Canuckiwi - Sell Your Way to the USA! Exclusive FAM Opportunity for Australian & New Zealand Travel Agents

Qantas, American Airlines, Destination DC, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, Oklahoma Tourism, Travel Nevada, Utah Office of Tourism, and Visit Anchorage, in partnership with Brand USA, are thrilled to present an incredible opportunity for Australian and New Zealand retail travel agents. This exclusive incentive gives top-selling agents the chance to earn one of five coveted spots on self-guided and self-driven FAM itineraries across the USA! 

“This year, we’re excited to present this amazing collaboration between our valued destination partners, American Airlines, Qantas, and Brand USA,” said Corey Marshall, Director of Canuckiwi. “With just 15 exclusive spots available, this is an incredible opportunity for Australian and New Zealand travel agents to demonstrate their expertise, sell the USA, and experience these remarkable destinations firsthand.” 

How to Earn Your Place: 

Agents can accumulate points by selling American Airlines and Qantas flights, land packages, and completing Brand USA Discovery Program training.

• 1 point for every round-trip return airfare booked to the USA with American Airlines or Qantas. 

  
  

• 1 additional point for every PNR that includes Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Washington, DC, Dallas Fort Worth, or Anchorage. 

  
  

• 1 additional point for every land package (hotels, tours, sightseeing) booked in a participating destination. 

  
  

• 1 additional point for completing a Brand USA Discovery Program badge featuring a participating destination. (Agents must hold Silver Status or above.) 

  
  

Selling Period: 

Australia Incentive: 17 February 2025 – 12 May 2025 

New Zealand Incentive: 3 July 2025 – 12 September 2025 

What’s Included in the FAM Package? 

• Round-trip economy class airfare with American Airlines or Qantas from Sydney or Auckland to either Anchorage (ANC), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS) / Reno-Tahoe (RNO), Salt Lake City (SLC) or Washington, DC (DCA). 

  
  

• A 5 – 6 night self-guided or self-drive inclusive land FAM package.

  
  

• Accommodation, rental car (if required), activities, and some meals.

  
  

• Each FAM will include three travel agents, with 15 spots available across five destinations. 

Important Dates:

• Selling Period: January 15 – March 31, 2025 

• Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025 

  
  

• Winners Announced: April 11, 2025 

  
  

How to Register: 

To participate, submit your name, agency, and contact details by:

Australia Incentive Deadline: 1 May 2025 

New Zealand Incentive Deadline: 1 September 2025 

Registrations will close after these dates, but agents can continue earning points until the selling period ends. 

Tracking sheets will be provided to all participating agents to monitor points and sales. Full incentive details will be sent via email upon registration. 

Don’t Miss Out!  

This is your chance to experience the USA firsthand while boosting your sales. Start earning points today and secure your spot on an unforgettable FAM trip! 

For further inquiries, contact Peri McCardle at Canuckiwi Ltd. peri@canuckiwi.com.

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For more information about Canuckiwi, visit www.canuckiwi.com.

About Us:

Canuckiwi Ltd is a business consulting and representation firm with offices located in Auckland (New Zealand), Sydney & Brisbane (Australia) and Vancouver (Canada). They specialise in consumer advertising, events, tourism & travel trade marketing, social media & public relations. For more information about Canuckiwi and their services visit www.canuckiwi.com