New and Exciting Happenings at RIU Hotels & Resorts

RIU Hotels & Resorts has evolved over the years, and the hotel company continues to innovate to meet guests' needs along the way. All types of travelers can find a resort that fits their desires, as the company has hotels geared towards families, friends, romance and more.

Included in Travel Agent Academy's collection of courses is the RIU Specialist Program. Here agents will learn everything they need to know about RIU Hotels & Resorts. The program has recently been updated with new and exciting happenings, from wedding updates to renovated resorts. Here are just a few of the many new insights travel agents will learn about when taking the course.

One of the best parts of being a travel advisor is getting to share exciting updates with clients. One go-to selling point for RIU Hotels & Resorts is that they no longer require reservations when dining in specialty restaurants for resorts in the Americas. Another tip to share with clients is downloading the RIU Guest Info App prior to arrival, so guests have all the hotel information at their fingertips.

The RIU Pro portal hosts everything advisors need for selling this brand to clients, including RIU Partner Club, RIU Specialist program, RIU Brand Center and the latest RIU news. It's a go-to resource for agents, holding all the tools they need in one place.

RIU has recently enhanced its wedding collections to better accommodate the various wedding couples in search of celebrating their special day in paradise. From simple, intimate packages to all-encompassing options, it's easy to help clients tie the knot with RIU's reimagined wedding program offerings.

In addition to innovating to meet guests' needs, RIU also continues to renovate resorts, keeping them up to date for guests. A few that have recently undergone enhancements are Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Riu Ocho Rios and Riu Montego Bay.

In addition to its ideal vacation options throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, RIU also has several hotels within the United States. These are great options for clients who are not yet interested in traveling out of the country. Opening soon is the Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, which will be the second RIU property in New York City.

Becoming officially certified as a RIU Specialist unlocks a host of benefits to take advantage of, on top of gaining the confidence to be able to sell this brand to clients. In addition to 500 Riu Partner Club points after completing the Riu Updates chapter, agents will also receive 2,300 points after one client booking - which can be redeemed for two free nights at any RIU hotel. They'll also receive a diploma, a digital welcome kit and special promotions.

Taking the RIU Specialist Program puts advisors in a great position to be able to match clients to the right RIU property and quickly access additional resources when needed. To learn more about this program or to sign up, head over to Travel Agent Academy.