1. Offer Overview
- Receive a $25 bonus per room per reservation when you refer a new client (one not previously booked with our agency) to make a reservation.
- Offer applies only to brand-new clients—those who have not booked travel with us before.
- No limit on the number of referrals—you earn $25 for each eligible room booked by a qualified new client.
- Duplicate bookings (e.g., same client through multiple referrals, or referring yourself via another email) are not eligible for multiple bonuses.
2. Eligibility & Limitations
- Referrals must result in a confirmed, non-cancelled travel reservation for the bonus to apply.
- Bonus is issued once per room booked under each qualified reservation.
- Referrer and referee must be distinct individuals—self-referrals are ineligible.
3. Redemption
- Bonuses will be issued in the form of a prepaid Visa® or Mastercard® gift card.
- No checks or cash alternatives will be provided.
- As an alternative, referral bonuses may be applied as onboard credit toward future travel reservations made through the agency.
- Gift cards and onboard credits are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Bonuses will be delivered within 30 days of the referred client’s completed travel (post-trip).
4. Duration
- Referral bonuses apply for reservations made (and completed) within the campaign period—from August 19, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
- Bookings made outside this period do not
5. Legal & Compliance
a. Transparency & Truth in Advertising
- All promotional materials will clearly communicate the offer details, eligibility, and any restrictions, aligning with FTC “clear and conspicuous” standards.
b. Anti-Spam Compliance
- You must have explicit consent before sending marketing communications.
- All referral emails must include a clear opt-out/unsubscribe mechanism, in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act.
c. Data Privacy
- We will collect and use personal information (e.g. name, email, reservation details) solely to administer the referral program.
- Data will be stored securely and not shared with third parties. Participants may request data removal or access as required by applicable privacy laws (e.g. CCPA for California residents, if applicable).
d. Industry-Specific/State Restrictions
- Unlike highly regulated sectors like real estate or insurance, travel agents in Texas generally may offer referral incentives without requiring licensure—however, offers must be in writing and not misleading. TRECPrefinery
- Ensure the offer is framed as a “thank-you gift,” not contingent on the closing of a sale in a way that might invoke real estate/insurance regulations.
e. Fraud Prevention
- We reserve the right to disqualify any referral that appears fraudulent, with suspicious duplicate bookings, or abuse of the program.
f. Changes or Termination
- We reserve the right to modify or terminate the referral program at any time, for any reason.
- Changes will not affect bonuses already earned prior to the modification.
g. Taxes
- Referrers are responsible for any taxes on earned credits; we may issue a 1099 form if total credits exceed IRS thresholds.
6. Record-Keeping & Audit
- We will maintain records of referrals, bookings, and bonus payments.
- Records may be audited to ensure compliance with terms.