Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group wants to recognize and reward travel advisors who have embraced the brand “from the start” by booking at least one cruise during the brand’s inaugural year of operation.
Agents who do so will be awarded “Pioneer” status and will receive an invitation for two to join a complimentary Educational Insider First Look journey between July 17and May 31, 2024, as well as access to Explora Journeys’ Travel Advisor Fares for personal travel.
The brand also provides special referral benefits for engaging with other travel advisors and referring them to Explora Journeys, including a bonus commission on all new bookings made by the referred travel advisor in 2023.
Explora Journeys will sail its first journey on with the luxury ship, EXPLORA I, on July 17, departing Southampton, UK, on a 15-night journey into the Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle concluding in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The cruise line says the Pioneers initiative is just one way the brand is demonstrating its appreciation for their continuous support.
“Our travel advisor community is the heart and soul of our industry, and from day one, we have been bold in creating industry-first initiatives to support not only our success but also theirs,” says Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer of Explora Journeys. “We are sincerely grateful to our Pioneers and proud to equip them with the right tools to support the growth of their business and our mutual success.”
Any travel advisor who has booked at least one journey with Explora Journeys during its inaugural year of operation automatically unlocks Pioneer status and will be able to take advantage of a range of tools to make them even more valuable to their clients. Incentives include:
• 10% ‘value savings’ the next five journeys booked and departing in 2023.
• And 5% value savings on the next five journeys booked and departing in 2024 and beyond.
• Plus CDN$146 p.p. – maximum two per suite – can be applied as a gift from the travel advisor on the next five x twp (10) journeys (if they take full advantage of the 2023 and 2024 and beyond opportunity).
Explora Journeys’ also pays commissions of up to 18%, no NCFs, rolling commission payments, and up to 10% commission paid on add-ons.
Travel advisors will be notified of their Pioneer status and should reach out to their Business Relationship Lead and Head of Sales for more information.
Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys fleet of up to six ships, two of which are under construction, will be launched from 2023 to 2028. EXPLORA I offers 461 oceanfront suites, penthouses and residences, all with sweeping ocean views, private terrace, a choice of eleven distinct culinary experiences, across six restaurants plus in-suite dining, 12 bars and lounges, (eight indoor and four outdoor) Chef`s Kitchen, four swimming pools, extensive outdoor decks with private cabanas, wellness facilities, and refined entertainment.