Preferred & Strategic Partner Quarterly Newsletter | Q3 2023

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BREAKING NEWS

InteleTravel Takes Training Agents to the Next Level

It is no secret that InteleTravel’s training platform is one of the best in the business. The amount of time and money spent on training new and experienced agents is vastly unchallenged in the industry.

Well, InteleTravel is now taking the game to the next level and this time, it is going to be a major focus on sales.

InteleTravel's newest addition to the team, Bethany Grant, Director of Sales and Agent Success will lead this sales-boosting initiative. With 20 years experience in sales, including travel, Bethany along with Jessica Sitomer, VP of Training, will bring sales training to another level. At Pinnacle, the company’s top agent event, Bethany rolled out the newest training series, called Xcelerator! There will be 4 Xcelerator events a year, with focus on training agents to increase their mindset, increase their sales, and increase their income. Jessica and Bethany will be teaching business planning strategies plus personal growth and development to help the agents take their sales to another level.

Along with training, there will be recognition at different tiers to reward the agents for their accomplishments. Bethany has rolled out a new tiering system to massively reward the agents every year for their achieved success. She is quoted in saying, “People work for a living but they die for recognition”, believing the more InteleTravel shows their appreciation, the more the agents will want to increase their sales.

InteleTravel is committed to helping their agents win which in turn helps our partners win. And this new education initiative is here to prove it!

Pinnacle Event Delivers Top Sellers to Preferred Partners

This past September, InteleTravel had the honor of spending intimate time with over 100 of our Top Selling Advisors, Ambassadors and 25 Preferred Partner sponsors in Santa Fe, New Mexico for our annual Pinnacle Event.

Nestled in the spectacular mountainside and beautiful botanical gardens, our senior executive team spent 4 days with our Preferred Partners, Top Advisors and certified Ambassadors networking, dining and learning some instrumental ‘level up’ strategy and sales skills.

Our journey began with exceptional training from InteleTravel and our Sponsors, given from stage and the trade show. Agents were complimentary on how they learned new selling techniques and were leaving filled with ideas and a plan.

At the heart of our event was an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the vibrant local culture. Picture yourself sipping on refreshing prickly pear margaritas, surrounded by the serene beauty of the desert landscape of the Botanical Gardens. It was an authentic Santa Fe experience like no other. Our agents and suppliers had the privilege of strolling through the gardens, where they discovered the mesmerizing desert flowers and fauna. Our knowledgeable guides shared insights about the unique ecosystem that thrives in this arid region, adding a touch of educational enrichment to our day.

Santa Fe is a hub of artistic inspiration, and we made sure to celebrate this aspect of the city. Our event featured a captivating display of local artwork and photography, showcasing the talents of the community. It was a visual feast for all. During our group dinner at La Fonda Hotel, we were presented it’s history since the 1800s and were able to walk around and see thoughtful art through out, each piece with it’s own story.

The culinary delights were enjoyed by all during our dine-around in the infamous Santa Fe Square. Suppliers had valuable time with the agents to deepen relationships over local cuisine.

One of the highlights was the mesmerizing performance by hoop dancers from a local tribe. They not only entertained us with their graceful moves but also shared the rich history of the dance tradition, providing a deeper understanding of the local heritage.

In summary, our Pinnacle Event in Santa Fe was a perfect blend of travel sales knowledge to take agents to their next level, cultural immersion, natural beauty, artistic inspiration, and culinary delight. This unforgettable experience will serve as a source of inspiration for all who attended to strive for continued success in our industry.

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COMPANY METRICS UPDATE

Sales Data

As of September 30, 2023

US & THE CARIBBEAN

2023 PARTNER SALES:

traveled or deposited to travel

LAND

CRUISE

$349 million YTD
33% ahead of 2022 YE

$135 million YTD
157% ahead of 2022 YE
110% ahead of 2019 YE

2023 YTD OVERALL SALES:

traveled or deposited to travel

$493 million Preferred Partner

$842 million gross

52% ahead against 2022 YE

UK & IRELAND

2023 TOTAL SALES	2023 CRUISE SALES
£20 million YTD	£4 million YTD
+42% vs 2022 +83% vs 2109	+41% vs 2022 +94% vs 2019

Enrollment Data

As of September 30, 2023

ADVISOR ROUNDTABLE

"Working directly with the Preferred Partners has given me the ability to provide my customers with the best of the best! Best prices, best service, and the best experiences, so much so that I have several repeat customers and referrals. Essentially, working with the preferred partners makes me look like a Superstar Tavel Advisor!”

-Debra Bond, InteleTravel Master Ambassador

"The InteleTravel Pinnacle event is a wonderful celebration of success for agents. This event is paired with education, and time to have special meetings and dinners with the travel suppliers we value so much. This is an incredible event that offers great opportunities to meet travel suppliers, successful agents, and executives from our host agency, InteleTravel.”

- Barb Larson, InteleTravel Top Agent

Introducing the NEW InteleUniversity

We are launching our new InteleUniversity, containing over 100 videos, on an interactive platform with modules covering a myriad of topics including Booking, Marketing, Social Media, Business Building Tools, Client Relations, Best Practices with our Preferred Partners, Luxury, NextGen, Wellness, Romance, Inclusivity, Sustainability and Groups.

The Million Dollar Mentor Program launched in Q2 has been growing month after month, helping our new agents make their first booking.

Our 100K Training is helping our seasoned agents grow their sales at a faster pace than ever before.

New Training Classes Covered in Q3

Managing Time to Alleviate Overwhelm
Using Preferred Partners Hot Deals to Create IG Carousels
How Travel Helps Your Personal Growth
Overcoming Fears in Selling
Understanding Agent Fees
Meta’s Threads
Using ChatGPT for Social Media
How to Attract the Luxury Client
Optimizing Your Social Media Profile

InteleTravel welcomed ten newly trained, top-earning Training Ambassadors in Q3.

Development of our Xcelerator classes to launch in 2024 is making great progress. These quarterly events will pick up where our Dreammaker events leave off, focused solely on business practices to take them to their next revenue goal and beyond.

TECH TALK

Booking Engine Enhancements

Launched Agent Advantage - new monthly tech-related webinar for advisors aimed at educating advisors on fixes, enhancements, tips and tricks
New Stays Tab - consolidated accommodations experience with added views and a variety of selection parameters
Upgraded filters - Powerful and expanded functionality to display supplier info and better target sales
Flights and checkout fixes - increased reliability and intuitive interface
Flights extra services - additional baggage options, flight watcher for monitoring and best value, auto check-in for ease and preference