An innovative, leading online travel wholesaler working exclusively with travel agents only

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1 An innovative, leading online travel wholesaler working exclusively with travel agents only

2 About Excite Holidays Since our inception over 10 years ago, Excite Holidays has grown from strength to strength, enjoying significant year on year growth. Today, we are recognised as a leading B2B wholesaler of global travel products across Australia and New Zealand and the wholesale travel provider of choice for thousands of travel companies in the region. Excite Holidays was a finalist for Best Wholesaler International and Best Wholesaler Australia in the prestigious 2012 AFTA National Tourism Awards. Excite Holidays is a Travel Compensation Fund Participant and accredited with IATA and AFTA.

3 What Sets Us Apart Australian owned and operated Access to a vast inventory of travel products Innovative technology Easy to use booking system 24 hour customer support

4 Vast Range of Travel Products Over 250,000 hotels & apartments worldwide Over 5,00 activities Transfers Greek Island Ferry Tickets

5 Hotels & Apartments With over 250,000 hotels and apartments in over 150 countries and continually growing, we have the largest accommodation allotments of any online wholesaler in Australia and New Zealand. We offer many room categories, including club rooms, family rooms, presidential suites and apartments.

6 Activities We offer over 5,500 activities in more than 330 cities worldwide. We provide exciting full day and half day sightseeing tours, featuring everything from adventure and sports to cultural, historical and family activities.

7 Transfers Excite Holidays offers a wide range of transfer services all around the world to the airport or accommodation. Offering high quality, modern and comfortable shuttle, mini-bus or car transfers, we provide a range of flexible options to suit the needs of the customer

8 Greek Island Ferry Tickets Excite Holidays is an Australian Authorised Seller representing four of Greece's largest inter-island ferry companies: Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets.

9 Distribution More than 4,000 travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand trust our online system to book accommodation at the best rates for their customers. We have international expansion plans in place for the near future to Singapore, Indonesia and Dubai.

10 Preferred Partnerships We are preferred partners with a number of prominent travel groups in Australia and New Zealand, where we enjoy preferential treatment over other suppliers, participate in marketing initiatives with their agencies and attend conferences and informational evenings educating agents on new products and destinations.

11 Business Development Managers Our team of BDMs are located all around the country and focus on developing personalised relationships with travel agents.

12 Multiple Rate Options Excite Holidays has teamed up with SiteMinder to provide a quick, easy and proven way to supply dynamic rates and inventory. Excite Holidays can also work with you via FIT rates and traditional allotment.

13 Pricing & Payment Terms We offer a range of pricing and payment options Instant purchase rates Needs to be paid instantly to guarantee booking and are non-refundable. Year Round Rates Rates and inventory provided up to 24 months in advance with a flexible amendment and cancellation policy. No deposit required.

14 Pricing & Payment Terms Terms & Conditions Each rate type may have different conditions and cancellation fees for the same room category. Nett or Gross rates available. Inventory 100% guaranteed availability; bookings cannot be made on a request basis. Easy payment options available for our agents Enett integration via the Excite Holidays website Credit cards Direct deposit

15 Our Website Our extremely user-friendly online booking system has been specifically designed for travel agents and offers instant confirmation for thousands of hotels worldwide. 24 hour online access to the best hotel rates available Fast and reliable system maximises productivity and efficiency

16 Our Technology Innovative, market leading proprietary technology User-friendly and efficient booking system gives clients access to quality global travel products and information at a touch of a button In-house development team who are at the forefront with the latest technology We pride ourselves on developing innovative solutions to ensure our clients needs are exceeded in the most timely and efficient manner

17 Marketing That Connects Designed to increase sales for the travel agent and hotel, Excite Holidays offers a range of online marketing tools.

18 Special Hotel Campaign Increase occupancy with a special offer or promotion. Excite Holidays can promote your hotel using a variety of marketing initiatives, including but not limited to newsletters, social media, banners on our website or BDMs promoting your hotel during agent visits.

19 e-newsletter Over 4,500 travel consultants in Australia and New Zealand subscribe to Excite Mail. Jam packed full of special offers & industry updates, Excite Mail is a travel agent s guide to the specials and destinations we have on offer during the year.

20 Banners Showcase your property on one of our website banners. Promote your special offers to travel agents in Australia and New Zealand.

21 Rewards Program Excite Holidays has a very successful Rewards Program, which allows agents to earn points on every booking made. To encourage bookings, Excite Holidays can run a Rewards Promotion.

22 Social Media We can promote your property on Facebook and encourage agents to share it on their business pages.

23 24 Hour Customer Support Australian based Reservations team available 7 days a week to offer personalised quality service and support. Mondays to Fridays: 8AM - 7PM (AEST) Saturdays: 9AM - 2PM (AEST) Sundays Office closed. Emergency/after hour assistance available or res@exciteholidays.com

24 Get In Touch Matt Owers CONTRACTING MANAGER P E matt@exciteholidays.com Colleen Sutcliffe RESERVATIONS MANAGER P E colleen@exciteholidays.com Joe Karbo GENERAL MANAGER P E joe@exciteholidays.com

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