Explora Journeys has launched its new “Pioneers” status for travel advisors. “Pioneers” recognizes and rewards travel advisors who have booked at least one journey for their clients during the brand’s inaugural year of operation.
The status offers an invitation for a travel advisor and a guest to join a complimentary “Educational Insider First Look” journey between July 17, 2023, and May 31, 2024, besides access to travel advisor fares for personal travel. The brand also provides 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.
As Explora Journeys approaches the inaugural journey of Explora I, its first luxury ship, on July 17, 2023 from Southampton for a 15-night journey into the Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle, concluding in Copenhagen, the “Pioneers” initiative is one more way the brand is demonstrating its appreciation for its travel advisor community.
Any travel advisor who has booked at least one journey with Explora Journeys during its inaugural year of operation has automatically unlocked “Pioneer” status. For their clients, “Pioneers” can offer the following incentives:
- 10 percent savings on the next five journeys booked and departing in 2023
- 5 percent savings on the next five journeys booked and departing in 2024 and beyond
- $108 JEC ("Journey Experience Credit," the line's name for an onboard credit) per person, maximum two per suite can be applied—a gift from the travel advisor on the next 10 journeys (if they take full advantage of the 2023 and 2024 and beyond opportunity). Combinable with other promotions, “Explora Early Booking Pay in Full Benefit,” solo fares and combo value savings.
Additionally, commissions of up to 18 percent, no NCFs, rolling commission payments, and up to 10 percent commission paid on add-ons are some of the benefits the company offers travel advisors. Explora Journeys will notify travel advisors about their “Pioneer” status. For more information, they should reach out to the company’s business relationship lead and head of sales.
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