Luxury operator Journese has rolled out its latest travel agent incentive. Agents can earn 500 Bonus TRIP points for every new registered Journese booking with any Bucket List partner resort or cruise. Bookings must be made by August 31, 2024 for travel until August 31, 2025. The top three agents will earn a two-night stay at one of Hilton’s All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico or an upgraded stay at New York Marriott Marquis. Travel agents will earn 100 Bonus TRIP Points for each booking registered the same day it is confirmed, 100 Bonus TRIP points for each activity booked, and 100 Bonus TRIP points for each additional land component. They must register bookings by September 15, 2024 to qualify. Bucket list experiences include suite accommodations at Bulgari Hôtel Paris; swim-up suites at Secrets St. James Montego Bay and a private picnic by the waterfall at COMO Shambala Estate in Indonesia. Travelers will enjoy a range of amenities like cooking classes and butler service on Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on a Europe river cruise or small ship discovery cruises in Fiji with Captain Cook Cruises. There are more than 150 resorts and cruises across Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, Maldives, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South Pacific, The Hawaiian Islands and the US. “Journese delights in creating ‘wow’ moments for our travel advisors’ most discerning clients,” said Amy Comparato, Senior Brand Director, Journese. 

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Pleasant Holidays has released its newest digital sales brochure for the Caribbean. It showcases more than 300 Caribbean hotels and resorts on 24 islands, as well as cruise vacations; tours, excursions, and transportation options. To celebrate the launch, Pleasant Holidays is offering $150 savings on vacation packages at dozens of participating Caribbean hotels. These include brands like Inclusive Collection, part of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts; Marriott Hotels & Resorts; RIU Hotels & Resorts; Sandals & Beaches Resorts and more. The offer is valid for new vacation packages of five nights or longer booked by August 11, 2024 for travel through April 30, 2025. "The abundance of luxury and all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean make it one of Pleasant Holidays' most popular destinations every year," said Jack E. Richards, President and CEO. Pleasant Holidays' Caribbean digital sales brochure features dynamic, interactive regional maps showing locations of hotels and details on points of interest, with high-resolution photo galleries. The 148-page brochure highlights Pleasant Holidays' most-booked Caribbean hotels and resorts with half-page and full-page listings. The brochure also contains a comprehensive chart listing the amenities available at a wide selection of Caribbean hotels and resorts. The brochure also has sections on cruise vacations, group travel, destination weddings & honeymoons, family vacations, and adults-only resorts. Additional redesigned brochures are available for all Pleasant Holidays destinations. The new digital Caribbean brochure is available for viewing or download in the Travel Advisor Resource Center at www.PleasantAgent.com. 

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Pleasant Holidays and luxury sister brand Journese unveiled a new exclusive travel advisor incentive in recognition of National Travel & Tourism Week. Travel advisors can earn hotel nights in Europe along with bonus TRIP Points for all bookings made between May 20-24, 2024. It is valid with Pleasant Holidays and Journese, including group bookings. Various prizes for top selling travel advisors are up for grabs: Grand Prize: Six hotel nights in London and Paris: Three nights at Meliá White House London and three nights at Hotel Napoléon Paris plus 5,000 Bonus TRIP points to the top sales producer by revenue for Pleasant Holidays and Journese combined. Second Prize: Three nights at The Westin Excelsior, Rome plus 3,000 TRIP points to the second-highest sales revenue producer for Pleasant Holidays and Journese combined. Daily Prizes: The top travel advisor in daily sales by revenue for each brand both earn 1,000 TRIP points. The bonus TRIP Points will be added to travel advisors' accounts automatically at the end of the booking period without the need to register bookings. The number of qualifying bookings that can be made by each travel advisor is unlimited during the incentive period. The winning travel advisors will be notified within 10 days. A minimum threshold of $30,000 in revenue during the incentive booking period is required to qualify for the Grand Prize and Second Prize. TRIP is the Pleasant Holidays and Journese travel reward incentive program. It awards travel advisors points for FIT & Group bookings redeemable for personal travel to any destination or cruise offered. "We are celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week by highlighting the people who make it all possible – travel advisors," said Jack E. Richards, President and CEO. "This incentive is our way of saying 'thank you.'" National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel's important role in American life and the economy. NTTW was established more than 40 years ago by the U.S. Travel Association. 

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  Welcome to Pleasant Pro Academy. We are thrilled that you are interested in learning more about the Pleasant Holidays family of brands and becoming a Pleasant Pro Certified Specialist. Pleasant Holidays has grown from a niche operator focused on Hawaii package vacations to one of the largest travel advisor-focused travel companies in the United States, now offering destinations that span the globe. Trust Pleasant Holidays to have everything your clients need for a memorable vacation experience, including flights on all major airlines in all classes of service; 2,000+ vetted hotels and resorts, most offering real-time rates and availability; 17 cruise lines offering ocean voyages and river cruise options; vacation rentals; car rentals and airport transfers; and commissionable sightseeing tours, activities and cultural experiences. Plus, you’ll enjoy competitive commission rates and our generous loyalty program that rewards you with points redeemable for personal travel. Becoming a Pleasant Pro Certified Specialist is just the first step to unlocking a world of exciting opportunities for you and your clients.   Visit Pleasant Pro Academy to complete the course, and we hope you enjoy learning more about the World of Pleasant Holidays.

Pleasant Holidays and luxury sister brand Journese has expanded its Europe portfolio with custom Poland vacation packages. The new program offers 30 hotels, commissionable private tours, flights, transfers and more in Gdansk, Krakow and Warsaw. They are now available for booking for travel in 2024 and 2025. Hotel options include global brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Holiday Inn, said Jack E. Richards, President and CEO. "Travelers to Poland will discover its 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites, dine in Michelin star restaurants, and explore its great outdoors and history," Richards said. Pleasant Holidays and Journese will host an introductory webinar at 1:00 p.m. PDT May 8, 2024 with guest Bartosz Szajda, Director of the Polish National Tourist Office in North America. Travel advisors can register for the webinar at https://www.bigmarker.com/Pleasant-Holidays/pleasant--journesetraining2019395. Poland vacations are available on LOT Polish Airlines flights direct from Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark and New York JFK to Warsaw and Krakow. Private excursions include city tours of Warsaw, Gdansk and Krakow, Christian and Jewish heritage tours; Malbork Castle; and a tour of the Praga District of Warsaw. The latter includes a tasting at the Polish Vodka Museum. With the addition of Poland, Pleasant Holidays and Journese now offer 28 countries in Europe and a total of 81 countries worldwide. The operators also offer river and ocean cruises, plus high-speed rail travel between London and Paris and, throughout Italy.   

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  Pleasant Holidays and its luxury brand, Journese, today launched Poland custom vacation packages in a continued expansion of their Europe travel options, with accommodations at 30 hotels, commissionable private tours, flights, transfers and more in Gdansk, Krakow and Warsaw now available for booking for travel in 2024 and 2025.   “Pleasant Holidays and Journese are pleased to offer Poland vacations including worldwide hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Holiday Inn,” said Jack E. Richards, President and CEO. “Travelers to Poland will discover its 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites, dine in Michelin star restaurants, explore its great outdoors and learn about its political, religious and economic impact on world history.”   Pleasant Holidays and Journese will host an introductory webinar at 1:00 p.m. PDT May 8, 2024 with guest Bartosz Szajda, Director of the Polish National Tourist Office in North America. Travel advisors can register for the webinar at https://www.bigmarker.com/Pleasant-Holidays/pleasant--journesetraining2019395.   Flights to Poland are available on LOT Polish Airlines with direct flights from Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR) and New York (JFK) to Warsaw (WAW) and Krakow (KRK). Available private excursions include city tours of Warsaw, Gdansk and Krakow; Christian and Jewish heritage tours; Malbork Castle; and a tour of the Praga District of Warsaw with a tasting at the Polish Vodka Museum. Pleasant Holidays and Journese offer custom travel itineraries, including flights from major gateways throughout the United States with premium economy and business-class seating for maximum comfort on transatlantic flights, arrival and departure services and ground transportation. Travelers have the option of an impressive selection of hotels near Europe airports and accommodations close to cruise ports for pre- and post-cruise vacation extensions to maximize their vacation value and convenience.   With the addition of Poland, Pleasant Holidays and Journese now offer 28 countries in Europe and a total of 81 countries worldwide, along with river and ocean cruises, plus high-speed rail travel between London and Paris and, throughout Italy. Pleasant Holidays and Journese highly recommend travel protection coverage for international vacations with up to 100% commission protection and Cancel-For-Any-Reason options to protect travelers’ vacation investment. Travel protection coverage also is available for Europe river and ocean cruise vacations.