TPI Marketing and Business Development Department:

Role and Benefits:

The TPI Marketing and Business Development Department, in partnership with our preferred suppliers and Vacation.com, will assist each of our agents in implementing successful leisure and corporate marketing programs that will make our TPI travel professionals the most knowledgeable and competitive in the industry.

 

In addition to providing cost effective marketing solutions, the TPI Marketing and Business Development Department's mission also includes to educate, motivate and inspire our agents to take advantage of training and development programs, state of the art technology platforms, and many other tools and services that can turn a home based agent/independent contractor into a more efficient and productive travel professional.

 

The TPI Marketing and Business Development Department plays an important role in the implementation of these programs; by setting up goals, strategies and tactics necessary to provide the agents with marketing tools and supporting other marketing efforts. Our business development specialists are available to assist and meet the demands of the agents and fulfill their needs.

 

The vision of the TPI Marketing and Business Development Department is to be the greatest asset of Travel Planners International and to be recognized among the travel industry as leaders in providing marketing solutions and educational programs, by becoming a role model where the standard is excellence and professionalism.

Hours of Operation – Contacting the Marketing Department:

Phone, live chat and email support from the Marketing Department is available Monday - Friday 9:00am – 6:00 pm.

Programs Offered:

The Marketing Department provides assistance in the development of your marketing plan, business development, and networking skills. The Marketing Department will also answer questions and guide you in education, web design development and advertising opportunities.  The following marketing programs and tools are available to you through the Sales and Marketing Department:

• Creation of promotional items and materials such as personalized flyers, inserts, sample ad slicks, shells, and business cards
• Targeted and non-targeted direct mail programs
• Lead generation programs - special pricing with 4TravelAgents.com
• Assistance with any other type of business development opportunity you may encounter
• Sales contests with preferred suppliers
• Off-site training workshops, conference calls, webinars, ship inspections and Seminars-at-Sea
• Logo Design, Banner Ad Design, and custom Website deisgn and Booking Engine Integration
• Vacation.com Engagement Program (direct mail and email marketing program)
• E-mail marketing campaigns and Internet advertising
• Access to Vacation.com programs, training and resources