TRAVELSAVERS Expands in Canada During a Year of Milestone Achievements
Toronto, October 26, 2023 As TRAVELSAVERS continues to expand in the Great White
North, the company is gaining momentum with every step forward.
With over $250 million in new sales over the past year, new engagement initiatives, and
a growing team, TRAVELSAVERS Canada has experienced exciting success under the
leadership of Jane Clementino, SVP and General Manager — and it’s just the
beginning.
TRAVELSAVERS is a 53-year-old international travel marketing organization and
family-owned business that has served travel agencies in Canada for 23 years. As the
business expands, the company is holding true to its core values: being people-centric,
partnering with suppliers in the industry and acting as a catalyst for growth for its
affiliates.
“The TRAVELSAVERS model leads with a commitment to service and consultation. In
growing our Business Analyst team, we are able to provide the best-in-class experience
from a service and technology-driven perspective as demand increases,” says
Clementino.
Leveraging 30 years of executive expertise in the travel industry and her supplier
background, Clementino is celebrating her one-year anniversary with TRAVELSAVERS.
As the company embarks on the year ahead, Clementino is excited to continue driving
TRAVELSAVERS' mission. With a new educational program and a renewed focus on
driving revenue for affiliates in Canada, the organization is poised for impressive growth
in 2024 and beyond.
Here’s a look at the notable milestones the company has achieved over the past year:
Organizational Growth
With 80 members added in the last twelve months, the consortium has experienced
substantial growth.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada welcomes its newest agency members:
- Great Canadian Travel Group - Manitoba
- Tisson Travel Group - Alberta
- 510 Travel - Ontario
Sustainability Commitment
To combat emissions, TRAVELSAVERS Canada announced a new partnership with
award-winning environmental organization Trees4Travel. As the first consortium to
partner with the organization, the multi-year commitment is designed to offset the
environmental impact of travel to company events.
Engagement Initiatives
TRAVELSAVERS Canada will host a series of intimate events this season to facilitate
meaningful one-on-one connections among owners, advisors and preferred partners.
“For TRAVELSAVERS, this is the year of engagement,” Clementino says. “We’re
considering the health of our affiliates and partners in everything we do and creating
new opportunities for organic sales.”
In line with this mission, TRAVELSAVERS Canada will host ‘Dine & Discover’ networking
events in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal this autumn. These will serve as an
opportunity for affiliates to connect with key preferred partners and exchange insights
on the latest product offerings and industry-leading tools and trends.
Additionally, the Affluent Traveller Collection, an invitation-only luxury marketing group
exclusively available to TRAVELSAVERS advisors in Canada, will host a Symposium
October 28-30 in Miami at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel.
A New Educational Program
Under American Marketing Group's ownership, TRAVELSAVERS Canada is gearing up for
the launch of KORE, its new education program.
KORE is a fully digital college-level platform with a self-paced curriculum designed to
attract the next generation of travel advisors and equip them with the training and skills
they need to succeed in the industry as it continues to evolve.
Technology Advancements
As demand for digitalization increases, TRAVELSAVERS has started to integrate artificial
intelligence into programs. It will be used to create content, manage workflow and
save time.
Company applications will incorporate AI into proprietary social media platforms,
itinerary builders, new payment methods with crypto, and new direct application
programming interfaces.
Additionally, a new IC model will be available through OnlineXpress, a proprietary
platform for consumer travel. And with added enhancements to Softvoyage, an online
booking engine, TRAVELSAVERS affiliates have access to premium resources.
With various initiatives on the horizon, TRAVELSAVERS is primed for powerful growth and
expansion. Leading with impact, engagement and a commitment to service and
consultation, the company is continuing to charge ahead in the travel marketing
space.
ABOUT TRAVELSAVERS® Canada
TRAVELSAVERS® Canada is part of TRAVELSAVERS, an international marketing leader of
more than 3,000 independently owned agencies in over 35 countries. Thanks to the
buying power of US$20 billion in annual sales, its more than 25,000 advisors are able to
offer clients inspirational travel experiences at superior value. With a global reputation
for excellence honed since 1970, TRAVELSAVERS leisure and corporate agencies
maximize sales and profits with cutting-edge products and services. Through an
exclusive protected territory system, strong supplier relationships, comprehensive
marketing suite, innovative booking technology, specialized training and networking,
and personalized business coaching, TRAVELSAVERS advisors are empowered to find,
retain and delight clients. Travel professionals interested in learning more about joining
TRAVELSAVERS® Canada can visit http://www.travelsaverscanada.com.