
Fam trips that enable the advisors to
experience the vacation themselves would
help them sell more group travel, according
to 58% of the advisors. Improving supplier
side support through better call center
operations and booking tools were also
thought to be important in enabling higher
sales by many advisors. They also said they
would like these deals to come with higher
commissions and get more training support.
The majority of the advisors agreed that
supplier services were not up to the mark.
Many advisors said that they had issues
with the call centers, saying the travel
“counselors” and business development
executives on the suppliers’ side rarely have
any answers to their questions. They often
describe their experiences with supplier reps
on the phone as stressful, frustrating and
below par. It is imperative that the suppliers
need to train and empower their staff in order
to resolve queries effectively to enable faster
decision making and booking by clients.
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GROUP TRAVEL TRENDS
SUPPLIER SUPPORT TO ENABLE HIGHER GROUP TRAVEL SALES
Fam trip or personal cruise experience
Improved call center operations
Improved booking tools
Better commissions/more profitable
Clear communication on all policies
Better supplier pricing
Training programs
Stronger BDM support
Effective co-operative marketing promotions
Lead time to access inventory
Faster payment reconciliation
Better performance-linked bonus structure
Post/video/reels/influencers on various social media
Dedicated articles and stories in media
58%
55%
51%
47%
47%
43%
40%
39%
30%
27%
21%
18%
16%
10%

Tours operated by Funjet Vacations. *Depending in season and destination. Described group goodies are valid for contracted
groups. **11th room upgraded according to the number of confirmed rooms per night ***Group leader must contact MICE
Manager in destination to coordinate details 15 days prior the arrival. **** Only valid for hotels/destinations with Renova
Spa. Group leader must contact info@renovaspa.com to receive complementary massage voucher in advance, for contracted
groups only. Inclusions are subject to change without notice, blackout dates, exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions.
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Group Goodies
Group travel at RIU Hotels & Resorts is perfect for multigenerational families
or diverse, fun-loving groups of friends. With a wide selection of destinations,
your clients can choose the one that best suits their celebration!
• 6
th
or 11
th
guest complimentary
*
• Complimentary room upgrade for every 10
th
room booked
**
• Welcome sign
• Fruit basket and sparkling wine for VIP room
• Private check-in
• Semi-private group dinner
• Complimentary cocktail hour with appetizers
***
• Massage for group leader
****
• Spa discounts
• Plus, access to RIU Party & Splash Water World at select resorts
All Combinable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages!
Take advantage of these enticing group travel incentives
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