Become a Home Based Travel Agent

 
A message From Starwood's
Vice President of Global Customer Partnerships
Chris Austin

Dear Travel Professionals,

This is Chris Austin, vice president of Global Customer Partnerships, Leisure & Luxury Sales for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. We began a relationship with Joanie and Tom and this incredible growing network of smart travel professionals earlier this year, and you have responded extremely well! As we close 2009, I wanted to personally thank you for your support in this challenging year for all of us. We fully recognize that you have choices for your customers and we are thankful that you have entrusted them to us.

With just a few short weeks remaining in 2009, there is still time to satisfy your clients’ last minute travel wishes and provide yourself a chance to win one million Starpoints in our 2009 Book and Win BIG sweepstakes. Only bookings consumed by years’ end will qualify.

It’s no secret that Mexico among the hardest hit destinations in 2009, but we at Starwood added to our portfolio there this year with the incredible St. Regis Punta Mita, and we are ready and waiting for your customers to return! Why not suggest an escape to the warm Mexico sun to your customers? Christmas and New Year's space at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos and The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta is still available!  Check for new flights that have recently been scheduled and are showing seat availability or even think of Private Jets and combine them with suite accommodations at one of these fine Starwood Mexico resorts.

At The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort for romantic Christmas days I might suggest a Deluxe Ocean View room with rates from $1035 USD, including a poolside cabaña at the adult pool. For a family getaway, there is still connecting combinations including a Two Bedroom Beachfront Suite with private pool, complimentary Children's Club. At the Westin Los Cabos: Escape the cold and celebrate the holidays, recharge before returning back home to start the New Year.”

As part of this year-end promotion, consumers booking Los Cabos for December 23rd – January 2nd will receive a gift certificate for 2 free nights to be used one year after checkout. Minimum 4 nights stay is required.  Rates start from $389 USD. To book our customers and register for your last chance to win, visit www.starwoodpro.com”

And if you find yourself with a bit of downtime during the holidays, use it to improve your business and sales skills. We are launching our fourth ProLearning module, Managing Customer Expectations, next week. We developed these modules to share our sales and business development learnings with you, our travel professional partners.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Starwood and thanks for your business in this challenging year! I have a feeling this incredible group will continue to grow and we hope to grow with you in 2010!

Chris