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RECENT PRESS RELEASES

Nov 2, 2011
Classic Vacations Enhances "Head over Heels for Hawaii" Promotion
Classic Vacations, a top luxury travel wholesaler, announces enhanced savings and new partners for their very successful Hawaii promotion. Read More >>



Oct 20, 2011
Grand Velas Riviera Maya Hosts Classic Vacations 2011 Marketing Partners Event
Playa del Carmen, Mexico (October 20, 2011) – Classic Vacations will send its top producing 100 travel agencies of 2010 to AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico for its annual Marketing Partners Event, November 13-16, 2011. This year will be the first time the Marketing Partners Event is held in Mexico and at an all inclusive property. Read More >>



Sep 6, 2011
Classic Vacations Announces Annual Sales Meeting in Mexico
Classic Vacations will send its national sales team to Mexico for its annual sales meeting, September 18-22, 2011. Read More >>



May 2, 2011
“Head over Heels for Hawaii” Promotion Extended
Due to popular demand, travel advisors will have continued access to Classic’s Head Over Heels for Hawaii promotion which includes savings in airfare, car rentals, hotels and instant credits. Read More >>



Apr 25 2011
Classic Vacations Fills Two Key Sales Positions
Classic Vacations, a top luxury travel wholesaler, announced today that two key sales positions have been filled with the promotion of Dave Ferran, Senior Director of Sales; and strategic new hire, Libby Thorton, Regional Director of Sales. Read More >>



Apr. 1, 2011
Get the Best Price to Romantic Tahiti with Classic Vacations
Classic Vacations is offering a price guarantee to beautiful Tahiti, plus a complimentary tour and activity package. Read More >>



Mar. 15, 2011
Classic Vacations Announces Concierge Italy: Italian bookings now include special requests and services
With Concierge Italy, travel advisors can now enhance their clients’ vacation itinerary with services beyond Classic’s current portfolio... Read More >>



Mar. 7, 2011
Classic Vacations Launches Online Customization Tools: Travel advisors can now create their own Private Label site
Classic has launched two new online customization tools to help travel advisors with marketing and providing an even higher level of customer service. Read More >>



Mar. 1, 2011
Classic Vacations Upgrades “Head over Heels for Hawaii” Promotion
Classic Vacations, a top luxury travel wholesaler, announces exciting savings and an extended booking window for their very popular Hawaii promotion. Read More >>



Jan. 25, 2011
Classic Vacations, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, recently hosted their annual Caribbean Vendor Awards event at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica in Montego Bay during the Caribbean Marketplace.
Classic Vacations, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, recently hosted their annual Caribbean Vendor Awards event at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica in Montego Bay during the Caribbean Marketplace. David Hu, Co-President of Classic Vacations, summarized Classic’s Caribbean success in 2010 and reflected on the strong start for 2011. Read More >>



Jan. 18, 2011
Classic Vacations is Now Connected-Travel Advisors now get the best prices and fastest confirmations
Classic Vacations, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, is now connected via HBSI® and Outrigger Direct Connect to over 27 properties in Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. HBSI and Outrigger technologies connect travel suppliers and distributors for instant transmission of availability, rates, inventory, and reservation confirmations.
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Nov. 29, 2010
Classic Vacations Announces Collections Program: The World's Finest 5-Star Hotels and Resorts by Invitation Only
Classic Vacations, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, has assembled the most exclusive five-star properties in Classic’s current portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts for a marketing program called Collections. Read More >>



Sep. 24, 2010
Classic Vacations Holds National Sales Meeting in the Islands of Tahiti
Classic Vacations held their annual National Sales Meeting in the islands of Tahiti this year. They brought thirty members of their team to the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora for a business building event. The executive team with the business development managers and directors focused on product education, sales training and sharing best practices.
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Aug. 5, 2010
Classic Vacations to Protect Travelers Impacted by Mexicana Airline’s Bankruptcy Proceedings
In the wake of Mexicana Airlines ceasing sales activities and limiting all of Mexicana Airlines sales channels from offering flights, taking bookings and issuing tickets, Classic Vacations® has implemented the following policy to help Travel Agents serve their clients who have purchased Mexicana tickets through Classic®.

In a proactive effort, Classic will contact all agents with affected bookings to assist with customer service.
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April 30, 2010
Classic Vacations’ Mexico Director Honored as Speaker at XXXV Tianguis Turistico Opening Ceremony
ACAPULCO, MEXICO, April 30, 2010 – Classic Vacations’ Federico Moreno-Nickerson, Director of Product Development Mexico and Caribbean, spoke at the lunch at the opening of the XXXV Tianguis Turistico, Mexico’s leading travel business marketplace event April 25.
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March 19, 2010
Classic Vacations Announces Its Top Romantic Getaways
Classic Vacations, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, has singled out some of the most romantic properties from its partner hotels and worked closely with them to create incomparable romantic travel experiences for its 2010 “Classic Romance” program.

“Romance is one market segment that we will always be able to count on, whether they are on their Honeymoon, celebrating their anniversary or just want a romantic get away. We are always looking for ways to provide the best romantic travel experiences possible,” says Greg Bernd, Co-President of Classic Vacations. “We have put together some exceptional romance themed promotions, special privileges and pampering that only Classic Vacations can offer.”
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January 15, 2010
Classic Vacations Awards Its Top Caribbean Hotel Partners
at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Assn’s Caribbean Marketplace
Classic Vacations, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, recognized its top Caribbean hotel partners this weekend at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s annual Caribbean Marketplace. Read More >>



January 11, 2010
Classic Vacations Launches Hawaii Travel Incentive Program
Classic Vacations®, one of the top luxury travel wholesalers, is launching “The Grand Offer” – a special Hawaii travel promotion that, in total, can save clients up to $1,000 on their Hawaiian vacation. Read More >>