PUERTO VALLARTA — Mexico’s Velas Resorts has expanded its incentive bonus program for travel agents, giving them more opportunities to earn rewards and different levels of certification.

The Velas Resorts Experts program allows agents to become experts on Velas Resorts properties by completing video lessons and quizzes about each resort. As each quiz is passed, the agent becomes more qualified and moves up in the different levels of certification: Velas Expert, Master Agent, and Elite Agent.

Agents are rewarded with generous bonuses and access to special amenities, complimentary nights, suite upgrades and VIP amenities for their clients, as well as a 50% extra bonus for all reservations and qualified bookings made during the first month of their Velas Expert registration. This bonus is in addition to any commissions made.

A referral program is also valid where, in addition to the above benefits, agents are also awarded for referring teammates to the Velas Experts program. Payment of bonuses take place within 30 days after the customers have left the hotel.

To achieve ‘Velas Expert’, agents must book 1-29 room nights and become a certified expert in at least one hotel to earn 1,000 welcome points, an anniversary gift, day pass and other perks.

A Master agent must reserve 50 room nights and be certified in all five Velas Resorts. This will earn 2,000 additional points, bonus payouts with prepaid Visa card, access to specialized segment certifications (weddings, groups and conventions), and a checkbook with special amenities for clients.

Finally, Elite Agents must book at least 75 room nights, as well as maintain their expert certification in all five Velas Resorts to earn 3,500 additional points, plus the most exclusive guest amenities for clients. The multiple benefits are accumulative and increase as agents progress through the curriculum. Points can be used towards stays at any of the resorts or at an online store with spa & beauty salon services, insuite amenities and more.

Agents can easily register at velasexperts.com and complete the video lessons and quizzes to obtain an expert certification for each property. Velas Resorts comprises four luxury all-inclusive properties in Vallarta-Nayarit and Riviera Maya, with a fifth opening on Dec. 20 in Los Cabos.

Go to velasresorts.com for more details.