Explora Journeys is launching two new group programs for travel agents: "Journey Together" and "Journey Together +". The company has also shared details about "By Appointment +", a further development of its innovative "By Appointment" service.
Michael Ungerer, Chief Executive Officer of Explora Journeys, stated: “Everything is on track for our inaugural trip from Barcelona to Athens in May 2023. We remain dedicated to providing the travel agent community with resources and customized solutions that ensure both their success and ours in the long term.”
Journey Together: With this program, travel agents can book small groups and multigenerational families, as well as meetings and incentive trips. This new offering starts with five suites and a minimum of 10 passengers. Journey Together offers agents benefits such as a complimentary host cabin and substantial commissions. In addition, each suite they book will earn them Journey Experience credits to spend onboard.
Journey Together+: The program starts with 10 suites and a minimum of 20 guests. Benefits for travel agents include a complimentary host suite, substantial commissions, and a special rate to significantly increase their earning potential.
Travel agents and shipping agents can also request to charter entire ships. These requests are negotiated independently of the Journey Together programs, based on the length of stay and the time of year.
By Appointment+: Explora Journeys' By Appointment+ service completely eliminates waiting time and is available exclusively to travel agents. From now on, agents can invite their clients to a By Appointment+ call where an Explora Journeys ambassador will answer their questions and help them finalize their booking. Travel agents can schedule an appointment with one of Explora Journeys' dedicated ambassadors, who will instantly confirm the meeting with a personalized introductory message. Bookings are now open for the EXPLORA I Inaugural Journeys Collection, including its first trip from Barcelona to Athens in May 2023.
According to Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer of Explora Journeys: “The Journey Together group booking programs and the By Appointment+ service are the result of close collaboration with travel agents. We are very proud to launch these innovative programs in the industry, which will help ensure the success of this professional community.”
Tickets for the EXPLORA I Inaugural Voyage Collection will be available starting in May 2023. During its first year, the ship will visit 132 ports in 40 countries, including two destinations experiencing their first cruise ship: Kastellorizo (Greece) and Saint Pierre (Martinique). Itineraries include the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the U.S. East Coast, the Caribbean, South America, and Hawaii. Sailings range from six nights to an unforgettable 44-night Grand Voyage through Northern Europe.
With the addition of the By Appointment + service, travel agents can choose from several options to make bookings: online with the Travel Agent Hub's digital booking tool, through the By Appointment service, or by writing to a Journey Together ambassador.
