Transat Distribution Canada launches outside sales agent program

Montreal, March 23, 2016 – Transat Distribution Canada (TDC), the country’s leading retail distributor of holiday travel, today launched Transat Travel Agent@Home, aimed at home-based travel sales professionals.

“The launch of our new Transat Travel Agent@Home program is a real commitment to the fastest-growing segment in our industry,” says Joseph Adamo, General Manager, TDC. “With this new robust and agent-friendly program, we now round out TDC’s lineup of value propositions: from branded franchise locations to affiliate member agencies and now independent agents who can rely on our industry-leading programs and support.”

With Transat Travel Agent@Home, member sales agents will benefit from the strength and credibility of the Transat Travel flagship brand, renowned for delivering exceptional travel experiences all over the world. They will be able to offer their customers the full range of Transat holiday travel products, including Transat Travel Insurance, gift cards, and the AIR MILES® Reward Program.

Agent@Home is an extensive program that delivers best-in-class benefits to agents, including superior commissions, support and training on products, a professional Web presence, as well as an exclusive insurance and incentive plan. Agents will also have access to Transat’s marketing campaigns and customer relationship marketing (CRM) tools, such as the Star Traveller rewards program, allowing them to recognize their best customers.

TDC already hosts more than 100 outside agents, who are self-employed travel professionals benefiting from substantial experience, expertise and background knowledge.

For more information on the program or to join, visit transatagentathome.com today.

About Transat Distribution Canada

Transat Distribution Canada is Canada's leading retail distributor of holiday travel, with some 500 outlets. The network, which is associated with Transat A.T. Inc., includes the Club Voyages, Voyages en Liberté, Voyages Transat, Transat Travel, TravelPlus and Marlin Travel brands, as well as other affiliate members. Transat A.T. Inc. is an integrated international tour operator with more than 60 destination countries and that distributes products in over 50 countries.

For further information: Joseph Adamo, General Manager - 514 987-1022, ext. 4340 - Joseph.Adamo@transat.com