This presentation was created for our travel industry partners as an introduction to Pullman Rail Journeys ans includes:
* An overview of the history of Pullman
* The restoration process of our historic Pullman rail cars
* Our current destinations, schedule and pricing
* How you can get started in offering your clients this unique travel opportunity in 2013
It was originally presented to travel partners on February 20, 2013.
1. SELLING PULLMAN RAIL JOURNEYS
Reno Gazzola
Director of Sales
Paul O’Meara
BDM, Eastern US
2. THE AGENDA
• The History and Return of Pullman
• 2013 Schedule, Inclusions, Accommodations & Pricing
• Pullman On-Line
• Pullman Sales Team & Contact Information
3. • Roots to 1862 by George Pullman
• Pullman, IL – founded 1880
• Largest “Moving Hotel” in the World
by 1920’s w/ over 100,000 beds
THE HISTORY OF PULLMAN
4. THE HISTORY OF PULLMAN
• Accessible to Families
• Movie Stars & Presidents
• Robert Todd Lincoln
5. THE RESTORATION OF PULLMAN
• “The Splendor of Rail Travel Fully Restored”
• Dozens of Cars, Thousands of Hours, Millions of $$$
6. PULLMAN SCHEDULE
Scheduled, Year-Round Service
Between Chicago & New Orleans
Southbound – Tuesday & Friday
Departs Chicago @ 8:00pm
Arrives New Orleans @ 3:45pm (+1)
Northbound – Thursday & Sunday
Departs New Orleans @ 1:45pm
Arrives Chicago @ 9:00am (+1)
Approximately 19.5 Hours & 934 miles
7. PULLMAN INCLUSIONS
All Pullman Rail Journeys include:
• All Meals & Snacks, room service, too
• All Wine, Spirits & Beer
• 24hr service from Wait staff & Porters
• Onboard Wi-Fi