Sunwing Vacations Group launches WestJet Vacations Quebec
Sunwing Vacations Group has launched WestJet Vacations Québec — a new all-inclusive vacation provider offering a curated selection of 20 sun destinations and hundreds of resorts tailored exclusively to Québec travel advisors and their clients.
Beginning today (May 14), WestJet Vacations Quebec will be offering winter vacation packages to destinations and resorts across the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico with flights from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and Saguenay-Bagotville Airport to 13 destination airports, with departures beginning in November 2024.
WestJet Vacations Québec is part of Sunwing Vacations Group, home to the largest vacation brands in North America and the vacation division of the WestJet Group.
Day-to-day operations of WestJet Vacations Quebec are being led by Lyne Chayer, Vice President, Québec for Sunwing Vacations Group.
“I am incredibly excited to launch WestJet Vacations Québec, a new vacation provider tailored specifically to our customers residing in Québec, featuring the destinations Québec customers know and love, and those that will soon be on their list of favourites, including the laidback destination of Tulum in Mexico,” said Chayer.
What’s on offer
WestJet Vacations Québec is currently offering 20 destinations across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Maarten, Costa Rica and Panama, with new destinations to be added in future based on evolving customer demand.
Of particular note, Tulum is a brand-new airport and must-visit destination for customers embarking on their Mexican getaways this winter.
Featured resort partners for WestJet Vacations Québec include Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico, soon-to-be-available Barceló Hotel Group properties in destinations including Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and select Princess Hotels & Resorts properties, including Grand Riviera Princess All Suites and Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Chayer pointed out that: “Québec residents can reach out to their local travel advisor to book all-inclusive packages to a number of great properties in destination, including Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts which are available to book now, and Barceló Hotel Group properties which will be available to book in the coming weeks.”
She continued: “We cannot wait for travel advisors and clients to uncover the exceptional value and variety on all-inclusive packages available through WestJet Vacations Québec, and look forward to helping them embark on their well-deserved getaways to the sun.”
For travel advisors
WestJet Vacations Québec is offering 8% commission for all WestJet Vacations Québec client bookings made through travel advisors’ booking engine or through WestJet Vacations Québec’s Reservations Sales Centre.
As an added incentive, the tour operator is providing an additional 2% commission on WestJet Vacations Québec client bookings made between May 14 and July 31, 2024 for travel between November 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025, for a total of 10% commission during the promotional window.
Said Chayer: “We are thrilled to offer an additional 2% commission to travel advisors as a special, introductory offer to celebrate this important launch and thank them for their ongoing dedication to supporting our mutual clients.”
Travel advisors will find up-to-date information on flights for the 2025 winter season, along with destinations and resort partners available to clients online at www.VacancesWestJetQuebec.com and on the Sunwing Vacations Group Agent Portal, along with Frequently Asked Questions to assist them in the research and booking phases.
Travel advisors can also contact the WestJet Vacations Québec Sales Centre at 1-877-665-6045 for specific questions or guidance, with fees waived for Sales Centre support until Aug. 14, 2024, if the inquiry is specific to WestJet Vacations Québec bookings.
Go to www.VacancesWestJetQuebec.com for more.
TOP PHOTO
Seen from l to r, are Andrew Dawson – President, Sunwing Vacations Group; Angela Avery – WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief People, Corporate & Sustainability Officer; Alexis von Hoensbroech – Chief Executive Officer, The WestJet Group; Samantha Taylor – Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Sunwing Vacations Group; and Mike Scott – WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.
