Antoine Gordon has been named the new Business Development Manager, Alberta, Manitoba and Northwest Territories for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. Based in Calgary, he takes his post immediately.
Gordon joins the Unique Vacations Canada (UVC) sales team with a solid sales background, in travel and beyond, in both Canada and the U.S.
As a Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) certified travel advisor, “he inherently understands the day-to-day needs of travel advisors which will serve him well in his new role,” says UVC VP Canada, Maureen Barnes-Smith, adding, “In addition to helping travel advisors in his region develop and execute successful sales and marketing strategies to grow their business with Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Antoine will support tour operators and tourist board partners in Western Canada.
“Unique Vacations Canada has had in-market sales representation in Western Canada for over 30 years, beginning with Gary C. Sadler, who is now our Executive Vice President, Sales & Industry Relations,” continues Barnes-Smith. “We planted the flag long before any other Caribbean resort company decided to venture west.”
“Antoine’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to support our partners in Alberta, Manitoba and yes, the Northwest Territories. His sales skills combined with his social media savvy are a sure-fire way to success, for both himself and for the travel advisors in his region.”
Travel advisors can contact Antoine Gordon at antoine.gordon@uvisandals.ca, 587-336-1841, or 1-800-545-8283 ext.4951.
Savings offer
In other Sandals/Beaches news, following the success of an earlier Canadian-exclusive Instant Savings offer with Sandals and Beaches Resorts, the promotion returns for a limited time. New Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of six nights or longer) made by March 20 – for travel through the end of the year – will receive instant savings of up to CAD$1,000 at four featured Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and beyond. The offer is valid in all room categories with no blackout dates. Participating in resorts include:
- Sandals Royal Curaçao
- Save CAD$1000 for Butler or Club Sandals booking
- Save CAD$700 for Luxury booking
- Travel dates through Sept. 30
- Sandals Ochi
- Save CAD$900 for Butler or Club Sandals booking
- Save CAD$700 for Luxury booking
- Travel dates through Dec. 31
- Beaches Negril
- Save CAD$1000 for all room categories (Butler/Concierge/Luxury)
- Travel dates through May 31 and Aug. 1-Oct. 31
- Beaches Turks and Caicos
- Save CAD$900 for Butler or Concierge booking – including the brand-new Treasure Beach Village
- Save CAD$700 for Luxury booking
- Travel dates: May 1-31, and July 1-Oct. 31.
Canadian travel advisors can also earn double rewards for themselves:
- Earn Points to Paradise by simply registering the ACV booking on the Sandals TA Portal within 30 days of making it. For every room dollar paid by the clients, advisors will earn one point to redeem on a Sandals or Beaches vacation of their very own.
- As part of the ACV&ME Program, Canadian travel advisors can also earn ACV&ME Rewards points on Sandals & Beaches bookings with 500 points per room on each 6-7+ night vacation package.
For more information, contact your local Sandals BDM or call 1-800-545-8283.
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