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March 2006
Supplement to Travel Trade

Travel agents looking for treatment befitting an “A-list” celebrity will find that and more with Air Jamaica Vacations. The wholesaler, selling air-inclusive vacation packages to the Caribbean since 1995, represents over 180 hotels and resorts in ten island destinations.
Packages offered by Air Jamaica Vacations include air transportation on Air Jamaica or its codeshare partner, Delta Air Lines; hotel, roundtrip on-island hotel/airport transfers; hotel taxes and service fees. Plus, travelers will be treated to Caribbean-themed meals and snacks as well as unlimited champagne on all Air Jamaica flights.
Besides a great product, travel agents can find fantastic deals, use easy online booking around the clock and take advantage of opportunities to earn more money with Air Jamaica Vacations.

Deals
Air Jamaica Vacations recently announced a new sale offering Every Third Night Free at participating resorts. Sample pricing includes savings of $980 per couple at Rose Hall Resort & Country Club. A 7-day/6-night all-inclusive vacation starts from $1,089 per person out of New York/JFK, Newark, Atlanta and Baltimore. A 7-day/6-night complete vacation at Samsara Cliff Hotel starts from $465 per person. Packages must be booked by April 5 for travel April 23 - Aug. 31.
On Feb. 23, Air Jamaica launched non-stop air service from New York/JFK to St. Lucia, giving travelers the only non-stop flight option to this popular destination three days a week. To celebrate, Air Jamaica Vacations is offering a special 2 Fly Free promotion with 6-night stays or longer at the all-inclusive Coconut Bay Resort & Spa. Travel must be booked by March 31, 2006 with travel by Dec. 20, 2006. Packages start from $899 per person.

24/7 Access to Inventory
Air Jamaica Vacations knows how valuable time is to travel agents. In fact, the company makes its inventory available directly to agents 24 hours a day, seven days a week online at www.vaxvacationaccess.com/airjamaicavacations. This free and easy-to-use site gives agents the opportunity to book outstanding Caribbean vacations anytime.
Plus, agents can take advantage of the site’s comprehensive tools to help them better sell Air Jamaica Vacations. Agents can even sign up to have the company’s latest news, deals and agent incentives delivered to their desktops as well as use VAX’s 24-hour tech support. Plus, agents can enjoy greater profitability with the “Set Your Commission” tool.

New Incentives
Agents interested in becoming VAX users have a new added incentive with Air Jamaica Vacations. New users can earn $100 for the first five bookings made at www.vaxvacationaccess.com. Agents should contact the Inside Sales Department at 1-800-414-0856 x8566 to register, followed by a quick training session with a designated Area Sales Manager. Upon completion, either over the phone or in person, a certificate entitling the agent to $100 on the first five bookings made within 90 days of the training date is issued. Bonuses are paid after all bookings have been deposited. There is no minimum stay requirement and no restrictions on travel dates.
Agents can also earn cash incentives of up to $40 per booking at participating hotels throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Training Opportunities
Air Jamaica Vacations has Area Sales Managers in each of Air Jamaica’s U.S. gateways. Their representatives are available for in-house presentations, training, and to serve as a great resource for all things Caribbean.
Whether an agent is Home Based or retail-based, training opportunities abound. Air Jamaica Vacations work with a number of Host agencies, offering ongoing training online via WebEx and conference calls. Training includes product and destination updates and can accommodate 20-30 agents at a time.
To book an Air Jamaica Vacations package, visit www.vaxvacationaccess.com/airjamaicavacations, select AJV on TourlinkTM, Tour Source®, LeisureShopper®, or AgentNetTM, or call the dedicated agent line at 1-800-622-3009.

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