With airport parking offering travel advisors another way to add value to their clients’ trips, Park’N Fly is looking to strengthen its connections with the Canadian travel trade. In this week’s Take 5, Frank DeCesare, VP Sales and Marketing, discusses the company’s new Travel Agent Learning Hub, agency incentives and exclusive client savings, and how advisors can make airport parking part of the vacation planning conversation.

1.Airport parking is an important part of the overall travel experience, but it’s not always top of mind when clients are booking a vacation. Why should travel advisors make Park’N Fly part of the conversation?

“Every great vacation starts before a traveller reaches their destination, and getting to the airport is an important part of that journey. Airport parking is an opportunity for travel advisors to add value to their clients’ overall travel experience by helping them plan one more important detail before departure.

“Park’N Fly offers travellers a convenient, reliable and affordable alternative to airport parking, with Self Park and Valet services available at major airports across Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax. Whether clients are travelling for a weekend getaway, an extended vacation or a business trip, we make getting to and from the airport easier.

“For advisors, recommending Park’N Fly is also a simple way to enhance the service they provide. It gives clients one less thing to worry about, helps them start their vacation with greater peace of mind, and provides an opportunity to offer additional savings through exclusive travel agent programs.”

2.What makes Park’N Fly a competitive airport parking option, and what should advisors know about the services available to their clients?

“Park’N Fly has been Canada’s leading airport parking provider for over 50 years, and our focus has always been on making airport parking as convenient and straightforward as possible.

“We offer a variety of Self Park and Valet options in lots across the country, giving travellers the flexibility to choose the service that best suits their needs, preferences and budget. Our services are designed to simplify the airport experience, with convenient airport access and shuttle transportation at our participating locations.

“Another important advantage is the ability to reserve parking in advance through parknfly.ca. We encourage travellers to book online before departure to secure their parking and take advantage of available online savings and promotions.

“Advisors can confidently recommend Park’N Fly knowing they are offering their clients an established Canadian brand with a long history of serving travellers and a commitment to making every trip a little easier.”

3.Park’N Fly recently launched a new Travel Agent Hub. What resources are available, and how does it help advisors grow their business?

“We recognize that travel advisors are busy professionals who need access to the right information, tools and resources without having to search in multiple places. That’s why we launched our new Travel Agent Learning Hub – a centralized online resource designed specifically for the Canadian travel trade.

“The hub provides one-stop access to booking tools, product information, marketing resources and travel agent incentives, making it easier for advisors to recommend, promote and book Park’N Fly for their clients.

“Through the hub, advisors can access our Travel Agent Portal, where they can make reservations using their unique agency discount code, as well as customized digital e-coupons that provide savings for their clients. We also feature our digital advertising library, with ready-to-use web banners and graphics that agencies can incorporate into their own marketing.

“Importantly, advisors can also learn more about our Agency Free Day Program, which allows participating agencies to earn free parking vouchers on qualifying bookings.

“We want the hub to be an ongoing resource for advisors where they can return to for product knowledge and marketing support.”

4.How is Park’N Fly rewarding travel advisors and travel agencies for recommending its services?

“We believe our relationship with the travel trade should be mutually beneficial. Travel advisors play an important role in helping travellers plan their vacations, and we want to recognize and reward the business they bring to Park’N Fly.

“Our Agency Free Day Program is one of the ways we do that. Through qualifying bookings, travel agencies can earn free parking vouchers, creating an added benefit for agencies and their teams.

“We also provide agency-specific discount codes that advisors can pass on to their clients, along with customized digital e-coupons that allow them to extend exclusive savings to their clients. Plus, advisors get 50% off regular rates at locations from Montreal to Vancouver, and 25% off at the Halifax location when they travel. It’s our way of thanking our valued advisor partners.

“We’re committed to continuing to strengthen our relationships with Canadian travel agencies and finding new ways to support the people who help make travel happen.”

5.As Park’N Fly continues to invest in its relationship with the Canadian travel trade, what can travel advisors expect looking ahead?

“The travel industry is constantly evolving, and we recognize that our success is closely connected to the relationships we build with travel advisors and agencies across Canada.

“Our focus is on making Park’N Fly easier to sell, easier to book and more rewarding for the travel trade. The launch of our Travel Agent Hub is an important step in that direction, providing advisors with a dedicated destination for product information, booking resources, marketing tools and incentives.

“We also see significant opportunity to build stronger awareness of airport parking as an important part of the travel planning conversation. With more travellers looking for convenience, value and a seamless experience from the moment they leave home, Park’N Fly is well positioned to complement the vacation packages, cruises and air travel that advisors are already selling.

“We want Park’N Fly to be a trusted extension of the travel advisor’s offering. When advisors recommend us, their clients benefit from a more convenient airport experience, and advisors have another way to deliver value and strengthen their client relationships.”

For more information, go to https://www.parknfly.ca/travel-agents/.