The new booking platform LetsGoBook was introduced by Virgin Voyages, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The interface is easy to use and takes the hassle out of the booking process. VirginVoyages.com makes it easy for travel advisors to book their clients with five steps.
It is possible for advisors to send a dedicated link to their clients via email/text or share on social media channels.
Every new booking made using the agent's LetsGoBook link will be connected to their account on FirstMates.com After a booking is made, agents can add shore excursions, upgrade cabin categories, add a bar tab, and more.
Virgin's 16 percent commission and no NCFs are included in every booking in line with the brand's "Brilliant to do Business With" promise
A $50 cash bonus will be given to the first 2,000 people who make a booking using the LetsGoBook link. Every booking gives agents a chance to win a seven-night trip to Richard Branon's private estate.
John Dioro, vice president of North American sales, said that the company has delivered a more streamlined booking platform. The link can be used by every agent to make a booking in less than 2 minutes. This new, easy-to-use interface saves first mate's time on the historically tedious booking process so they can devote more time to helping their sailors.
Travel advisers were positive about the new LetsGoBook link.
Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation, said that the LetsGoBook link is changing the game for travel agents. We can't wait to see how the program drives more business for us.
The new technology is the answer to a lot of pain points for agents. This is both innovative and exciting, from new and creative ways to market, to ease of booking and reservations coming back to advisers at a later date through a link.
The ships were launched in less than nine months. Travel +Leisure named the brand one of the best ocean cruise lines.
According to the vice president of international sales, the customer happiness ratings are in the 90s and they are seeing rebooking rates at high as 50 percent. Competitive 16 percent commission with no NCFs, agent programs, support on-demand, educational tools, brand swag and access to key sailings is what we want to offer.
To make a booking and enter to win a vacation to Necker Island, travel advisers need to go to FirstMates.com. Email firstmates@virginvoyages.com or call 833-VV-Sails for more information.
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