Puerto Vallarta Introduces PV PRO - A Specialist Program for Travel Agents

Travel agents now have the opportunity to become Puerto Vallarta specialists with the new PV Pro Specialist Program. This easy to use, interactive on-line program offers travel agents information and tips on the destination along with perks, incentives and ongoing support to help them sell travel to Puerto Vallarta.

This new interactive program gives travel agents an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on all that the destination has to offer, from its vast array of accommodations, to its internationally acclaimed restaurants, exciting activities that include everything from snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, to eco-tours and canopy tours, ATV excursions, mountain biking, horseback riding, and whale watching, just to name a few!

PV Pro was developed by Destination Ventures; a company that specializes in helping travel agents sell travel to Mexico. Travel agents interested in becoming a Puerto Vallarta specialist can register on-line for the free PV Pro program. The program offers agents numerous benefits including an on-going support program, in addition to perks and incentives to help them better sell the destination. Some of the benefits include:

Certification: Three "Continuing education credits" from The Travel Institute (US) and CITC (Canada), towards earning professional designation as "Certified Travel Counselors."

Sales Materials: Access to sales materials on the interactive online campus in PDF format that can be easily downloaded and printed, ready to hand out to clients

Online Interactive Forum: An innovative online chat room that allows “students” to connect with other agents selling Puerto Vallarta to share tips and ideas on planning itineraries as well as expand their destination knowledge.

Consumer Leads: All Puerto Vallarta specialists will be listed on the official Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board website giving consumers an opportunity to find a PV pro in their area.

Quarterly Newsletter: An electronic newsletter containing valuable news and information on Puerto Vallarta will be e-mailed to all specialists.

Points Program: Graduates can earn reward points for every booking they sell to Puerto Vallarta by registering the details online. Points can be used towards FAM trips to Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta is one of the more popular and fastest growing tourism destinations in Mexico. A destination that’s rich in culture and steeped in tradition, Puerto Vallarta conserves all of the charm and character of an authentic Mexican town and is home to numerous cultural festivals from music, theater and film to culinary arts, traditional indigenous cultures, and colorful religious processions; as well as sports tournaments including championship golf, some of the best game fishing in the world and nautical regattas. Also, its internationally acclaimed restaurants offer some of the finest culinary delights in Mexico.

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Erick Laseca
Mexico Tourism Board
312-228-0517 ext14
erick.laseca@bm.com
http://www.visitmexicopress.com
http://visitpuertovallarta.com