Margaritaville at Sea launches travel advisor certification program

Margaritaville at Sea has launched its new Certified Margaritaville at Sea Travel Advisor program, which is now available to registered travel partners worldwide.

It features four training sections that can be completed in less than 90 minutes, according to a company statement.

The self-paced training and rewards initiative is designed to give travel advisors the knowledge, tools and benefits to grow their business with the cruise line.

"Travel advisors have become an essential part of our brand, and investing in their growth remains one of our highest priorities," said Ron Gulaskey, senior vice president of sales at Margaritaville at Sea.

"The launch of the certification program reflects our ongoing commitment to listening, learning and delivering the resources our advisor partners need to succeed. When advisors feel confident in their knowledge of our brand and in selling it, they're able to create more seamless, personalized experiences for their clients while growing their own businesses, and that's a win for everyone."

Graduates become Certified Margaritaville at Sea Travel Advisors and get personalized certificates and certification logos for use across email signatures, websites and social media.

Additionally, they are eligible for exclusive incentives and opportunities, such as:

• Booking incentives: Certified advisors receive $50 in bonus commission for all new FIT bookings made within two weeks of earning certification. The first 50 advisors to complete the program also get an additional $25 bonus commission on their first FIT booking following certification.
• Group rewards: Certified advisors receive two additional GAP points for groups booked within one month of earning their designation.
• Advisor travel opportunities: Graduates gain access to special perks on travel advisor-rate and FAM sailings and become eligible for invitation-only FAM trips, Seminars at Sea and select regional events.
• Certification assets: Graduates get a custom certificate of completion, a digital certification logo, customizable marketing materials featuring the certification logo and, upon request, a Margaritaville at Sea graduate sticker.