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Suppliers

AMR Resorts
- AMResorts plans to make its mark with Secrets Impression
- AMResorts details new resources for travel advisors

AmaWaterways - Exploring Europe itineraries off the beaten path

Holland America - Holland America Line Offering 10% Back on Holiday Gift Card Purchases

Princess Cruises - Princess Cruises Returning to Japan With MedallionClass Service

Regent - Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launches Offer for Past Guests

Silversea Cruises - Experiencing the Stunning Scenery of Antarctica With Silversea

Disney - Disney World's Splash Mountain to close in late January for overhaul

 

Destinations

Mexico - Get to Know Mexico’s Magic Towns

Saudi Arabia - UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia You Should See in 2023

Bahamas - What’s New in The Bahamas for Travelers This Holiday Season

Hawaii - Hawaii’s Economy Is Essentially Recession-Proof, State Says

 

Air

Fly Atlantic - A new ultralow-cost airline aims to test the transatlantic market

Hawaiian Airlines - Hawaiian Airlines will fly to the Cook Islands

Delta Airlines - Delta reaches a tentative labor deal with its pilots

Air travelers are given more time to secure Real ID
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Industry

Cruise itinerary extensions grow in popularity
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Presenting the 2022 Readers Choice Awards Finalists
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Thank You 2022 - Deals for Them. Giveaways for You!

ALGV’s thanking you for helping your clients go from staycations to vacations … with a content creator’s dream giveaway! For every new air and hotel package you book by 1/5/23 for travel 12/2/22 – 12/15/23, you’ll earn an entry to win one of:

• 25 $200 Amazon gift cards
• Five business-builder kits with a GoPro Hero 11, LumeCube Content Light, Insta360 x3 camera kit, and iPad

For complete details on the Thank You ’22 giveaway, visit here.

And Save $200 Instantly on ENVFs!
It was a great year for travel, and that’s cause for celebration! Book now and your clients will get $200 in instant savings with every new Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight package booking of 3 nights or more. What a way to end an outstanding year!
$200 instant savings valid for new Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight (ENVF) + hotel package bookings from all ENVF origins to Cancun, Cozumel, Huatulco, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, Puerto Vallarta, or Los Cabos made 12/2/22 – 1/5/23 for travel 1/6/23 – 2/8/23. Minimum 3-night stay required.

Visit VAX for more promo details.

7 Spots Left in Final MAST Virtual Private Business Appointments in 2022 - Thurs, December 8th

Announcing another round of MAST Virtual Private Business Appointments!

Participating Suppliers for Thursday, December 8 include:

• RoomRes.com - Mike King
• Anderson Vacations - Jim Warren
• CIE Tours - Andy Stewart

Agencies will be able to meet with their sales rep face to face via coordinated Zoom efforts conducted by the MAST Staff. The entire agency can join in from anywhere!

Your agency will have the opportunity to visit with three participating supplier reps in one hour, for 15 minutes each. Each 15-minute appointment will be dedicated to your agency only. Please be sure to visit all three suppliers as they are all expecting you.

ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PER AGENCY. THESE WILL ONLY TAKE UP ONE HOUR OF YOUR TIME! If your agency still needs a MAST Rewards point in this area, this is your last chance to participate for the year.

Click Here to select your time slot and register. Thank you!

Avanti 101 – Everything You Need to Know

If you’re not familiar with Avanti Destinations, check out this e-brochure, Avanti 101 – Everything You Need to Know

Founded in 1881, this e-magazine offers a comprehensive overview of essential Avanti Information. Their history, differentiators, and their array of offerings and services.
Also tips on positioning Avanti with your clients, certification to become an Avanti Expert, a step-by-step guide to booking on their new booking portal, policy reviews and more!

Click Here to learn about how Avanti can best fit your clients’ travel needs.

NEW Double Holiday Savings for Seven Seas Society® Members

Double down on joy this holiday season by encouraging your Seven Seas Society® clients to take advantage of our DOUBLE THE JOY promotion. They’ll enjoy double the Seven Seas Society Savings, twice the loyalty nights, a $1,000 Shipboard Credit and a Special Gift ($700 Value) when they book any one of these incredible voyages by January 6, 2023.

Offer is available to all suite categories* and combinable with all public offers. On applicable voyages, Guests 1 and 2 per suite will receive Double Loyalty nights. Seven Seas Society savings, $1,000 Shipboard Credit and special gift is per suite. Availability is limited and restrictions apply.

Click Here to view other current promotions, such as:
FREE Business Class Air* in All Suite Categories
FREE Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Program on select voyages to Europe
Bonus savings of up to $6,800 per suite are included in the featured 2-for-1 all-inclusive fares.

Important Enhancements to Fare Bundles, Operational Changes, Effective December 14

Princess Plus and Princess Premier now offer even more value

Due to the growing demand of these fare bundles, Princess has enhanced both Princess Plus and Princess Premier with additional amenities, new premium indulgences and premium health and wellness offerings. As a result, the per day cost for each of these packages will increase nominally to your clients. The changes below are effective with new bookings made on or after Dec 14, 2022 and apply to voyages sailing on or after Feb 20, 2023*:

Princess Plus - Cost: Princess Plus will be priced at $60 per day per guest. Guests may still purchase the current package at the $50 per day price up until Dec 13, 2022. Value proposition: With the enhanced Princess Plus, your clients will enjoy $140 of value each day for just $60 per day – a 57% savings.

Princess Premier - Cost: Princess Premier will be priced at $80 per day per guest. Guests may still purchase the current package at the $75 per day price up until Dec 13, 2022. Value proposition: With the enhanced Princess Premier, your clients will enjoy $257 of value each day for just $80 per day – a 69% savings.

Crew appreciation - The daily Crew Appreciation charge is based on stateroom category, and effective Dec 14, 2022, will increase to: $16 per guest in Interior, Oceanview and Balcony (was $14.50), $17 per guest in Mini-Suite and Club Class (was $15.50), $18 per guest in Suites (was $16.50) for voyages sailing on or after Feb 20, 2023.

MedallionNet® - the best Wi-Fi at sea, effective with voyages sailing Feb 20, 2023 and beyond, will be priced as follows: $15 per day for single-device plan; $40 per day for four-device plan.

Click Here find out more.

How to Get Started with Avanti Destinations

If you haven't created a booking with Avanti before, here's a quick checklist to get started!

Register Your Agency
Make sure you're registered on the Agent Portal so you can start booking.
REGISTER HERE

Create an Agent Portal Login
Once your agency is registered, you can have instant access to the
Agent Portal.
CREATE A LOGIN

Schedule an Agent Portal Training with Their Web Team
Learn your way around Avanti's new website and Agent Portal to make
sure you're ready for your next booking!
SCHEDULE A TRAINING

Dip Your Toes in the Water
From training tools to marketing materials, their Agent Portal is a pool
full of resources waiting for you to jump into!
VIEW TOOLS


Upcoming MAST Webinars

All Webinars in 2022 will be held on Wednesday's at 10am, CT, on the Zoom.us platform unless stated otherwise.

11/30 - November Coffee Talk
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to register.

12/7 - December Social Media
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to register.

12/9 - Royal Caribbean
Click Here to register. 

Missed a previous webinar? You can watch the recordings anytime on our website, mvptravel.com.
(You must be logged into the website to access previous MAST webinars)

Upcoming Marketing

Email Marketing:

Apple Vacations
Celebrity
Princess
Avanti Destinations

Web Marketing:

Viking
Hurtigruten
Princess
NCL

Direct Mail:

Nov/Dec 2022 Vacation Makers
Delivered this week/next week

February 2023 Vacation Makers
Registration Opens: December 9, 2022
Registration Closes: December 16, 2022
Mails end of January