Travel Professionals International

PROPOSAL TO THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MR. DAVE ANGUSWEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009

About TPI

• Canada’s largest network of independent travel consultants

• Over 750 consultants coast to coast• Dedicated to providing personalized travel solutions for

leisure and business clients• Innovative and committed to the success of travel agents• Celebrates 15th anniversary in 2009

Accreditations & Awards

• International Air Transport Association (IATA) • Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA)• Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA )• The Better Business Bureau (BBB)• BC Travel Act and the Travel Industry of Ontario (TICO) • 2008 Travel Network of the Year• 2009 Air Canada Circle of Excellence

Professional Travel Services

• Air Travel Reservations and Flight Passes • Hotel/Accommodation Reservations• Vehicle Rentals• Travel Insurance – by trip or annual program• Arranging and Booking Conferences • Incentive Travel

Professional Travel Services

• Visa Applications• Travel Advisories• Traveler Health Information –

Inoculations / Vaccinations• 24/7 Emergency Ticketing• On-Line Booking Engine

Personal Travel Services

• All Inclusive Vacation Reservations• Customized Vacation Plans• Escorted Motor Coach Tours• Eco-Tours• Safaris• Group Travel – Family Reunions, Weddings,

Vow Renewals

Personal Travel Services

• Cruises, Golf and Ski Vacations • Travel Insurance & Advisories• Health Information –

Inoculations/Vaccinations• On-Line Booking Engine• Travel Merchandise – On-Line Store

Primary Preferred Suppliers

• RBC Travel Insurance• Air Canada, WestJet, NorthWest and air

carriers around the world• Air Canada Vacations, WestJet Vacations,

Transat Holidays, Signature Vacations, Sunquest Vacations and many other reputable tour companies

Primary Preferred Suppliers

• Princess Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines and many other cruise companies

• Trafalgar Tours, Insight Tours, Goway Adventures motor coach touring and other packaged tour companies

• National Car Rental, Alamo Car Rental, AutoEurope and other car rental agencies as required

Why TPI? Money Savings!• I can source the most cost efficient travel itinerary to avoid

expensive stopovers. • I have powerful search engines to research suppliers from

obscure to giant for the best travel pricing available. • I have access to consolidators exclusive to travel consultants. • I receive special pricing notifications and deals from suppliers.

Why TPI? Time Savings!• I know the shortcuts and efficiencies, who to call and how to

get the job done quickly. • I can save your travel arranger hours of effort and time. • I have knowledge of destinations to save research time. • Make just one call to arrange all elements of your travel

requirements.

Why TPI? My Knowledge!• I am a seasoned traveler personally and professionally, both

domestically and internationally. I’ve ‘been there, done that’.

• I provide up to date Travel Advisory information. • I have the information resources of the 750 member TPI team

at my fingertips.

Why TPI? My Accessibility• I am here for you on evenings and weekends, if required. • My office doesn’t close and if you have a travel emergency,

we are available by toll-free number from anywhere in the world.

• You can book travel or do research on my website 24/7.

Why TPI? My Efficiency

• Advise me of the urgency and type of travel requirements and I will respond accordingly.

• Need to travel tomorrow? I will work with you until the job is done!

Why TPI? Simple Documentation• A comprehensive itinerary confirms your travel arrangements

and confirmations.• E-Tickets and E-Invoices are sent to you via the Internet. • Personal delivery and explanation of complicated itineraries.

Why TPI? Destination Information• If your trip is more complex, I will provide you with Travel

Advisories and general information about your destination so that you don’t have any ‘surprises’ upon arrival.

• This may include climate information, currency advice, health and travel advisories, vaccination information and maps.

• It may also include lists of top restaurants or ‘things to do’ when you arrive.

• These ‘extras’ make my service unique.

Why TPI? Timely Reminders• Reminder and Follow-up. Let me be your memory! • Schedule changes? You’ll hear from me at once!• I will send you timely reminders so that you are ‘on

top’ of your travel game at all times.

Travel with confidenceDid you know that when you leave Canada, 90%

of your government medical insurance is left behind? • Unfortunate events happen even to the most experienced travelers.• Your credit card and employee insurance plans may not cover

everything, and often don’t.• Cancellation insurance protects your travel investment from the

unexpected before you travel. Interruption insurance covers you for emergencies while you are away.

• Emergency medical insurance provides coverage no matter where you’re traveling and is available 24/7 toll-free or collect.

• Personal effects insurance protects your baggage and belongings.• Ask me about the coverage that’s right for you!

Questions?Let me take the hassle and frustration out of travel

arrangements for you. Should you require further information or would like to

discuss these services in more detail, please just contact me at 275-2686 or via e-mail at dkeizer@tpi.ca