WestJet Vacations & Palladium Host Travel Agency Advisory Board Members Retreat

Image: WestJet Vacations Travel Agent Advisory Board members gathered for a long weekend of networking at the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya. (Photo Credit: WestJet)
Image: WestJet Vacations Travel Agent Advisory Board members gathered for a long weekend of networking at the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya. (Photo Credit: WestJet)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:45 AM ET, Thu May 30, 2024

WestJet Vacations and the Grand Palladium Hotel Group recently partnered to host members of the WestJet Vacation Travel Agent Advisory Board at the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya.

Shannon Cunningham, Agency Sales Manager in Calgary

PHOTO: Shannon Cunningham, Agency Sales Manager in Calgary (Photo by Janice Strong)

Shannon Cunningham, Manager, Leisure Sales for WestJet Vacations, says the gathering “provided the trade a voice,” during a long weekend of networking, with the goals of gaining new insights and awareness and identifying new opportunities “to grow our mutual business together.”

WestJet TAAB

WestJet Vacations Travel Agent Advisory Board members at the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya. (Photo Credit: WestJet)

TAAB members are front-line selling advisors, who act as ambassadors representing WestJet Vacations’ major travel partners across Canada.  

WestJet TAAB

WestJet Vacations Travel Agent Advisory Board members engaged in business sessions and focus groups during the members retreat at Grand Palladium Riviera Maya. (Photo Credit: WestJet)

“We value the TAAB’s commitment and professional perspective, honest and balanced feedback,” said Cunningham.

WestJet Vacations TAAB

WestJet Vacations TAAB members post with WestJet Vacations and Nexus staff. (Photo Credit: WestJet)

“We also value TAAB’s trade advice, as they continue to provide new ideas and opportunities, driving us to be “easier” to do business with. WestJet Vacations has always regarded travel advisors as an extension of our sales team, as the trade is integral to our success,” Cunningham concluded.

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