Explora Journeys has unveiled a new Pioneers status for travel advisors that recognises and rewards its frontline sellers.
The Pioneers status offers an invitation for a travel advisor and a guest to join a complimentary Educational Insider First Look journey between 17 July 2023, and 31 May 2024, as well as access to Explora Journeys’ Travel Agent 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 agent in 2023.
Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer of Explora Journeys, says The Pioneers initiative demonstrates the luxury brand’s appreciation for travel partners.
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“Our travel agent 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,” Austin said. “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 has automatically unlocked Pioneer status. In recognition of their partnership, Pioneers can now take advantage of a range of tools to make them even more valuable to their clients.
For their clients, Pioneers can offer the following incentives:
- 10% VALUE SAVINGS on the next five (5) journeys booked and departing in 2023
- And 5% VALUE SAVINGS on the next five (5) journeys booked and departing in 2024 and beyond.
- Plus €100 JEC per person, maximum two (2) per suite can be applied – a gift from the Travel Agent on the next five x 2 (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 *see terms and conditions.
Explora Journeys offers commissions of up to 18%, no NCFs, rolling commission payments, and up to 10% commission paid on add-ons are just a few of the benefits the company offers.
Travel partners will be notified of their Pioneer status, or can reach out to their Business Relationship Lead and Head of Sales for more info.