2. Choose from over 160 tours to all 7 continents

3. Why Collette since 1918…
In 1962, when Dan Sullivan, Sr. purchased the then-tiny Collette Tours from Jack Collette, it was a family affair. Dan’s sisters guided tours. His children worked in the mailroom. Generations later, Collette has grown, but family has remained at its heart. It’s a part of the culture.
Today, Dan Sullivan, Jr. is Collette’s President and CEO. Family members work throughout the company, sharing in the passion for travel and family that has helped shape Collette into a company that encompasses these same values.
We are the most experienced major US tour operator
The oldest major tour operator in North America
Family run business since 1918!

4. The benefit from working with us
Nearly 100 years of travel experience
Worldwide buying power
Debt Free
Highest Rating from Dun & Bradstreet (4 A2)
Free $50 million dollar professional liability insurance
Travel Collette Loyalty (TLC) Program
Collette Vacations enjoys a consistently high rating from Dun & Bradstreet. We are debt-free. We are also proud members of the National Tour Association, the American Society of Travel Agents and the United States Tour Operators Association – USTOA. Members in USTOA are backed by their one-million dollar Travelers Assistance Program, protecting consumers’ deposits. We’ve had a long history of business success and financial stability.

5. Worldwide Praise & Recognition:
• Voted Best Place to Work in RI 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012
• Leisure Group Travel magazine’s Annual Reader’s Choice Awards
winner for Favorite Tour Operator.
• Nominated as Travel Weekly “Reader’s Choice Award for Excellence.”
• Nominated as Travel Age West “Best Tour Operator, Escorted.”

6. Collette has the largest sales force of any tour operator.
We operate in 4 major markets with offices in the US, Canada, UK & Australia. Each market has its own team of marketing and sales people.

7. Collette Tour Managers
Drawing on
their own rich backgrounds
and an extensive training process, our passionate team of
Tour Managers delivers
first-class
customer
service.
Only 1% of applicants ever lead a tour.
Collette Tour Managers
We have won awards year after year for our tour managers. We even beat out guides in the 5 star market!

8. A history of group success
Group Affinities
A history of group success
Banks
Credit Unions
Chambers of Commerce
Church Groups
Educational Groups
Alumni Associations
NPR / PBS
Retirement
Communities
These are some of the various types of groups we work with.
Collette partners with
38,000+ Group Organizations

9. The Collette Difference
“Worry-free” Waiver
A diverse collection of brands
Unique Dining Experiences
Great tours at a great value
Door to Door Transportation
We take care of All the details
4 star overall experience
More Inclusive
No Discounting policy protects our partners
Financial Stability
Many have come to trust Collette’s tours to be the most inclusive, safe and hassle-free way to travel.

10. Use multiple distribution channels
Group Leaders
Collette provides a start-to-finish travel solution for those looking to put together a group travel experience
Direct to Consumer
Collette seeks to engage potential travelers via nearly every form of media
Travel Agents
Collette partners with thousands of travel agents, educating them on our tours and unique selling advantages
Group Leaders – this is the group that can qualify for President’s Club and makes up about 50% of our revenue.

11. President’s Club
This was our President’s Club group in Switzerland last year

12. President’s Club What is President’s Club?
Group Leaders that achieve a minimum of $230,000 in sales annually with Collette. This group represents more than $40,000,000 in travelled revenue with Collette annually
Mix of meetings and sightseeing in a destination we tour to. Focus on educating them on the host destination so they sell it!
The “Mega Fam”
These group leaders make a lucrative career just by organizing group travel. They have hundreds of thousands of people that want to travel specifically with them and will go to whatever destination the Group Leader selects.
We have some meeting time but most time is spent experiencing the destination – seeing the sights, meeting the locals, tasting the flavors, experiencing what clients would on tour. On the trip that are posting and ing to their follower base and when they come home they are selling this tour because people sell what they know.
We refer to our President’s Club as a mega fam because that is exactly what it is – this is a business development opportunity, We are brining you our very top accounts to host – the ROI on this event is incredible

13. President’s Club The benefits of hosting
Widespread brand exposure to our top accounts, sales managers & executives.
The support of Collette’s Global sales force (the largest in the industry!) who will follow up with these group travel decision-makers immediately following the event to generate immediate sales for your product.
Results!
In 2014 we took our President’s Club to Ireland …
Itineraries more than tripled
Guest rooms booked nearly doubled
Estimated revenue for the destination nearly doubled
This is an excellent opportunity for both of us in this new partnership but we need your help. We have major costs to cover with airline tickets, ground transportation, meals, and attractions which is why we are asking for the help of our partners.
This is the very best way to kick start sales to your region, by showing our top accounts what you have to offer and banishing any doubts or fears they may have about the destination.

14. President’s Club Last year’s host: Switzerland
"The Presidents Club was a fantastic opportunity for Switzerland. The best-selling group leaders and Collette's top management fell in love with Switzerland. It was an epic trip with a wonderful group from across North America. The Presidents Club will boost overnights in Switzerland over the next 3 years and help develop new tours and additional revenue for our country. The ROI for hosting this great groups is already beginning to materialize. Given the chance to host again, we'd jump at the opportunity. " – Pascal Prinz, Trade Manager

15. We believe travel is vital to a life well-lived and our mission is to enhance life’s journey through travel.
Thank you.