Now more than ever travel advisors need a little (a lot?) of love, so, in a rare bit of good news, Carnival Cruise Line says it will continue to pay agents at their 2019 commission tier through 2022.

The move is designed to ensure that agents will continue to earn commission at their current rates for the next two years without commission percentage changing, and during a time of decreased bookings due to the pandemic, says Carnival.

It’s also designed to show appreciation for the “loyalty and commitment” of agents, says the cruise line.

“We truly appreciate the continued partnership and loyalty of our valued travel partners,” said Adolfo Perez, Carnival’s Sr. VP of global trade sales and marketing. “By maintaining our current commission tiers, we’re recognizing the important role that travel advisors play in the vacation-selling process while providing peace of mind knowing their efforts through 2022 will be compensated at the rate they have worked so hard to earn.”

Carnival had previously announced that commission tiers would be maintained through 2021, so the announcement extends this protection for an additional year. Commissions are typically commensurate with sailed booking volumes at Carnival.

The announcement is part of the line’s “Onboard with You pledge,” which includes tools that support travel partners as a key success factor in Carnival’s previously announced plan of a gradual, phased in return to cruising.