Aston Hotels Continues 65th Anniversary Celebration with Visits to Travel Agents Across Canada
HONOLULU, HI - October 3, 2013 - Aston Hotels & Resorts recently visited 600 travel agents in key markets across Canada, sharing the value of an Aston vacation as the company celebrates its 65th anniversary.
The Aston sales team traveled to Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton, updating travel agents on important property news, upcoming specials and more. The team visited 1,000 travel agents in eight states across the United States earlier this summer, stopping in Northern and Southern California, Washington, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan.
“Aston has had an incredible year, with two new properties in Hawaii and Florida, improvements to our industry-leading STARs Online travel agent incentive program, and several new promotions, including our 65th anniversary HawaiianMiles sweepstakes,” said Shari Chang, senior vice president of sales, marketing and revenue management for Aston. “Our recent visits to travel agents throughout the U.S. and Canada allow us to spread the word about our newest offerings and incentives, ensuring the best value and experience for our guests.”
Aston's travel agent programs are renowned across the industry, making it easier for agents to book and stay at Aston's 28 properties. STARs Online is a free web-based program that provides travel agents in the U.S. and Canada with points, bonuses and free nights for bookings, as well as the ability to track incentives, submit bookings and redeem rewards efficiently and conveniently. Aston also offers world-class sales support; discounts and commissions; familiarization tours; and “eduVacations” where travel agents can learn, stay and play at Aston properties.
About Aston Hotels & Resorts
Aston Hotels & Resorts operates a diverse range of condominium resorts and hotels with accommodations from hotel rooms and condominium suites, to villas and cottages that suit any lifestyle, taste or budget. Based in Honolulu, the company manages over 4,300 units in 28 properties on the four major Hawaiian Islands, South Lake Tahoe, California, Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, and Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit www.AstonHotels.com or call toll free 866-774-2924.
Aston is an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG) a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.
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