Frequently Asked Questions
TA PORTAL ACCOUNT
Where Can I Create A TA Portal Account?
What Is The Branch Number?
Don’t worry, the Branch Number will remain “0.”
What Do I Enter As The Login Name?
This can be anything except your email address, but must consist of only letters and numbers - no spaces.
What Do I Enter As The Phone Number?
This can be your preferred contact number, whether it’s home, office or cell.
Why Does My Account Show As “Not Active?”
Your agency administrator has not confirmed your TA portal account yet. Reach out to your agency owner or administrator and they’ll be able to confirm your account.
How Can I Be Added As An Advisor?
Ask your agency owner or administrator to email
insidesales@uvi.sandals.com with your full name, email and the IATA and/or CLIA number associated with your agency.
How Long Will It Take To Be Added?
24-48 hours. Please note, in some cases, it may take longer as our normal office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm EST.
AGENCY OWNER
How Can I Update the Agency Address?
The agency owner or administrator will need to email
insidesales@uvi.sandals.com on a company letterhead containing the old address with new address for usage included.
How Can I Enroll In Direct Deposit?
For instructions to enroll in direct deposit please visit the "Official Statements" section and locate the "Direct Deposit (ACH) Enrollment Reminder" official statement.
How Can I Update My Banking Information?
Visit our ACH website at
https://ach.sandals.com/login/index.cfm and follow these steps:
- Log in with your credentials and click on “Agency.”
- Select “Edit Info.”
- Enter new account information and click “Save” when finished.
How Can I Accept An Advisor That Has Created An Account?
The agency owner will need to select “Confirm” under “Manage User Access” found by clicking “Your Account” in the top banner of the TA Portal.
How Can I Add An Advisor?
Send an email to
insidesales@uvi.sandals.com with your Advisor’s full name, email, gender and the agency’s IATA number. Be sure to include “Please Add Advisor” in the email subject line.
COMMISSION
When/Where Is Commission Paid?
Commission is paid out to the agency 14 days prior to clients’ travel date.
When Do I Receive My Bonus Incentive?
Booking bonuses are paid out 6 to 8 weeks after travel. Please refer to “Official Statements” on the TA Portal to see if your booking qualifies.
Who Are Bonus Incentive Checks Payable To?
Booking bonus checks are made out to the Travel Advisor in C/O the agency associated with the booking.
How Can I Find My Clients’ Invoice?
Go on the TA Portal and select “My Bookings”, then “View Invoices” and “Customer Invoice”.
How Can I Find An Agency Invoice?
Go on the TA Portal and select “My Bookings”, then “View Invoices” and “Agency Invoice”. To view the commission you are receiving on a specific booking, click on “View/Print Agency Invoice”.
How Much Commission Is My Agency Receiving?
Please reach out to your agency owner or administrator, as we cannot directly disclose that information. For administrators, please email
insidesales@uvi.sandals.com to request your agency’s commission.
BOOKING
How Do I Become The Travel Advisor Associated With A Booking Made On Resort?
Ask your clients who made the booking at the Loyalty and Travel Lounge to email
bookingchange@uvltd.com with your IATA/CLIA number requesting for you to become the travel Advisor. Be sure to provide them with the future booking number, the resort and date of travel. Please note, this must be done before the final payment and you must be the original Advisor that sent them to the resort.
How Do I Transfer Between IATA Numbers?
You will need to fill out an Advisor transfer form, which can be found on the TA Portal under “Sales Tools” and “
Commonly Used Forms”.
How Can I Register A Tour Operator Booking?
Go on the TA Portal under “My Bookings,” then “Register Guests” and “
Room Bookings”. When entering the Sandals Booking Number, be sure to leave “Unique Travel Corp” as the owner of the booking number.
Where Can I Find the Sandals Booking Number?
You can request this from your Tour Operator or by calling Inside Sales at 1-800-487-7324.
Can I Surprise My Clients With A Gift On Resort?
Why Is My Booking Showing As “Pending”?
Log onto the TA Portal and go under “
My Bookings,” then click “Pending”. You’ll see the reason listed next to your clients’ last name(s). For further assistance, contact the Inside Sales Department at 1-800-48-7324.
Why Are My Weddings Bookings Not Appearing?
Weddings Bookings are not automatically registered yet. All Wedding Bookings, Direct & Tour Operator should be manually registered. To do so, login to the TA Portal and register them by selecting “My Bookings”, then “Register Guests” and “
Wedding Bookings”.
How Can I Add Flight Information or Travel Protection Plan To A Booking?
To add Flight Information or Travel Protection Plan to an existing booking please contact the Reservation Department at 1-800-487-7324 extension 2146 and they’ll be able to assist.
How Do I Submit My Clients’ Butler Preferences?
There are three ways to do this:
- Log on to the TA Portal and click “Sales Tools”, then “Butler Services,” “Register New Booking”.
- Call the Butler Desk at 1-800-487-7324 extension 6111.
- Visit sandals.com and click “Already Booked?” then “Butler Preferences”.
How Do I Edit My Clients’ Butler Preferences?
There are three ways to do this:
- Log on to the TA Portal and click “Sales Tools”, then “Butler Services,” “Register New Booking” and finally “Edit Butler Preferences”.
- Call the Butler Desk at 1-800-487-7324 extension 6111.
- Visit sandals.com and click “Already Booked?” then “Edit Butler Preferences”.
Where Can I Find My Clients’ Sandals Select Number?
Only your clients will be able to directly access this, which they can do by calling our Sandals Select Department at 1-800-48-7324 extension 4197.
Where Do I Send My Clients’ Wedding Invitation If They Are Having A Honeymoon?
Where Can I Book A Group?
To book a group (5 rooms or more), contact the Groups Department at 1-800-487-7324 extension 6172 and they can further assist.
Is My Booking Successfully Registered?
If the booking is on the TA Portal under “My Bookings”, then the “Future” or “Traveled” tab and you’ve received an email confirmation, the booking is registered.
How Can I Take Over A Booking Made Online?
Your clients will need to email
bookingchange@uvltd.com no more than 14 days from the booking date requesting that you take over the booking.
RSVP & Events
How Do I Register for Events?
To register for events and educational experiences go to the "RSVP" section, select the type of event you are registering for, enter the location and dates, and look through the available events. Fill out the submission form to enroll.
How Do I Cancel an event I've Registered for?
Log on to the TA Portal and select “RSVP,” then “My Event History” and “Cancel” the event you are registered for.
Can I Bring A Guest to these Events?
Policies regarding guests vary from event to event. Check with your local BDM to find out if guests are allowed.
CO-BRAND
How Can I Obtain Co-Brand Links?
Request that your agency owner or administrator emails
insidesales@uvi.sandals.com with your full name, phone number and IATA/CLIA number.
Will I Receive Full Commission For A Co-Brand Booking?
Yes, your agency will receive it 14 days prior to travel.
When Will I See A Co-Branded Booking Appear On the Portal?
15 days prior to travel. Please note, you will not receive the guest names or booking number - only the resort, room category and date of travel.
POINTS TO PARADISE/TRAVEL ADVISOR RATE
Where Can I Find/Redeem My Points to Paradise?
Log onto the TA Portal and select “Advisor Incentives, then “Archive” or “Redeem Now.” Please refer to the “Eligibility & Redemption” section to see how many points per night each resort requires, as well as other important information, including expiration dates.
Who Do I Contact For A Travel Advisor Rate?
Please reach out to our Interline Department at 1-800-487-7324 extension 4007.
DAY PASS
How Do I Request A Day Pass?
Log on to the TA Portal and select “Sales Tools,” then “Commonly Used Forms,” “Incentives,” and “
Day Pass Form USA.” Please send completed form with copy of IATA/CLIA card to
daypass@uvi.sandals.com and email the Sales Manager on Resort prior to arrival. Their contact information can be found under “Sales Tools” and “Resort Fact Sheets.”
Can I Purchase A Consumer Day Pass?
Yes, log on to the TA Portal and select “Sales Tools,” then “Commonly Used Forms”, “
Consumer Day Pass Rates ” to see rates. Please email the Sales Manager on Resort prior to arrival. Contact information can be found under “Sales Tools” and “Resort Fact Sheets.”
How Many People Can I Bring On My Day Pass?
One Additional Guest.
ENROLLING YOUR AGENCY/TA PORTAL
How Do I Become A Certified Advisor?
We now offer an Online Training for our Advisors to become certified. Once you log in to your TA Portal account, visit the "Online Training" tab. Complete the training and receive a certificate. Once you have that and one traveled booking in a calendar year, will become a Certified Sandals Specialist.
What Accreditations Do You Accept?
We recognize IATA, CLIA, TRUE and ARC. If you have something other than these, please contact the Inside Sales Department at 1-800-487-7324.
How Can I Find My BDM?
Where Can I Order Brochures?
Log on to the TA Portal and select “Sales Tools”, “S.M.A.R.T. Cart” then “
Order Collateral ”.
Where Can I Order Window Scrims?
To order window scrims for your storefront, please reach out to your local business development manager.
Where Can I Find Contact Information For A Resort?
ROAD WARRIOR/CAR WRAP PROGRAM
How Do I Get Started With Wrapping My Car?