Reduced-Rate FAM Tours – for Agents only

FAM or FAMiliarization Tours are free, highly-discounted, reduced-rate trips offered by travel destinations,  suppliers, and service providers to the travel professionals that market and promote them.  These tours acquaint the travel agents about existing, new and exceptional features they could highlight in developing travel packages and tours.

FAM tours abound in the travel industry, and are a great opportunity for travel professionals to travel world at the least cost. Consider these sample, currently available FAM Tours.

Three Nights in Vienna, from $177

Trip: Three nights in Vienna through March 31.
Cost: From $177 per person, double.  Includes choiceof accommodations, breakfast daily and a three-day Vienna card offering free public transportation and discounts on city attractions and shopping.
Noteworthy: Trips to the Czech Republic and Hungary are availbale and can be coombined.

Five Nights PERU Vacation, from $1,895

Trip: Visits Lima, Cuzco and Macchu Picchu.
Departure: March 13 from New York to Lima via Taca Airlines.
Length: Five nights
Cost:$1,895 per person, double.  Includes roundtrip air, accommodations, transafers, sightseeing and most meals.

Caribbean & Central America, from $399

Trip: A cruise on the MSC Orchestra visits Cayo Levantado, Domininican Republic; Philiburg, St. Maarten; St. John’s, Antigua; and Nassau.
Departures: March 14 and April 11 from Fort Lauderdale.
Length: Seven nights, cruise only.
Cost: From$399 per person, double. Includes choice of cabin accommodations.  Rate for oceanview cabins is $599, for balcony suites $849.

Worldwide stay in Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel, from$69

Trip: Spend the night at any Fairmont, Raffles or Swissotel property through March 31.
Cost: From $69 at Swissotel properties, from $99 at Fairmont properties, and from $129 at Raffles properties.
Noteworthy: Members of the Fairmont FAMous agent program can book Fairmont rooms starting at $79 and are eligible for a one-level upgrade at time of check-in.

Unfortunately for the non-travel industry traveler, these are only available to travel professionals. However, should  you decide to join the industry as a travel agent for yourself, all these FAM tours, and hundreds more, will be at your fingertips.

$899 for 8-day tour of Italy

FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS ONLY

Prices: Agent (Double Occupancy): $899 Companion (Double Occupancy): $1299 Single Supplement: $300 Accommodations: 2 nights Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal, Venice 2 nights Grand Hotel Adriatico, Florence 2 nights Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome Not Included: Airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $10, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Limit one agent per IATA or CLIA. Valid IATA or CLIA card required.

Package Includes: Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC Airline fuel surcharges All transfers 9 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Doge’s Palace, Venice Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm Michelangelo’s David, Florence Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome Forum & Colosseum, Rome Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper technology enhanced touring

Itinerary:
Mon, Feb 2:	Depart NYC for Italy
Tues, Feb 3:	Arrive in Venice. Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
Wed, Feb 4:	Enjoy a boat ride to the Island of Murano. Then, visit St Mark’s Square for a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. Remainder of day to explore Venice on own.
Thurs, Feb 5:	Travel to Florence. En route, visit a local Tuscan farm for a wine tasting and sampling of local specialties.
Fri, Feb 6:	Enjoy a tour of Florence, seeing the Accademia of Fine Arts, Duomo, Signoria Square and more. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside.
Sat, Feb 7:	Travel along the famous “Sun Route” to Rome. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistene Chapel and stroll through St Peter’s Square. Remainder of day at leisure.
Sun, Feb 8:	Enjoy a morning historic tour of ancient Rome, to the Roman Forum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus and the Colosseum. Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner in a Roman restaurant.
Mon, Feb 9:	Transfer to the airport for your departure flight to NYC.

First Come, First Serve – Limited Space!

This offer is for travel professionals only!!!

If you wish to avail of this fantastic FAM tour, you can apply and study for your accreditation as an Associate Travel Agent now.

Click Here for More Info

www.alitaliavacations.com

800-914-9000

Win a Toyota Camry

For GTTrends Associate Travel Agents ONLY!!! BECOME A GTTRENDS Travel Agent NOW GT TRENDS 7th Anniversary Sales Promotion 2008

Toyota Camry Promotion Plus $15,000 USD and $5,000 USD Cash Incentive GT Trends Inc. is celebrating its Seventh Year in business since it was founded on the 15th of February 2001 in California, USA. We have already expanded our presence worldwide to over 60 countries… THANKS TO YOU !!! In appreciation for your leadership, we are launching our GT Trends 7th Anniversary Sales Promotion, to further drive the growth of your global ATA organization. This promotion is launched on February 15, 2008 – our Anniversary Date! This Promotion will give you the Opportunity to be awarded a brand new Toyota Camry or Toyota Fortuner!!! PLUS: Cash incentives of $15,000 USD and $5,000 USD are also available for non-Camry qualifiers. Ron Armstrong Chief Executive Officer and President GT Trends Inc. John Hernandez Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing GT Trends Inc. We Are Going Places! Qualification and Eligibility Details Note: All dollar figures herein are USD Product Sales Count Award 6,000 Toyota Camry 2.4 V A/T or Toyota Fortuner 3,000 $15,000 1,000 $5,000 APPLICABLE PRODUCT Business Builder Product Sale of at least $299 SALES PROMOTION PERIOD Sales Promotion Period is from January 1 to December 31, 2008 (sales volume is retroactive to Jan.1st) Sales Promotion Offer is Worldwide QUALIFICATIONS 1. The table above summarizes the Sales Promotion Award which is based on applicable Business Builder Product Sale of at least $299. 2. Minimum Team Sales Ratio of 2:4, 3:3, and 4:2 applies. 3. Minimum Award Qualification: A: mbmACTIVE B: 12 active/mbmactive personally enrolled ATAs GUIDELINES CASH INCENTIVES have been made available for ATAs who may not be able to reach the sales qualification for the Toyota Camry reward at the end of the promotion period. NOTE: Sales Volume is Mutually Exclusive. The Sales Volume on a Redeemed Award shall no longer apply towards another Award’s Sales Volume. FOR EXAMPLE: if an ATA achieves the 1,000 sales volume requirement for the $5,000 cash incentive at an earlier time within the promotion period, and wishes to redeem the cash award, the sales counted toward the cash award shall be applied for this award only. Should an ATA continue to strive for an additional award, then only new sales volume shall apply. NOTE: The Toyota Camry (2.4 V A/T) reward shall be inclusive of vehicle registration (3 years), insurance, and rust proofing. This shall be made available for release on the 10th day after the ATA has FULLY QUALIFIED for the reward. (See Qualification details). NOTE: The Toyota Camry reward is NON-CONVERTIBLE TO CASH. NOTE: Participants can win more than one Toyota Camry or Toyota Fortuner. That is, (1) Toyota Camry or Toyota Fortuner shall be awarded EVERY 6000 sales. NOTE: All applicable taxes shall be the responsibility of the winners. NOTE: The winners shall be announced via GT Trends corporate email, ATA Online Community Center, as well as displayed on the bulletin boards of GT Trends offices. GT Tre