Dear Dave,
I visit a lot of
agencies, and always
remind agents about the
El Cid Rewards program.
Even though agents
really enjoy receiving
these fun and valuable
rewards, I find that one
of the biggest
challenges that agents
have, is
remembering
passwords, details and
website url's for these
important hotelier,
cruise and tour operator
rewards programs.
Of course, stick notes on
computer monitors, and a
little notebook in your
desk, are systems some
people use. Other people
use software password
programs, but who wants to
put all of your important
passwords in the hands of
a corporation, that may
not be around next month,
or suffer a data breech?
I'll let you in on my
secret method of saving
all of my important
passwords for over 15
years now - Save them in a
password-protected
spreadsheet!
Also, if you save your
password spreadsheet on a
trusted cloud site, such
as Dropbox or Google Docs,
it would be available
where ever you are.
I prepared a password spreadsheet template for you to try out/use. You
can download a copy of the
Excel password template
HERE.
Here are just a couple of additional tips.
1. If you download
the template, The El Cid
Rewards site is already
included - just add your
user name/email and
password.
2. Rename
the excel spreadsheet and
store it somewhere (maybe
on a cloud site) where
you'd always have access
to it.
3. (optional) Add
a password for
your spreadsheet (so
others can't open it).
I've included instructions
for adding a password to
an .xls file in MS Excel
2003 and older. In newer
versions of Excel, or
other spreadsheet
programs, just check the
"Help" for how to add a
password to your
spreadsheet.
Have a good day, and remember those rewards programs!
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I changed my password everywhere to
"incorrect." That way when I forget it,
it always reminds me, "Your passowrd is
incorrect."
anonymous
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El
Cid upcoming FAMs
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We host some great El Cid FAMs
several times a year, both to
the El Cid properties in
Mazatlan (Sept?) and the
Riviera Maya (May or Dec?).
Not only do agents have
plenty of free time get to
know the El Cid properties
well, they have the
opportunity to explore the
destination, and become
destination experts.
Here are summaries of
previous FAMs.
Watch for details of
upcoming FAMs HERE soon.
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Photo Contest
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Which is El Cid resort in the Riviera Maya
has a great adults-only infinity pool and
large hot tub? Click HERE
for a tip.
WINNER
FROM LAST MONTH
Congratulations to Charlene Altenbergy of
Hummingbird Travel (a Fareconnect affiliate)
in Saskatoon, SK, for
winning last month's Photo Contest and gift
card.
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El
Cid Resorts - Riviera Maya properties - Dave's
Top 10
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1. 2 RESORTS
IN 1 - The
guests at either
property have FULL
access to all of the
facilities at the
other property.
2. LOCATION
- As the properties
are conveniently
located in Puerto
Morelos - only 20
minutes from the CUN
airport - guests won't
have to ride for up to
2 hours to get to
their Riviera Maya
property.
3. DINING &
DRINKING - There
are 12
restaurant/snack
bars/eating choices
and 9 bars between the
2 properties.
4. ADULTS-ONLY
AREA - There
is a great adults-only
infinity pool and
large hot tub at the
Ventus property.
5. FAMILY
FRIENDLY -
Both properties are
family friendly!. The
resorts feature a
great kids club and
teen's club, both with
long hours (open at
least until 9 pm)!
6. FAMILY
ROOMS - Also,
both properties have
"family rooms" that
hold up to 5 people.
7. MARINA
- We do have our own
marina, to the south
of the property, for
convenient access to
some great water
excursions.
8. PLATINUM
PLAN - The
Platinum plan, an
up-sell program
guaranteeing an OV
room, special lounges,
a butler, etc. is
available right
through the tour
operator partners.
9. 1, 2 AND 3
BEDROOM SUITES
- Both properties have
2 and 3 bedroom
suites.
10. NEW -
The Ventus property
only opened in
November 2017 and even
the Hotel Marina El
Cid property has been
renovated recently.
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Upcoming Online
Training
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Find links
to sign up for any of these online
training sessions HERE.
All online training will be only 30
minutes.
EL CID RESORTS - MZT, CUN & COZ
Get a great overview of the 7 El Cid
resorts on both coast of Mexico (Mazatlan,
Riviera Maya & Cozumel), and learn which
resorts would be perfect for your various
clients. You will also be reminded of the
El Cid Rewards program and any current
agent promotions.
To request a private online training session
for you or your colleagues, please email
Dave Emery ( dave@daemery.com).
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