Prestige Travel strengthens its Australia and New Zealand team after a record-breaking March, highlighting a growing demand for unique travel experiences.
- Tracey Bates joins as a destination specialist, bringing over a decade of industry expertise and knowledge.
- The company experienced a surge in bookings for Australia and New Zealand, focusing on high-value and experiential itineraries.
- Jenny Taylor Page emphasises the continued demand for cruise-inclusive holidays to these destinations.
- A successful voucher incentive programme boosts sales, rewarding agents for their service and expertise.
March marked a significant success for Prestige Travel as they expanded their team to accommodate increasing demand for travel to Australia and New Zealand. The addition of Tracey Bates as a destination specialist signifies their commitment to enhancing service offerings in this region. Bates, with over ten years of experience in the field, formerly served as an Australia and New Zealand specialist at Freedom Destinations.
The company noted an upsurge in bookings, particularly for high-value, experiential itineraries and cruise-inclusive holidays. Jenny Taylor Page, the brand ambassador for Australia and New Zealand, described March as ‘record-breaking’, citing a substantial increase in interest and bookings. This growth highlights the appeal of these destinations that offer unique travel experiences and picturesque landscapes.
In response to this increased demand, Prestige Travel’s inclusivity of cruises within their itineraries has been a focal point. Page highlighted that Tracey Bates’ extensive knowledge in cruises is anticipated to further impact sales positively. The company’s bespoke, tailor-made services aim to leverage this opportunity by promoting more cruise options.
Additionally, Trade Relationship Manager Joe Lavers mentioned that the year kicked off with strong sales across all programmes, both short and long-haul. An integral part of this success has been the voucher incentive programme, which has proven advantageous in enhancing agent engagement. Agents are able to earn up to £400 upon booking confirmation, enriching the overall sales strategy and rewarding outstanding service and expertise.
Prestige Travel’s strategic expansion and innovative incentive programmes position it strongly in the growing market for unique travel experiences.
