TRAVEL ADVISORS HEAD BACK TO THE BEACH DURING GLOBAL TRAVEL ADVISOR DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BEACHES TURKS AND CAICOS

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#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, May 5, 2023 – Over 50 travel advisors came together at Beaches Turks and Caicos this week for a special “Back to the Beach” training experience in celebration of Global Travel Advisor Day.

Hosted by Garth Laird, Vice President Trade Sales for Unique Vacations, Inc. (UVI), UVI Regional Directors, and Beaches Turks and Caicos General Manager James McAnally, the three-day event was a celebration of the critical role travel advisors play in delivering visitors to the Caribbean, and included a visit by Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Minister of Tourism Hon. Josephine Connolly.

“We recognize the vital role that travel advisors play in the successes of our tourism and hospitality industry, bringing our islands and many other destinations into reality for millions of travelers annually,” said Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Minister of Tourism Hon. Josephine Connolly. “Your expertise, knowledge, and passion for travel help guide our visitors towards unforgettable experiences for which we are truly grateful. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you and promoting this beautiful island called the Turks and Caicos Islands, a world class destination.”

The exclusive “Back to the Beach” social media training session was led by UVI Senior BDM Ashley Kooker and UVI BDM Joe Vanderhoff, who teamed up to discuss the evolving social media landscape, Instagram posting strategies, video content production on TikTok and IG Reels, as well as tips for capturing content with new mediums, such as drones, and editing photos.

Another highlight of the event week was a festive luncheon held on Global Travel Advisor Day, May 3, where the TCI travel community — including members of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) and Minister of Tourism Connolly — joined invited guests and hosts in celebrating the irrefutable contribution of travel advisors.

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Header: Aerial shot of Beaches Turks and Caicos

1st insert: Garth Laird, VP Trade Sales for UVI welcomes travel advisors Back to the Beach, UVI’s signature program designed to reinforce the role of BDMs in helping travel advisors find business success. “The relationship between advisors and their local BDMs is essential to our promise of driving business to travel advisor partners,” said Laird.

2nd insert: Beaches Turks and Caicos General Manager, James McAnally, and UVI VP Trade Sales, Garth Laird, were thrilled to welcome TCI Minister of Tourism Hon. Josephine Connolly at a luncheon celebrating Global Travel Advisor Day.

3rd & 4th inserts: UVI Senior BDM Ashley Kooker teams up with UVI BDM Joe Vanderhoff during a Back to the Beach event at Beaches Turks and Caicos. Designed to help advisors target, engage and retain consumers in the digital space, the event is part of an ongoing series of BDM-led events nationwide that put the business of travel advisor partners first. Discussing the evolving world of social media, Kooker provided travel advisors with overviews on Instagram posting strategies, video content production on TikTok and IG Reels, as well as tips for capturing content with new mediums, such as drones, and editing photos.