West Coast BDMs Spread Cheer to Agencies With Caroling
People Marsha Mowers December 19, 2019

On Tuesday, December 17th, the angelic voices of over 20 West Coast BDMs were heard in travel agencies across metro Vancouver. The Christmas Caroling idea was inspired by Alberta BDMs who have been doing this for the past couple of years.
“23 of us! We traveled from West Van to Coquitlam and visited 11 agencies caroling, collecting food and monetary nations for the food bank! The generosity was amazing! So lucky to work in such an amazing industry! Thank you for a great day!," Fiona Schonewille, Business Development Manager Western Canada, Holland America.
Freddie Marsh, Business Development Manager Western Canada, Playa Hotels & Resorts said the group loved seeing all the huge smilles when they walked into an agency.
"We had such a good time spreading some holiday cheer. It was such a great day, we are already planning for next year”

BDMS participating:
Oben Sert – Trafalgar
Lisa Willey – Uniworld
Carlo Trinidad – AMResorts
Miles Walker – Blue Roads Touring
Bruno Munoz – Transat
Leanne Hill – MSC Cruises
Christy King – RIU Hotels & Resorts
Ana Vasquez – Air Canada Vacations
Cindy Chau – Carnival Cruise Line
Wade Mernard – Princess Cruises
Fatima DaSilva – Norwegian Cruise line
Afra Davis – TravelBrands
Emily Spadafora – WestJet
Shane Buksh – Royal Caribbean
Sofia Ferreira – Sunwing
Dave Emery – Realistic Asia
Kat Houseman – Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Tom Steer – Holland America
Fiona Schonewille – Holland America
Freddie Marsh – Playa Hotels & Resorts
In addtion to the caroling, agencies were sent a poem before their arrival:
Twas the week before Christmas
when all through the town
all the agents were stirring to finally slow down.
The bookings were closed by the agents with care
in hopes that their clients would soon be in the air.
Their clients were all snug in their beds
while visions of their vacations danced in their heads.
When outside the agency there rose such a clatter
Travel advisers sprang from their desks to see what was the matter
Away to the window as quick as a flash
They tore open the door to see a bus arrive filled with Sass!
Out they went to see,
but 20+ BDM’s filled with glee.
With a little driver taking them all around here,
visiting agencies and spreading Christmas cheer.
Now, Freddie, Now Fatima, now Fiona, Cindy and Wade!
On, Kat, Emily and Afra, and who could forget Shane.
With 20+ BDM’s leading the way strong,
we look forward to visiting you this day and having a sing along
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