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Presenting Today:
Marjorie ShermanBusiness Development Manager
Classic Group [email protected]
Lynne ChomiczRegional Manager,
New Business [email protected]
DWHSA Honeymoons with
Celebrating the Classic Difference
Classic Difference: Destinations
New Partner Reservations: 800-711-0257
Classic Difference: Call Center
[email protected] All Classic Destinations
• Complimentary Service for Travel Agents
• Need Classic Preferred booking with deposit
• Designed for special requests:
✓ Restaurant Reservations or Suggestions
✓ Golf Tee Times
✓ Spa Appointments
✓ Babysitting & Nannies
✓ Private Chefs
✓ Photographers
✓ Special Event tickets
• Add agency service fee (optional)
• Service details confirmed in printed statement
Classic Difference: Concierge
Classic Difference: Hotel Advising
Classic Difference: Agent-Only Site
Classic Difference: Private Label
Classic Difference: Private Label
Classic Custom Proposal
Classic Difference: Private Label
Classic Difference: Loyalty Points
Program Highlights:• No need to enroll or remember promo codes
• Automated Earning – Points posted within 48 hours of client departure
• Earn 1 point per $100 in commissionable sales. Valid for travel, including air or car rental
only, to any Classic destination.
• Travel when you want. No black-out dates.
• 200 points ($20k in sales) = $150 Travel Bucks OR $75 Gift Card Rewards
Classic Difference: Competitive
• We review all requests – including hotel website direct and OTA
• Max 4 hour turn-around, excluding Europe/Tahiti
• Agent commission is not automatically lowered
Three Easy Steps:
1. Create the same booking components in a Classic booking
2. Send competitor quote via email, Classic booking number in subject line
3. Comp Desk will reply within 2-4 hours to review options. If response time
is more than 24 hours, involve your Classic sales BDM.
Classic Difference: Documents
FIT Travelers (bookings over $3500)• Luxury zippered bag per booking • Color printed itinerary• Luggage tag for each traveler• Classic logo pen
Group Travelers• Document packet for each room• We will mail anywhere• Send us documents or business
cards, we will collate for you• Or Choose E-docs in Word or PDF
Classic Difference: Marketing
Including Popular Classic Destinations
• Europe
• Hawaii
• Tahiti & Fiji
• Maldives
• Asia
• Mexico
• Costa Rica
• Caribbean
Honeymoons with Classic
• Must include at least one hotel
• Add airfare, transfers, tours, etc.
• Customized planning assistance
• Request exclusive amenity or services
• Use Custom Proposals to close the sale
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Classic Difference: Honeymoons
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Active and Adventurous
2. Seeking culture, arts and history
3. Interested in architecture, food and wine, train travel and diverse traditions
4. Want to explore ruins, museums and famous monuments.
Top Destinations
• Italy
• Greece
• France
• London
• Scenic River Cruises
• European Riches
exclusive offers
• Expanding in Spain,
Croatia, Germany & more
TIP: Travel in Winter Months for best airfares and room rates
Grace & Grandeur
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Active and Adventurous
2. Seeking somewhere exotic that does not require passports
3. Interested in beach, unique culinary tastes, staying busy outside the resort
4. Happy when enjoying nature (rainbows, sunsets and diverse climates)
Top Destinations
• Maui
• Oahu
• Hawaii Island
• Kauai
• Lanai
• NCL Pride of America
TIP: May and September to early December offer the best value.
Pacific Paradise
Tropical Escapes
What’s the Difference?
French Polynesia• 8 hours to PPT from LAX
• 118 islands
• Same timezone as Hawaii
• Air Tahiti Nui, Air NZ, Hawaiian, Air France
• Air Tahiti available between islands
• Ferry available Tahiti to Moorea
• Maroma Tours is Classic DMC
Fiji • 10.5 hours to NAD from LAX
• 330 islands
• Cross international dateline
• Fiji Airways & Air New Zealand
• Boat, plane or heli service available to resorts ($)
• Rosie Holidays is Classic DMC
Tahiti vs Fiji Comparison
French Polynesia• 20+ Resorts with overwater bungalows
• European influences
• Refined luxury
• Larger hotels & major chain brands
• Breakfast inclusive rates
• The Brando is only all-inclusive resort ($5k/nt)
• Tahiti Tiare Specialist: www.tahititiareagent.com
Fiji • Beachfront Bures (few resorts with OW bungalows)
• Village/ Local Family influences
• Barefoot luxury
• Smaller hotels & independent brands
• Meals and non-alcoholic beverages included
• Private island & adult-only resort options
• Fiji Matai Specialist: https://matai.fiji.travel
Tahiti vs Fiji Comparison
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Willing to travel long distance and are not price conscious
2. Seeking tropical weather, Polynesian traditions and modern amenities
3. Interested in ocean sports, hiking, culture, shopping
Top Resorts • Bora Bora (Four Seasons, St Regis,
InterContinental, Conrad, Sofitel, Pearl)
• Moorea (Hilton, InterContinental, Sofitel, Pearl)
• Tahiti (InterContinental, Le Meridien, Pearl)
• Tetiaroa (The Brando)
• Taha’a (Le Taha’a)
• Paul Gauguin Cruises
• Tahiti Yacht Charter
• Haumana Cruises
TIP: November to April is low season (rain + humid = less $$).
Classic Tahiti
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Willing to travel long distance for a more authentic experience
2. Seeking beach, casual luxury, friendly service
3. Interested in privacy, ocean sports, diving, learning local culture
Top Resorts
• Coral Coast (Royal Davui, InterContinental, Outrigger)
• Mamanuca Islands (Likuliku, Tokoriki, Castaway)
• Northern Islands (JM Cousteau, Namale, KoroSun)
• Denarau (Sheraton & Westin)
• Blue Lagoon Cruises
TIP: NAD = Nadi (“nandi”), on island of Viti Levu (“VEE-tee LAY-voo”)
Classic Fiji
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Willing to travel long distance with multiple connections
2. Seeking seclusion on a private island resort for peace, nature, luxury
3. Interested in white sand beaches, marine life, private islands, watersports
Facts & Figures
• 14 hours JFK-DXB
• 4 hours DXB-MLE
• 26 atolls, 1190 islands
• Emirates Airlines
• Only 1.5m above sea level
• Dry Season= Jan to Mar
• Wet Seasons= May to Nov
• Four Seasons Explorer
TIP: Newly added Lily Beach Resort is an all-inclusive 4.5 Star option
Nature’s Jewel Box
Top Destinations
• Bali
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Cambodia
• Bhutan
• Laos
• Scenic River Cruises
Adventure and Splendour
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Adventurous yet more price-conscious
2. Seeking diversity in culture, art, religious temples and culinary
3. Interested in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beaches and landscapes
Top Resort Partners
• AMAN
• St. Regis
• COMO
• Belmond
• Four Seasons
• Peninsula Hong Kong
• Banyan Tree
• Rosewood
TIP: Southeast Asia offers great value for luxury hotels and experiences.
Adventure and Splendour
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Looking for short flights, all-inclusive 4 and 5 star resorts
2. Seeking beach, sun, culture, international cuisine options
3. Interested in value, shorter stays
All-Inclusive Resorts
• Grand Velas • Casa Velas
• AM Resorts • Playa
• Karisma • Hotel Xcaret
• Hard Rock • Unico 20.87
• Excellence • Palace
• Royalton • Hideaway
• Posadas • Garza Blanca
• Paradisus • Melia • ME
TIP: Classic works with both Mayaland and Lomas for ground transfers!
A Festive Journey
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Looking for short flights and refined service at luxury 5-star resorts
2. Seeking beach, sun, culture, culinary diversity, activity and relaxation
3. Interested in pampering, quality, exclusivity
Top Luxury Resorts
• One&Only Palmilla
• Rosewood
• Auberge
• Four Seasons
• Thompson Hotels
• St Regis
• Nizuc, Estancia
• Chable Resort & Lodges
TIP: Suite guests may receive complimentary transfers and amenities.
A Festive Journey
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Active and Adventurous, looking for all-inclusive or luxury EP resorts
2. Seeking natural, organic experiences, daily excursions
3. Interested in local cultures, hiking, surfing, wildlife
Top Resorts
• EP (Four Seasons,
Andaz, JW Marriott)
• All-Inclusive (Secrets,
Dreams, Westin, Planet
Hollywood-coming soon)
• Luxury (El Silencio,
AltaGracia, Nayara)
• Glamping (Isla Chiquita)
• Rafting (Pacuare Lodge)
TIP: Our RES agents will pull together a multi-destination itinerary for you!
Exquisite Beauty
Ideal Honeymooners are:
1. Looking for all-inclusive or luxury EP resorts
2. Seeking warm, shallow waters and unique beaches/ watersports
3. Interested in slower paced vacations, relaxation, local cultures
• Antigua • Anguilla
• Bahamas • Barbados
• Bermuda • Jamaica
• St Lucia • St Barths
• Turks & Caicos • BVI
• Dominican Republic
• St Vincent • Caymans
• St Kitts • Nevis
• Puerto Rico • USVI
• Grenada • St Maarten
TIP: Sandals Resorts available through Classic with Direct Connectivity.
Vibrant & Diverse
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FIT New Agent Booking Incentive
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Marjorie ShermanBusiness Development Manager
Classic Group [email protected]
Lynne ChomiczRegional Manager,
New Business [email protected]
Thank You!