Viking has announced the launch of the Viking Travel Advisor Academy, a new training program designed to equip travel advisors with the tools they need to promote Viking and the opportunity to earn exclusive benefits. The academy enables advisors to become Viking Certified Experts and learn the sales and marketing tips that have proven successful in selling Viking's river, ocean, and expedition voyages.
“We are very proud of our partnership with travel advisors, who help us share the world of Viking with curious travelers,” said Michele Saegesser, Vice President of Sales and National Accounts at Viking. “Viking has expanded significantly since we launched the industry’s first river travel academy in 2015. Our new academy builds on past successes and incorporates feedback we received from the advisor community. We hope our partners will complete the entire Viking Travel Advisor Academy to become Viking Certified Experts and take advantage of the benefits awarded to graduates.”
The Academy allows travel advisors and agents to "learn and earn" more with Viking, including benefits such as:
– A $100 incentive per booking on a Viking reloadable VISA card for each confirmed reservation.
– A certificate acknowledging completion of the Viking Travel Advisor Academy.
– A Viking Certified Expert digital badge.
– Membership in the Viking graduate community.
The launch of the new Viking Travel Advisor Academy is the latest milestone as the company continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Since 2020, Viking has welcomed 15 new ships to its fleet, including eight new Viking Longships on European rivers; new purpose-built vessels on the Mekong, Nile, and Mississippi rivers; two new identical ocean-going ships; and Polar Class expedition vessels. Viking has also been named the No. 1 ocean-going liner and No. 1 river liner by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, making it the first liner in history to simultaneously achieve the No. 1 ranking in its categories by both publications.
