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CONTACTS + INFORMATION

CONTACTS + INFORMATION

Affinity Updates
BY CHYRISSE DEKKER | Marketing Director
We encourage all of our members to log in to ARTA ' s Affinity Program at http :// affinity . arta . net / on a regular basis to keep up to date with the newest partner additions and changes to current partner agreements .
We also encourage our members to contact the ARTA office if there are any problems or concerns when dealing with our partners . We promise to work hard and fast to resolve any issues you might be having .
The Affinity Program is proud to announce several new partners and products . Our goal is to ensure that our members have access to the very best discounts available from our partners .
Local Hospitality is a one-stop travel discount program that offers ARTA members the best deals available on accommodation , airport parking and car rentals — all on one website . We heard your comments about difficulties accessing some of the travel deals in the Affinity Program . In response , we ’ ve entered into this new partnership to help you access discounts from over 200 partners representing worldwide accommodation , airport parking and car rental . With this exclusive service , savings for members may exceed 50 %, with average rates of 10 % to 20 % below market rates from suppliers around the world . You can save time and money if you let Local Hospitality negotiate the best deals especially for you . We recommend that you add this website to your bookmarks for easy access . travel . localhospitality . com / arta / travel-arta . html
Merit Travel provides ARTA members with travel savings and a dedicated toll-free number to reach a travel agent who specializes in ARTA members ' travel . It is an easy way to save on travel options around the world or enjoy other benefits like upgrades and credits . Merit Travel offers you outstanding travel opportunities such as cruises and hosted tours , and even some experiences unique to Merit Travel like golf and ski packages and ' Longstays '— packaged vacations of thirty days or more .
Call to speak to a dedicated agent today . 1.844.408.1770
Don ’ t forget to visit Go Ahead Tours , one of our new travel partners to check their amazing offers on travel packages and rates .
Visit goaheadtours . ca / arta or telephone 1-800-719-9805 . See pages 15 and 53 of this issue .
TW Insurance Brokers offers ARTA members exclusive , group-preferred rates on home , auto and life insurance . Two ARTA-exclusive life insurance products have been added to TW ' s other offerings . These new plans are designed to meet ARTA members ’ specific future-planning needs .
• Lifetime Protection + covers funeral and other final expenses with optional child riders for children or grandchildren .
• Life Building Blocks provides locked-in affordable insurance for life for children or grandchildren aged fourteen days to nineteen years .
Applying for these tailored plans is both quick and easy because they require no medical exams and no paperwork . twinsurance . ca / ARTA
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