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How Financial Services Brands can Optimise Their Rewards Programs | arrivia | FinTech Times
News 10/05/2021
How Financial Services Brands Can Optimize Their Rewards Programs
In a recent FinTech Times article, Travis Markel, arrivia's Chief Experience Officer explains how financial services brands can optimise their rewards programs to focus on leisure travellers and bridge the business travel gap.
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Join arrivia’s SVP of Strategic Business Development, Pat Young, at the 2021 Card Forum.
Events 09/14/2021
Join Arrivia for the 2021 Card Forum
The 2021 CARD FORUM is loaded with valuable and actionable information for leaders from credit unions to fintechs to neobanks and co-brand card programs; the event features discussions about the future of the credit card industry, reimagining loyalty programs and accelerating innovation.  Pat Young, our SVP of Strategic Business Development, will be participating in this year’s online event on September 28-30, - and you’re invited to join him from the convenience of your workspace or home office. 
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Join arrivia’s SVP of Strategic Business Development, Pat Young, at the 2021 Skift Global Forum
Events 09/13/2021
Join Arrivia at the 2021 Skift Global Forum
As the travel industry continues to adapt to ongoing uncertainty, Skift’s 2021 Global Forum is the must-attend event for travel sector leaders to better anticipate and prepare for what lies ahead. Join our SVP of Strategic Business Development, Pat Young, for this hybrid event on September 21-23 at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York.
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Membership has its (Travel) Privileges: how clubs, associations and other membership organizations can use travel benefits to capitalize on the post-pandemic travel rebound
News 09/07/2021
Membership Has Its (Travel) Privileges
With global travel depressed by the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly eighteen months, demand for mainstream and niche travel options is forecast to surge this year and next. The impact of the Delta coronavirus variant will likely determine whether the majority of the surge occurs in 2021 or 2022, but a rebound is coming.
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At arrivia, we believe full-service travel rewards and booking options are exactly the kind of service offerings that will resonate.
Reports & Surveys 08/25/2021
Finally Cleared for Takeoff, Vacationers Still Prioritize Value
Recently arrivia conducted a travel sentiment survey with our membership. The majority of the travelers surveyed recognize the value associated with travel loyalty programs, with 63% holding frequent flier status with at least one airline.
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Post Pandemic Travel | Travel Loyalty Programs | Financial Institutions | arrivia
Insights 08/02/2021
Post-pandemic Privileges: How Travel Benefits Programs Can Meet Leisure Travelers’ Demands for Safety, Value and More Choice
Travel is back. Of course, restrictions are still in place across many regions and sectors, and the business travel market looks like it’s in for a more gradual recovery. But even casual observers recognize that travel demand is booming compared to the pandemic-era stagnation.
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News 07/12/2021
Arrivia Welcomes SVPs!
It’s our pleasure to introduce our new SVP of Strategic Business Development, Pat Young and returning as SVP of Business Development, Jack Waller.
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News 07/08/2021
Arrivia’s Customer-Centric Pandemic Response Receives Travel Weekly Recognition
Scottsdale, AZ, July 8, 2021 — For the sixth consecutive year, arrivia has been recognized on the annual Travel Weekly Power List, which ranks companies with at least $100 million (USD) in travel sales that explored acquisitions, expansions, technological initiatives, and more.
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Events 12/17/2020
Arrivia Announces Gold Sponsorship at GNEX 2021 Conference
arrivia, formerly International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) has been confirmed as the latest headline sponsor for the upcoming GNEX 2021 Conference. The “in person” vacation ownership industry event will be held in Miami, FL at the Eden Roc / Nobu Hotel from February 22-24, 2021. Through its recent acquisitions of SOR Technologies and WMPH...
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News 11/19/2020
Arrivia Names Firasat Hussain as New Chief Information Officer
Arriva announced that Firasat Hussain has joined the company as Chief Information Officer.  Mr. Hussain comes to arrivia with more than 23 years of experience in IT with several senior leadership roles at Ticketmaster, RR Donnelley, and Orbitz. “I’m excited Firasat will be joining our company.  Firasat comes to us from Ticketmaster, where he led a team of...
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News 11/12/2020
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) Introduces arrivia as Its New Corporate Name and Brand Identity
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), a leading global travel provider, introduced the launch of its new corporate name and brand identity, arrivia. The new name was necessitated by its extraordinary growth across all categories of travel and the recent acquisitions of SOR Technologies and WMPH Vacations.   “Our company has grown to become one of the...
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News 06/24/2020
Arrivia Named Top 20 Travel Company in Travel Weekly’s 2020 Power List
For the fifth consecutive year, International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) was recognized on the 2020 Travel Weekly Power List, which ranks companies with $100 million or more in travel sales who explored acquisitions, expansions, technological initiatives, and more in 2019. ICE jumped up one spot this year to number 19 out of 52 other travel...
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News 06/18/2020
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) founders John and Marcia Rowley Receive Circle of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award from American Resort Development Association
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), one of the world’s largest and most innovative travel partners, was recently recognized with several prestigious awards by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).  Among these honors was the ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Lifetime Achievement Award presented to ICE founders, John and Marcia Rowley. The ACE Lifetime Achievement Award...
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News 01/17/2020
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) Announces Mike Nelson as Chief Executive Officer
International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (“ICE”) today announced that Mike Nelson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2020.  Mr. Nelson was most recently the CEO of Global Travel Insurance for Allianz.  Brian Fontana, who has served as the company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and...
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News 12/12/2019
ICE Fuels Growth through Acquisition of WMPH Vacations
Scottsdale-based International Cruise & Excursions (ICE), the global leader in travel-based loyalty and reward solutions, announced today that it has acquired WMPH Vacations, an industry leading large-scale, online retail travel company.  Founded in 2004, WMPH is a South Florida travel agency that specializes in the distribution of cruise vacations through its popular online retail brands....
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News 10/14/2019
Exciting Updates from American Express Travel
For the second year in a row, ICE has WON Travel Network Agency of the Year with American Express Travel!  This prestigious award recognizes ICE for our commitment to the American Express Card Members, the business, and partners. The great news doesn’t stop there! Last week we launched a new, online cruise booking experience on AmericanExpress.com. Site...
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