Benefits Brochure

Elevated Benefits.

Inspired Travel Advisors.

Member Driven.

Why Signature?

YOUR VISION<>OUR INSPIRATION

Signature Travel Network® works for its members and YOU. All tools and programs are designed to serve YOUR unique needs. Signature is dedicated to providing its advisors with a competitive advantage.

THE SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE We are a member-owned, member-directed travel cooperative, comprised of top-tier travel agencies and more than 7,000 travel advisors. With $8 billion in annual sales, the network’s significant buying power is leveraged by worldwide partnerships. By choice, we’re not the biggest network. Our mission? To be the highest-performing network, maximizing the profitability and earning opportunity of every member, while honoring one common objective: To serve the personal needs of the discerning traveler.

CRUISE 32+ cruise partners HOTELS + RESORTS 1,100 global hotels, resorts, villas, and spas offering exclusive privileges. Signatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suite and Villa Privileges ensure an elevated level of luxury for suite clients.

LAND AND TOUR 85+ global destination specialists 50+ tour operators & land suppliers SPECIALTY SUPPLIERS Travel insurance, car rentals, air consolidators, airline partners, rail, travel & business services

Vetted + Vast IN GOOD COMPANY

We meticulously select our global partners. As such, your clients will travel with the best in the business and experience bespoke service.

1,200+ PREFERRED SUPPLIER PARTNERS Exclusive privileges and insider access help members close sales, build loyalty and maximize earning opportunities. Expect unwavering support throughout the entire marketing, planning, booking, travel and post-travel process. Signature works for its members and celebrates the collective strengths of its network, which is comprised of more than 7,000 front-line advisors.

3 Pillars

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY

PROPRIETARY TOOLS THAT MAXIMIZE SALES + MINIMIZE HASSLE. SALES & MARKETING

• Intentional Messaging: Celebrate your brand, not Signature’s.

• Custom Content: Authentic, editorial-driven publications (print and digital).

• Direct Database: Annual database segmentation + analysis.

• Opt-In: List selection for marketing materials.

• Direct Mail: 80+ annual campaigns.

• One Step Ahead: Quarterly change-of address services.

• Authentic Campaigns: Customizable email marketing campaigns.

TECHNOLOGY

• SigNet: Online agency portal and info center designed for front-line advisors.

• Pocket Travel Consultant: Mobile itinerary app, powered by Axus, for all stages of vacation.

• Hotel Connection: Proprietary booking engine for Signature’s Hotels and Resorts Program.

• Client Reach: Customized communication platform for clients.

• Cruise Track: Monitors booked and quoted cruises and automatically notifies advisors of price, itinerary, and amenity changes.

TRAINING & NETWORKING

• Signature University: 24/7 online learning portal provides self-paced, multi-media destination, product, sales and marketing training.

• Signature Conference: Signature’s largest annual event, with more than 2,300 attendees.

• Educational Journeys: Exclusive access to experience preferred suppliers’ products and first-hand destination expertise.

• Regional Destinations & Sales Seminars: Educational events across U.S. cities.

• Embark Sales & Marketing Bootcamp: Fast-track to success for new-to-industry advisors.

By the Numbers DIVERSE NETWORK. BIG IMPACT.

$8 Billion+

ANNUAL SALES

1956

WHEN SIGNATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NETWORK WAS ESTABLISHED

250,000

PER ISSUE CIRCULATION OF ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES MAGAZINE.

22,000

HOUSEHOLDS ON AVERAGE MAILING LIST

7,000+ FRONT-LINE TRAVEL ADVISORS

>200

MEMBER AGENCIES

10 Million

DIRECT EMAIL AND MARKETING PIECES EACH YEAR

600+

RETAIL LOCATIONS: U.S., CANADA, AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND + THE CARIBBEAN

TRUSTED SERVICE. MEMBER FOCUSED. A FAMILY CULTURE

WE INVITE AND CAREFULLY SELECT OUR MEMBER AGENCIES AND SUPPLIERS. THE RESULT? OUR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES PEOPLE WITH PERSONALITY. AS UNIQUE AS YOU. joinsignaturetravelnetwork.com

“Signature is undoubtedly the premier organization in the travel industry. The marketing and technology programs, along with The Signature Collection, are so valuable, but I find the people, staff, and other members the most valuable asset.”

--MATT CERVONE, JUST CRUISES & VACATIONS

“The annual Signature Conference provides the forum to truly discern the client experience.”

-- ANGELA RICE, PALM COAST TRAVEL

“My favorite Signature Tool is ClientReach—it always makes me look like a rock star! It builds stronger relationships with my clients and leads to referrals of new ones.”

-- DENISE SCHAEFER, PLAZA TRAVEL

“Signature continually provides the latest technology and new channels for me to grow my business. Signature’s outstanding relationships with their preferred suppliers allow me excellent networking and educational travel opportunities.”

-- MINDY CRENSHAW, TRAVELSTORE