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VENDOR PROFILE FORM Please fill out to your best ability. The information input on this form will be used on your profile in our intranet and for internal use only, as well as for agents to use as a selling guide to clients. 1. Company Name: Clayoquot Wilderness Resort 2. Primary Contact: Antonella Puglisi [email protected] 3. Sales Contact: Keshia Evans [email protected] 4. General Manager: Bradley Goian [email protected] 5. Commission Inquiry Contact: Donna Carlsen [email protected] 6. USA / Canada Sales Rep: Janine Cifelli Representation, [email protected] Please include contact emails for all contacts listed. ********************************************* 7. Please provide a summary of your property. Experience “luxury gone wild” at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, a Relais & Châteaux all-inclusive eco-safari resort destination located near Tofino on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Accessible only by seaplane, helicopter or boat and situated in a UNESCO-designated protected Biosphere Reserve, guests enjoy a truly remote, refined and remarkable wilderness retreat amidst one of the last remaining ancient temperate rainforests in the world. Fashioned after turn-of-the-century great camps, Clayoquot features 25 great white canvas prospector-style tents, each richly appointed with luxurious comforts including cast iron stoves, ensuite bathrooms with heated floors, private outdoor showers, antique furnishings and opulent linens. Guests enjoy artfully prepared coastal gourmet cuisine, restorative spa and wellness experiences as well as an impressive menu of marine and land-based adventures including whale and bear watching, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, yoga and heli-adventures. Truly an escape to the heart of the wild, in the lap of luxury. 8. Are there any applicable amenities, Virtuoso or otherwise? Virtuoso Amenities: ● Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability ● Full breakfast is already included in rates (along with all meals, activities, spa, fishing allowances, etc) ● $100 USD equivalent Spa Services credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full) ● Complimentary turn down amenity once during the stay ● Complimentary Wi-Fi Traveller Made Amenities: ● Bespoke welcome amenities (agreed upon with the Member Agency) with note from General Manager, or Marketing Dir. ● A choice of o $100 USD Spa voucher during stay (No cash value) o Local traditional gift o 1 Bottle of British Columbia Wine as a checkout gift and trio of chocolate by our Pastry Chef ● Free WIFI Access ● Upgrade upon availability 9. What is the ideal length of stay to experience the property? 3, 4, or 7 nights 10. Please provide low and peak seasons. Shoulder Season: May 17 – June 14 Peak Season: June 14 – September 6 Shoulder Season: September 6 – 16 May 12-17 and September 16-30 available for buy-out only Closed: September 30 – May 12 11. Please provide any insider tips about your property. Adventure not to miss: West Coast Safari - Walk the Wildside (Included Experience) This full day adventure takes guests on an exploration of Clayoquot Sound via zodiac, taking in sights of black bears, whales, sea lions, sea otters, eagles and more, followed by a hike on the Wild Side First Nations Interpretive Trail on Flores Island. The 11-kilometer trail follows the Western shore of the island and winds its way between beautifully expansive beaches, volcanic shoreline, and spectacular old growth forest. Guests can choose to do a partial or full hike of the trail. Delicious lunch packed for a beach picnic. Adventure not to miss: Heli-Adventures (A La Carte Experience) Personalized “Cloud Day” adventures. Choose from heli-fishing, heli-hiking, heli-sightseesing, heli-yoga, heli-ziplining, heli-paddleboarding, and more… 12. Please provide some key selling points on your property. ● Luxurious Tented Accommodations – One of the first “Glamping” destinations in the world ● Private and remote - untouched wilderness in a UNESCO protected Biosphere Reserve area ● Home to some of the last ancient temperate rainforest in the world ● Accessed only by boat, seaplane or helicopter ● Wide variety of land and marine based wilderness adventures – see list below ● Stunning Ivanhoe glass waterfront bar/lounge – currently being renovated for the 2018 season ● Traditional canoeing and survival skills workshops added to the array of included activities for 2018 ● New and improved Wild Kids Wilderness Program featuring a multi—interactive all natural playscape ● Wildlife viewing is plentiful: Black bears, whales, eagles, sea otters and much more ● Resort philosophy rooted in environmental and ecological sustainability – governs all resort operations ● Just welcomed world renowned Executive Chef, Michael Pataran to the team ● Renowned culinary program features sustainable, locally grown, foraged and harvested ingredients sourced almost entirely from Clayoquot Sound and Vancouver Island ● Partnered with the Ocean Wise program and will be hosting local artisans/foragers workshops and sake tastings in 2018 ● Destination Dining Tents available ● Rejuvenating Spa and Wellness Experiences available ● Spa Amenities include cedar hot tubs and wood fired saunas with a view ● Added breathwork and meditation to our 2018 offerings ● Guests are encouraged to unplug. Wifi is provided only in guest accommodations. No cell service available. ● 13. What are your best selling rooms/room categories? Waterfront Ensuite Tents Sixteen ensuite tents (12 riverfront, 4 sunrise/oceanfront) offer king bed comfort plus a queen sofa bed, and private deck. In-tent ensuite bathroom with heated floor, flush toilet, double sinks and private outdoor covered shower. Billowy down duvets and linens, cast iron stoves, antique furnishings, and vintage oil lamps complete the accommodation. 14. Do you provide connecting options, in which category? While we don’t have standard connecting rooms, we do have adjacent tents that are an ideal option for families who want to be close, but still enjoy a little space. These tents share the same deck. ********************************************* 15. How often are commissions processed? Upon guest check-out 16. Are we required to send an invoice in order to receive commission? No 17. Please provide any additional notes. ● Pronunciation of Clayoquot: “Clack-Watt” ● Location: On the wild west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada – a 30 minute boat ride from Tofino and a scenic 45 minute floatplane ride from Vancouver. The resort sits at the northeast end of an 11-kilometre-long deepwater fjord in Bedwell Sound, at the mouth of the Bedwell River. ● Partners and Affiliations: Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso, Traveller Made, Exclusive Collection, Andrew Harper, Janine Cifelli Representation, Ocean Wise ● Standard Inclusions: All meals, snacks, evening hors d'oeuvres and beverages, including beer and wines; Guided adventure activities; half-day fishing excursion; 1 or 2 relaxation massages per adult depending on the length of stay, and access to spa facilities; Round-trip seaplane transfers between the resort and Vancouver or boat transfers from Tofino, B.C.; Wi-Fi Adventures ● West Coast Safari – Walk the Wildside (Full Day Experience) ● Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking ● Horseback Riding ● Ocean, River and Alpine Lake Fishing ● Heli-Adventures ($) ● Kayaking & Canoeing ● Stand Up Paddle Boarding ● Yoga & Meditation ● Wildlife Viewing ● Wilderness Survival Skills Workshops ● Rock Climbing & Rappelling ● Canyon Jumping and Swimming with the Salmon ● Surfing ● Cultural (First Nations) Workshops ● Wild Kids Wilderness Program ● Conservation & Marine Rehabilitation Projects ● Culinary Classes and Foraging Workshops ● Healing Grounds Spa ● Cedar Hot Tubs and Wood Fired Saunas (and take a cold plunge if you’re daring!) ● State-of-the-Art Technogym Booking and Information Website: www.wildretreat.com Reservations & General Inquiry: Reservations Agent: Keshia Evans E-mail: [email protected] Toll-Free/US & Canada: 1.888.333.5405 Tel. International: +1.250.266.0397 (Monday to Friday) Social Media Channels Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ClayoquotWildernessResort/ Instagram @clayoquotresort https://www.instagram.com/clayoquotresort/?hl=en Twitter @clayoquotresort https://twitter.com/ClayoquotResort LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/clayoquot-wilderness-resort/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/clayoquot/?eq=clayo&etslf=3269 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0HL7qVnwtaAyvMJTYGTKA?view_as=subscriber Vimeo www.vimeo.com/wildretreat Media Contact: Rosalyn Young, Marketing Manager [email protected] Cell: 604-767-0818 (Off Season) Office: 250-266-0397 (In Season) Press Room & High Resolution Images: https://wildretreat.com/pressroom/ *Please register on the right side of this page and Rosalyn will activate your membership. .