Top Booking Travel Agent of the Month, 50% discount at Club Mobay & Club Kingston, and eligibility for independent site inspections.

Pro tip : Make sure to subscribe for their newsletters. You’ll also be notified when there’s upcoming webinars for specific products and tours. So be on the look out for that!

Here’s a sneak peek into the items you can redeem on the agent site. You can order robes, t-shirts, lunch boxes, iPad cover/case, and more. The products change. Sometimes you can redeem for fresh coffee beans from the Blue Mountains.

Goway Rewards

Moving on with another one of the travel agent reward programs. Goway offers you discounts off personal travel and also VISA dollars. They are a wonderful supplier that can package up custom trips for your clients. Goway offers trips in all 7 continents but I mainly use them for Asia and Australia/South Pacific. Everything is packaged up into one little organized bundle. The only downside is that they only give agents 10% commission (on land only of course as we do not receive commission on flights).

However… if you are booking a personal trip with them they will give you 15% commission. I went on a Thailand trip with them in March 2017 and brought 3 friends with me. The per person total for land was $1386.00. So 15% commission from 4 people (including myself) is $831.60. So I was able to knock that off of my total price, meaning I only had to pay $554.40 for 2 weeks in Thailand + airfare. If I were able to get more friends to join in, my land portion of the trip would’ve been completely FREE! Here is my complete Thailand expenses report.

Agent Website : http://blog.goway.com/gowayagent/agent-incentives/rewards-card/ Training : Nothing specific for you to do, but they do offer webinars here and there for you to sign up for. Very informative. You can also sign up for Travel Agent Academy’s Goway course here to really be an overachiever! Reward : Make a booking with Goway and you’ll receive money on your Universal VISA prepaid card

Reward levels are as follows:

• Air only booking: $5 per passenger
• Land only booking: $10 per passenger
• Air & Land booking: $15 per passenger
• Group bookings: $100 per deposited group + $100 per departed group
• Round-the-World Air-Only Itinerary: $50 per passenger

So it’s not a ton of money but it’s something if you just remember to register your bookings. Also, get a group together and earn yourself heavy discounts. Great way to see the world with others at a discounted rate.

Las Vegas – Track My Bookings

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority wants to track how many Las Vegas bookings your bringing in. They will reward you with free gifts such as a selfie stick, wine stopper with the Las Vegas logo, tickets to Magic Mike Live, free entry to Mob Museum, a mini Welcome to Las Vegas sign, Blue Man group tickets, and much more. Make sure you’re submitting all of your Las Vegas bookings. Here is my blog post on spending 5 nights in Las Vegas! And yes, I did redeem some items for this trip.

Agent Website : https://trackmylasvegasbookings.com/ Training : Complete all training courses related to the nightlife scene, food scene, luxury scene and more. Go in depth on the different hotel accommodations available both on and off the strip. Reward : For every Las Vegas booking you submit, you will earn points and can redeem them for free items.

G Adventures – Agent of Change

One of the travel agent reward programs near and dear to my heart. As one of the 7 selected 2018 Brand Ambassadors for G Adventures, I really cannot say enough good things about this brand.

They offer small group trips to all 7 continents and never charge a single supplement penalty fee. Meaning solo clients who feel more comfortable in a group setting can book a double occupancy room without paying more. They will randomly be paired up with a same sex roommate.

As if that wasn’t enough, G Adventures is also partnered with the Planeterra Foundation organization to give back to local communities. So you can rest easy knowing your client’s trips are going to be fun, education, and give back to the local communities.

What also sets G Adventures apart from the rest is their use of “CEOs” – local Chief Experience Officers who know the destination very well because they live there. They know all of the hidden gems and local favorites. They have so much passion for what they do and so much pride in where they are from. It’s a wonderful experience.

Agent Website : https://www.gadventures.com/agents/ Training : Sign up for monthly webinars to learn more about their products Reward : Book 11 people on a single trip, and earn yourself a free spot! There’s also raffles and giveaways for agents who have recently booked a client. You can also apply to be a Brand Ambassador with them to earn a free trip. But note that there are marketing task requirements associated with this. Check out my post on my free Peru trip with G adventures, as one of their seven 2018 Brand Ambassadors.

Pro tip : At the end of every year, G Adventures sends out an application for US and Canada agents to apply to. It is for their annual Brand Ambassador position so be sure to look out for that in the next coming months and apply! Even with a few hundred applicants, you still have a chance to be selected. I was one of their seven Brand Ambassadors for 2018 and it was an incredible opportunity.

AIC Hotel Group – Amplified Rewards

The AIC Hotel Group includes hotels located throughout Florida, Mexico, and The Caribbean. Properties include Hard Rock Hotels, Eden Roc in Miami, Nobu Hotel, and UNICO 20° 87°.

The award-wining Amped Power Agent program gives agents exclusive access to the ultimate insider extras. The more you book, the more perks you get for you and your clients. Amplified Rewards allows you to earn bonus incentive on every booking you make with AIC Hotel Group.

Agent Website : https://en.myamplifiedrewards.com/ Training : No specific training but great agent tools available on the site https://allinagents.com/ Reward : All of the different properties offer different rewards but essentially you earn cash money. A booking with UNICO 20° 87°, for example, will earn you $75 cash for a 3-4 night booking. If they stay for 5-6 nights, you’ll earn $150 cash. No strings attached.

Palace Resorts – Cash is King

Palace Resorts offers two travel agent reward programs. “Cash is King” rewards program with bonuses on top of commission. Below you will see the tiered structure on extra cash money on top of the commission you’ll receive. So book a room with 3-4 nights and earn $50 cash. The good news is… you’ll earn per room not per booking. Yay!

In addition to the “ Cash Is King ” Palace Pro Agents also can earn complimentary nights. This benefit program is called “ Ready. Sell. Stay. ”

Agent Website : https://www.palaceproagents.com/en/benefits/ Training : You’ll need to undergo training to becoming a Palace Pro Agent. Very informative training. You’ll learn all about the Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa. Reward : Cash Is King program where you will earn cash for the number of nights your client stay. Ready Sell Stay program where you will earn free room nights based on a minimum of 3 nights booked for your client.

Aruba Certified Experts

Become an Aruba Certified Expert (ACE) agent. This destination specialist program features a curriculum accredited by the Travel Institute in the US and CITC in Canada. Plus ACE agent qualify for fam trips organized by their sales team. You can enroll in the Travel Agent Academy ACE program here .

Agent Website : http://agents.aruba.com/ Training : Yes, enroll in in the Travel Agent Academy Aruba course Reward : Earn quarterly production rewards of $100, $250 or $500 by regularly reporting your Aruba production. Even if your Aruba production is small you still have a chance to win a valuable VISA gift card through their monthly random drawings.

Pro tip : An ACE ID card is available to all agents who have fully completed the current ACE course through the Travel Agent Academy. This card will identify you as an ACE agent making you eligible to receive certain comps and discounts, while on the island.

Please note : This program is only for North American agents.

Disney Travel Agents

Definitely one of the less favorable travel agent reward programs, Disney doesn’t really offer any rewards for their bookings. The only reason I am adding it to the list is because you will likely sell a lot of Disney anywhere and it is advised that you complete the (very lengthy!) training.

Disney does pay a 10% commission to travel agents across the board. They just don’t have any specific rewards for agents. Quite frankly, they don’t really need to. That brand pretty much sells itself.

Agent Website: https://www.disneytravelagents.com/ Training: In order to be an authorized Disney travel agent, agents are encouraged to obtain and maintain certification. Reward: The knowledge you need to properly sell Disney

I’m currently going through the training courses now. I’ll have an updated blog post on my learnings and anything else that may help you go through it if you haven’t yet.

Marriott – Hotel Excellence

Hotel Excellence! (HE!) is Marriott International’s award-winning, online library of training for travel professionals and a key component of Marriott’s Preferred Travel Agency (PTA) program.

Available in 10 languages, the training covers hotel industry knowledge, sales tips, Marriott’s portfolio of brands, pricing and commission policies, and more.

Agent Website : https://hotelexcellence.marriott.com/ Training : Complete the extensive Hotel Excellence! training Reward : Gain access to Fam-Tastic rates, their lowest industry rates, so you can experience the brand for yourself. I’m talking ~$40 per night low at Marriott’s around the world.

La Coleccion   – Agents Cash Incentive

La Colección is a collection of 12 award-winning resorts offering the very best in world-class hospitality all located in Mexico. Properties include the Live Aqua resorts, the Fiesta resorts like Grand Fiesta Americana and Fiesta Americana resorts. It also includes the Explorean Resorts.

Agent Website : https://www.agentscashincentive.com/ Training : No specific training required Reward : Earn 1 free night at the resort you’ve made 1 booking with. So for example, I’ve made a total of 9 bookings with Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun, so I have 9 free nights to redeem there (up to 3 nights at a time). I’ll also caveat that there is a minimum tax fee you pay for your stay there. You’re still saving hundreds though so it’s worth it.

Pro tip : Create a word document that contains all of the username and passwords to all of the reward programs’ sites. That way you can keep them all straight. It can be very overwhelming.

Playa Hotels & Resorts – AgentCASH

Playa Hotels & Resorts has a newly redesigned travel agent loyalty and rewards program called AgentCASH. As a Preferred Travel Agent you’ll gain access to their vast resource center, sales tools, exclusive agent offers and competitive agent incentives.

Playa Resorts include the following all inclusive properties: Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara (adults only), The Royal Playa del Carmen (adults only), Sanctuary Cap Cana, and all 3 Panama Jack Resorts.

Agent Website : https://agents.playaresorts.com/ Training : Complete certification programs to ensure you are the most knowledgeable resource for your client. Reward : Earn $30 cash for every qualifying booking you submit

Karisma Resorts – Agent Rewards

Another one of the more popular travel agent reward programs is with Karisma Resorts. This portfolio of properties focuses on the “Gourmet Inclusive” specialty with renown chefs and no ordinary a la carte dining experiences for guests.

Enroll in their agent reward program and register your bookings to earn rewards!

Agent Website : http://www.karismatravelagents.com Training : There are three awesome training programs you can complete: vacation consultant, wedding consultant, and honeymoon and anniversary consultant. Reward : Booking bonuses, invites to FAM trips and discounted rates on their resorts are just a few perks.

Atlantis – Ambassador Rewards

Once you complete the Atlantis Ambassador training program , you are on your way to earning exciting rewards. The rewards are earned through a point system. Each room must be registered by a Certified Atlantis Ambassador and will be posted to the Rewards account after travel has been completed.

You’ll earn points per room per night for the Beach Tower, Coral Towers & Harborside Resort, Royal Towers, The Cove and The Reef. The points range from 1-5 with the higher point value earned on bookings with The Cove and The Reef. You’ll earn 2 points for any dining plan you sell and you’ll 1 point for selling an activity such as the Dolphin Cay Interaction.

Agent Website : http://www.atlantisambassador.com/Rewards/ Training : You must complete the Atlantis Ambassador training program to earn rewards. Reward : You can redeem your points for different things. You can redeem 25 points for $25 VISA/MC gift card or an Atlantis onsite gift card. For 50 points, you can redeem an Ambassador Site inspection and 2 complimentary day passes. You can redeem 1 free night at Royal towers for 100 points. The highest amount you can redeem is 225 points… which equals 1 free night at The Cove including dining plan for 2.

Please note : This reward only pertains to the Atlantis in the Bahamas. It does not for the Atlantis property in Dubai.

IATA and Supplier Discounts

So I certainly covered the most popular travel agent reward programs. You’ll want to make sure you’re registered with each of these partners. Not only to earn freebies but also to earn knowledge. It will allow you to sell more confidently to clients.

I would also encourage you to register with the suppliers you book on a regular basis with like Delta Vacations and Travel Impressions as they have their OWN travel agent reward programs. I know Travel Impressions’ program is called LoyalTI First and you can redeem points for some really neat products like kitchen appliances, bicycles, digital cameras, book bags, and more. Additionally, having an IATA accreditation alone will offer you benefits to enjoy.

As travel agents, we work very hard for the commission we make. These perks add a little more incentive to keep pushing and selling. It’s a nice “thank you” from our partners. If you have any additional rewards programs to add please leave a comment below to help others.

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Thank you very much to get this put together. I have work to do now 🙂

Oh yeah. Get to it! You work hard giving resorts your clients’ business and you should be rewarded by them as there are many options out there. Glad to know they value travel agents. 🙂

Amazing site and thank you for the list. Hard Rock/Unico you can also accrue RnR nights earned based on 3 night or more stays. I also love some of the cruise training programs. Example Celebrity 5 Star Academy and you earn 5 dollars per booking it adds up to nice little bonus. NCL and Princess have good online training and opportunities for discounted to free cruises., ((You do pay taxes port fees etc and it’s inside cabin. But great if you’re wanting to exsperience cruising to help your clients.)) Also I LOVE the training different destinations offer like Vegas or Hawaii or Aruba so check if you sell certain countries if they offer training and ways to track sales. Thanks again for all your professional hard work in sharing this. Love your photos and the way you make the world come alive with your photos!!

Perfect! Thank you for adding. I’m going to have to do another post soon focused on cruise opportunities with training and rewards. I need to do training myself in that arena. Appreciate the added tips/advice!

Thanks so much for putting this all together! Great article!

Thank you, Chelsea. Really appreciate it!

Good Afternoon Cassie,

I just came across your post on facebook and checked out your link. As a new agent, it will be an excellent resource for me and I wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your effort.

Thank you very much! Linda

First and foremost welcome to the industry! Thank you for reading! I plan to have some more upcoming posts with a destination focus like Hawaii training.

This was a great read. Thank you very much for the time you put into this. There were a couple of TA programs I didn’t think about registering for but will make note of them. I was just looking into the Atlantis Ambassador program the other day as I had an inquiry about the property.

You’re welcome. Thanks so much for reading!

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this document. It is much appreciated and a great read with valuable information. Nice to have the resources in one location.

Thanks, Tina! I actually found this website ( http://www.spoiledagent.com/us/indexhome.php ) that features over 150 suppliers and their reward programs. I didn’t even know about until I posted this and read on a Facebook group about that website. That also looks like a great place to check out many suppliers’ offerings. The cost is $9.99 per month though so I’m not sure if it’s worth the cost. I may ask some other agents later on!

Great Information. I have been an agent for many years, the perks are not what they used to be so be sure you love travel! I did notice Unlimited Budget was not listed. They will give small dollar amount reward for any Hilton property that you book as well as any Budget/Avis rental car. Cash In Club, Hertz Agent Gold, and Carlson were also not listed. Last I looked at Disney they do offer agent incentives, a free park ticket and discounted rates to name a few. Universal Studios also offers a training program that offers discounts and a free park ticket. Travel Agent discounts and perks are really difficult to find. It should be much easier to locate the programs that offer us discounts.

Thank you for your additional reward programs! Very helpful. One of my new years goals in 2019 is to get through Disney and Universal training. So I appreciate the tid bit on those. I also know of a website spoiledagent.com that houses all of the agent programs in one place. But you have to pay for login credentials I believe.

Thank you for creating and maintaining a great site with plenty of useful information. I am currently completing my travel certification and welcome the information. Your expertise is especially helpful to newcomers like myself, entering the travel/tourism industry (perks, etc). It appears you are quite the seasoned traveller and travel agent. All the information you post is greatly appreciated. Again, thanks for keeping the site updated and sharing your adventures and knowledge.

Very welcome! I’m glad you find the information useful. I plan to have some more 101 Series posts soon. Just haven’t found the time recently. Q1 is the busiest time of year! Thank you for your comment.

MyBookingRewards.com is a free site that allows agents to sign up for free and access multiple cash reward programs!

Great work Cassandra! Thank you for your putting this together.

Thank you for adding! I’ll have to check this site out. I love all of the cash reward programs out there. Such a nice little bonus to receive in the mail in addition to our commission. Thank you again!

Hi Cassandra, I am Kelly from Spoiled Agent and just wanted to give you a shouts out and thank you for mentioning our site. We have two sites the original site is totally free for Agents and we have about 30 suppliers all the big guys are there AIC, Palace, Sandals, Palladium, Melia, La Colecion etc…featuring only Agent Rates and Incentives.

Then we have the VIP site and the cost was $9.99 per YEAR not per month had around 150 supplier offers and we now have over 1000 supplier offers mostly Agent rates posted and the cost just went up to $19.99 per year not per month. Still an awesome deal. Happy New Year!!

Awesome! Thank you for the updated/current info. This is good to know. What a great deal. Happy New Year!

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Karisma Celebrating Agents All Month Long

May 5, 2023

May is Travel Agent Appreciation Month and Karisma Hotels & Resorts is celebrating all month long with the introduction of a travel agent advisory board, weekly scavenger hunts with prizes, incentives for new bookings, and seminars taking place throughout the month.

In an effort to elevate the voices of the agent community, the travel agent advisory board, known as the Compass Committee, will provide valuable insight on key initiatives to help shape business decisions.

This hand-selected committee, composed of agents, agency owners, and key executives, will receive first-hand looks at new product development and innovation across the portfolio and participate in quarterly online meetings and annual on-site events.

Applications open on May 3, and a maximum of 15 people will be selected to serve on this year’s board. Full-time accredited Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants (GIVC) and Gourmet Inclusive (GI) Rewards agents and agency owners are invited to apply using this link, taadvisoryboard.com. To be considered, agents must be enrolled and active in Karisma’s Gourmet Inclusive travel agent programs – GIVC or GI Rewards. Entries will close on May 30, 2023, and the committee selections will be announced on June 15, 2023.

Virtual scavenger hunts will also occur each week, and participating agents can win a $250 gift card. The scavenger hunt questionnaire will be distributed weekly via email, closing each Friday at midnight. Each questionnaire will focus on different brands within the Karisma Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Those who complete all four scavenger hunts will also be entered to win a $1000 gift card grand prize.

As an added incentive, new bookings made for Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and the Margaritaville brand between May 1 – July 31 for travel between May 15 to Dec. 15, 2023, will receive Double Gourmet Inclusive points when registered by the agent in their account via Karisma’s travel agent portal.

Additionally, live in-person seminars will occur throughout the month of May focusing on updates to the Karisma portfolio, to include Summer of SpongeBob at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and Summer of Music at Margaritaville Island Reserve Resorts. Each week, Karisma will surprise attending agents in a select city with a three-night trip for two to a Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, or Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, opening on June 1, 2023.

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