Karisma Hotels & Resorts Announces Travel Impressions as Preferred Partner for January
Premier Collection of Hotels & Resorts Partners with Tour Operators to Offer Exclusive Benefits and Educate Travel Agents on Karisma's Gourmet Inclusive® Experience
MIAMI - January 5, 2015 - Karisma Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning luxury hotel collection which owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, is pleased to announce that Travel Impressions has been selected as the Karisma Preferred Partner for the month of January. The Karisma Preferred Partner program goal is to highlight a different tour operator from the U.S. or Canada each month, offering a variety of special activities to drive excitement and motivation while providing training on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive® Experience.
Tour operators that are chosen to participate in the Karisma Preferred Partner program enjoy a range of benefits, including training support, sales incentives and assistance, weekly contests, and web, social media, and press exposure. The training, which takes place prior to the start of the month, focuses on reservations, groups, and sales with the intention of providing a better understanding of Karisma Hotels & Resorts' fundamental differentiators, including the signature Gourmet Inclusive® Experience. Incentives can include complimentary stays, and gift cards to popular retail stores with the top seller earning a grand prize. Each Friday of the month, tour operators host a Balloon Contest, where the staff pops balloons for a chance to win various prizes.
Karisma Hotels & Resorts also offers its Preferred Partners ample exposure during their designated month, including weekly email blasts on behalf of the tour operator to Karisma's agent database promoting current specials, a spotlight on Karisma's travel agent portal, and dedicated social media and press outreach. To generate sales for the Preferred Partner and drive exposure internally, Karisma Hotels & Resorts creates exclusive promotions and value adds for the designated tour operator.
The Gourmet Inclusive® Experience at Karisma Hotels & Resorts is carefully catered to guests that prefer quality over quantity. From the freshest and finest ingredients for an unrivaled culinary journey to ultimate relaxation with 24-hour room service and beach beds, Karisma Hotels & Resorts continuously raises the bar and sets the standard for the world's finest travel.
Vacation packages can be booked through Travel Impressions by calling 1-800-284-0044, by visiting www.travimp.com, or by contacting your favorite travel agent. Hotel reservations can be booked through a Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant, by calling 1-866-527-4762, or by visiting www.karismahotels.com.
About Karisma Hotels & Resorts:
Karisma Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning luxury hotel collection which owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, comprises an impressive portfolio including El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels, Azul Hotels & Villas by Karisma, Generations Resorts by Karisma, Allure Hotels by Karisma and Karisma Hotels Adriatic. Properties have been honored with the industry's top accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's “Top 100 Hotels in the World,” Conde Nast Traveler's “Top 30 Hotels in Cancun,” TripAdvisor® Traveler's Choice “Best Hotels for Romance,” and AAA's “Four Diamond Award.” Karisma has received worldwide recognition for its creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations. For reservations and a full list of Karisma properties, please visit www.karismahotels.com.
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