New for 2013, Elegant Hotels Group in Barbados has launched a new online training programme and rewards scheme for travel agents.

The Elegant Hotels Online Training Academy will allow agents access to six training modules which provide in-depth overviews on each of the group’s five properties as well as key offerings across the hotels, including dining, recreational activities, family offerings, wedding and honeymoon packages and insider tips.

Once agents have successfully completed all of the modules, they will be awarded an Elegant Hotels certification which turns knowledge into revenue by enabling the agents to effectively sell the hotels and resorts to clients.

Elegant Hotels will also be moving its Elegant Hotels Rewards Programme online so that agents can enrol, track their account balance and request redemptions.

Powered by My Booking Rewards, the scheme offers agents the rewards that they deserve, but also makes it easier for them to redeem perks and start enjoying the benefits.

Earning and redeeming points is easy; agents must report all guest bookings at an Elegant Hotels Group property prior to guest arrival to claim one point per booking.

Sylvia Scholey, vice president of sales and marketing for Elegant Hotels Group commented: “We are thrilled to be introducing this comprehensive learning platform as we feel that in order to best sell our product, agents need to be equipped with the training to do so with confidence.

“We hope they will be able take away from this a deeper understanding of our brand and the experiences we are able to offer our guests.

“Now that it’s been made even easier for travel agents to redeem their rewards, we look forward to welcoming them to stay with us in 2013.”