TORONTO — The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Delta Vacations, marking the host agency’s first partnership with a U.S.-based tour operator.

Effective immediately, the new agreement responds to growing demand from advisors, particularly those working in regions close to the Canada-U.S. border, where clients are increasingly seeking departure options from nearby American gateways.

“Our agents who operate near the Canada/U.S. border have been asking for this,” said Flemming Friisdahl, Founder and CEO of The Travel Agent Next Door. “They have clients who want to travel from U.S. gateways near the border.”

He added: “However, Delta Vacations is also available to clients on any Delta flight from Canada as well.”

Through the partnership, TTAND advisors will gain access to Delta Vacations’ portfolio of vacation packages, which includes more than 5,000 four- and five-star hotels across over 330 destinations worldwide. The offering also includes curated experiences and cultural activities, allowing advisors to build more comprehensive itineraries for their clients.

“We’re thrilled to partner with The Travel Agent Next Door as they introduce Delta Vacations to their advisor community,” said David Bentz, Director of Sales at Delta Vacations. “Together, we’re creating more opportunities for agents to offer trusted, end-to-end vacation experiences across the globe from a broad network of U.S. and Canadian departure points.”

Backed by Delta Air Lines, Delta Vacations provides advisors with a range of tools and support, including flexible payment options, competitive commissions and access to exclusive SkyMiles benefits. The operator also offers marketing and educational resources designed to help advisors grow their business and better serve clients.

For more information, go to www.thetravelagentnextdoor.ca or call (416) 367-8263.