Explora Journeys has announced its new ‘Journey Together Gatherings’ programme designed to expand travel opportunities for extended families or friendship groups.
The programme will build on the original Journey Together and Journey Together+ programmes making planning and payment more seamless for travellers and offering additional benefits to agents.
The benefits of Journey Together Gatherings
Explora Journeys suites have been designed as ‘Homes at Sea’ with spacious living areas.
When booking a minimum of three/maximum of four suites, with one suite required to be an Ocean Penthouse or Ocean Residence, groups can enjoy this space together as a social hub, to gather and relax in a private setting.
Travellers with children will benefit from one under-18 in each suite sailing for free and complimentary transfers to the ship for all guests booked on the Journey Together Gathering programme.
Travel advisors can benefit from Explora Journeys` rewarding commission payments.
Cindi Occhuizzo to lead Journey Together programmes, charter and incentive groups
The programme will be headed by newly appointed Charter and Journey Together Lead, Cindi Occhuizzo.
With 30 years in the industry, Cindi brings her global travel and hospitality industry experience to Explora Journeys.
Cindi will be supported by newly appointed Journey Together and Charter Operations Expert, Vilma Moutsatsos, who brings more than 24 years of experience to the role.
Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer, of Explora Journeys, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Cindi and Vilma to our global charters and incentives team and I know they will be great assets for us in this important market.
“They will work closely with the MICE market as we roll out our Journey Together programmes to our luxury travellers.
“Our Journey Together Gatherings programme has been a highly collaborative process with the travel advisor community.
“We are proud to launch this programme targeting gatherings of friends and multi-generational families.”
Bold Commercial Terms
The ongoing terms include an industry-first rolling commission programme, generous levels up to 18% on Journeys and 10% on add-ons with the commission being paid following receipt of deposits, no non-commissionable fares (NCFs) and commission paid on cancellation fees.
Journey Together
Designed for travel advisors to book small groups, and extended and multi-generational families. The new offering starts with five suites and a minimum of 10 guests.
Travel advisors can benefit from a complimentary host berth, rewarding commission payments and each suite reserved comes with a complimentary Journey Experience credit to use onboard.
Journey Together +
The programme starts with a 10 suite, 20 guest minimum and offers travel advisors a complimentary host suite, rewarding commissions and a value fare to significantly increase their profit potential.
Full ship charter, meetings and incentive group requests can also be submitted by travel advisors and shipping brokers and are negotiated independently of the Journey Together programmes.
Full ship charter quotes are based on the length of the customised journey and time of year.
For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.
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