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Presenting Today:

Marjorie ShermanBusiness Development Manager

Classic Group [email protected]

Lynne ChomiczRegional Manager,

New Business [email protected]

DWHSA Honeymoons with

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Celebrating the Classic Difference

Classic Difference: Destinations

New Partner Reservations: 800-711-0257

Classic Difference: Call Center

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• Complimentary Service for Travel Agents

• Need Classic Preferred booking with deposit

• Designed for special requests:

✓ Restaurant Reservations or Suggestions

✓ Golf Tee Times

✓ Spa Appointments

✓ Babysitting & Nannies

✓ Private Chefs

✓ Photographers

✓ Special Event tickets

• Add agency service fee (optional)

• Service details confirmed in printed statement

Classic Difference: Concierge

Classic Difference: Hotel Advising

Classic Difference: Agent-Only Site

Classic Difference: Private Label

Classic Custom Proposal

Classic Difference: Private Label

Classic Difference: Loyalty Points

Program Highlights:• No need to enroll or remember promo codes

• Automated Earning – Points posted within 48 hours of client departure

• Earn 1 point per $100 in commissionable sales. Valid for travel, including air or car rental

only, to any Classic destination.

• Travel when you want. No black-out dates.

• 200 points ($20k in sales) = $150 Travel Bucks OR $75 Gift Card Rewards

Classic Difference: Competitive

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• We review all requests – including hotel website direct and OTA

• Max 4 hour turn-around, excluding Europe/Tahiti

• Agent commission is not automatically lowered

Three Easy Steps:

1. Create the same booking components in a Classic booking

2. Send competitor quote via email, Classic booking number in subject line

3. Comp Desk will reply within 2-4 hours to review options. If response time

is more than 24 hours, involve your Classic sales BDM.

Classic Difference: Documents

FIT Travelers (bookings over $3500)• Luxury zippered bag per booking • Color printed itinerary• Luggage tag for each traveler• Classic logo pen

Group Travelers• Document packet for each room• We will mail anywhere• Send us documents or business

cards, we will collate for you• Or Choose E-docs in Word or PDF

Classic Difference: Marketing

Including Popular Classic Destinations

• Europe

• Hawaii

• Tahiti & Fiji

• Maldives

• Asia

• Mexico

• Costa Rica

• Caribbean

Honeymoons with Classic

• Must include at least one hotel

• Add airfare, transfers, tours, etc.

• Customized planning assistance

• Request exclusive amenity or services

• Use Custom Proposals to close the sale

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Classic Difference: Honeymoons

Ideal Honeymooners are:

1. Active and Adventurous

2. Seeking culture, arts and history

3. Interested in architecture, food and wine, train travel and diverse traditions

4. Want to explore ruins, museums and famous monuments.

Top Destinations

• Italy

• Greece

• France

• London

• Scenic River Cruises

• European Riches

exclusive offers

• Expanding in Spain,

Croatia, Germany & more

TIP: Travel in Winter Months for best airfares and room rates

Grace & Grandeur


1. Active and Adventurous

2. Seeking somewhere exotic that does not require passports

3. Interested in beach, unique culinary tastes, staying busy outside the resort

4. Happy when enjoying nature (rainbows, sunsets and diverse climates)

Top Destinations

• Maui

• Oahu

• Hawaii Island

• Kauai

• Lanai

• NCL Pride of America

TIP: May and September to early December offer the best value.

Pacific Paradise

Tropical Escapes

What’s the Difference?

French Polynesia• 8 hours to PPT from LAX

• 118 islands

• Same timezone as Hawaii

• Air Tahiti Nui, Air NZ, Hawaiian, Air France

• Air Tahiti available between islands

• Ferry available Tahiti to Moorea

• Maroma Tours is Classic DMC

Fiji • 10.5 hours to NAD from LAX

• 330 islands

• Cross international dateline

• Fiji Airways & Air New Zealand

• Boat, plane or heli service available to resorts ($)

• Rosie Holidays is Classic DMC

Tahiti vs Fiji Comparison

French Polynesia• 20+ Resorts with overwater bungalows

• European influences

• Refined luxury

• Larger hotels & major chain brands

• Breakfast inclusive rates

• The Brando is only all-inclusive resort ($5k/nt)

• Tahiti Tiare Specialist: www.tahititiareagent.com

Fiji • Beachfront Bures (few resorts with OW bungalows)

• Village/ Local Family influences

• Barefoot luxury

• Smaller hotels & independent brands

• Meals and non-alcoholic beverages included

• Private island & adult-only resort options

• Fiji Matai Specialist: https://matai.fiji.travel

Tahiti vs Fiji Comparison

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1. Willing to travel long distance and are not price conscious

2. Seeking tropical weather, Polynesian traditions and modern amenities

3. Interested in ocean sports, hiking, culture, shopping

Top Resorts • Bora Bora (Four Seasons, St Regis,

InterContinental, Conrad, Sofitel, Pearl)

• Moorea (Hilton, InterContinental, Sofitel, Pearl)

• Tahiti (InterContinental, Le Meridien, Pearl)

• Tetiaroa (The Brando)

• Taha’a (Le Taha’a)

• Paul Gauguin Cruises

• Tahiti Yacht Charter

• Haumana Cruises

TIP: November to April is low season (rain + humid = less $$).

Classic Tahiti


1. Willing to travel long distance for a more authentic experience

2. Seeking beach, casual luxury, friendly service

3. Interested in privacy, ocean sports, diving, learning local culture

Top Resorts

• Coral Coast (Royal Davui, InterContinental, Outrigger)

• Mamanuca Islands (Likuliku, Tokoriki, Castaway)

• Northern Islands (JM Cousteau, Namale, KoroSun)

• Denarau (Sheraton & Westin)

• Blue Lagoon Cruises

TIP: NAD = Nadi (“nandi”), on island of Viti Levu (“VEE-tee LAY-voo”)

Classic Fiji


1. Willing to travel long distance with multiple connections

2. Seeking seclusion on a private island resort for peace, nature, luxury

3. Interested in white sand beaches, marine life, private islands, watersports

Facts & Figures

• 14 hours JFK-DXB

• 4 hours DXB-MLE

• 26 atolls, 1190 islands

• Emirates Airlines

• Only 1.5m above sea level

• Dry Season= Jan to Mar

• Wet Seasons= May to Nov

• Four Seasons Explorer

TIP: Newly added Lily Beach Resort is an all-inclusive 4.5 Star option

Nature’s Jewel Box

Top Destinations

• Bali

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Cambodia

• Bhutan

• Laos

• Scenic River Cruises

Adventure and Splendour


1. Adventurous yet more price-conscious

2. Seeking diversity in culture, art, religious temples and culinary

3. Interested in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beaches and landscapes

Top Resort Partners

• AMAN

• St. Regis

• COMO

• Belmond

• Four Seasons

• Peninsula Hong Kong

• Banyan Tree

• Rosewood

TIP: Southeast Asia offers great value for luxury hotels and experiences.

Adventure and Splendour


1. Looking for short flights, all-inclusive 4 and 5 star resorts

2. Seeking beach, sun, culture, international cuisine options

3. Interested in value, shorter stays

All-Inclusive Resorts

• Grand Velas • Casa Velas

• AM Resorts • Playa

• Karisma • Hotel Xcaret

• Hard Rock • Unico 20.87

• Excellence • Palace

• Royalton • Hideaway

• Posadas • Garza Blanca

• Paradisus • Melia • ME

TIP: Classic works with both Mayaland and Lomas for ground transfers!

A Festive Journey


1. Looking for short flights and refined service at luxury 5-star resorts

2. Seeking beach, sun, culture, culinary diversity, activity and relaxation

3. Interested in pampering, quality, exclusivity

Top Luxury Resorts

• One&Only Palmilla

• Rosewood

• Auberge

• Four Seasons

• Thompson Hotels

• St Regis

• Nizuc, Estancia

• Chable Resort & Lodges

TIP: Suite guests may receive complimentary transfers and amenities.

A Festive Journey


1. Active and Adventurous, looking for all-inclusive or luxury EP resorts

2. Seeking natural, organic experiences, daily excursions

3. Interested in local cultures, hiking, surfing, wildlife

Top Resorts

• EP (Four Seasons,

Andaz, JW Marriott)

• All-Inclusive (Secrets,

Dreams, Westin, Planet

Hollywood-coming soon)

• Luxury (El Silencio,

AltaGracia, Nayara)

• Glamping (Isla Chiquita)

• Rafting (Pacuare Lodge)

TIP: Our RES agents will pull together a multi-destination itinerary for you!

Exquisite Beauty


1. Looking for all-inclusive or luxury EP resorts

2. Seeking warm, shallow waters and unique beaches/ watersports

3. Interested in slower paced vacations, relaxation, local cultures

• Antigua • Anguilla

• Bahamas • Barbados

• Bermuda • Jamaica

• St Lucia • St Barths

• Turks & Caicos • BVI

• Dominican Republic

• St Vincent • Caymans

• St Kitts • Nevis

• Puerto Rico • USVI

• Grenada • St Maarten

TIP: Sandals Resorts available through Classic with Direct Connectivity.

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Marjorie ShermanBusiness Development Manager

Classic Group [email protected]

Lynne ChomiczRegional Manager,

New Business [email protected]

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