Hosted aboard the Avalon Envision, advisors experienced an eight-day training immersion on this landmark sailing northbound on the ‘Romantic Rhine’ itinerary from Basel to Amsterdam.
Agents gained first-hand insight into Avalon’s product while strengthening confidence in selling across the wider Globus family of brands portfolio, including Globus and Cosmos.
Throughout the voyage, advisors attended four structured training sessions spanning seven core topics, plus interactive Q&A opportunities hosted by Pam Hoffee, President of Avalon Waterways, alongside members of the Globus family of brands Australasia and Asia Pacific leadership teams.
The sessions enabled advisors to explore strategies and products in depth, while the Q&As provided a valuable forum for client-specific questions to be addressed.
“Meeting advisors and embracing the trade community we’ve built on board one of our ships was an honour,” said Ms Hoffee.
“We aimed to provide advisors with an experience beyond the brochure and an opportunity to learn first-hand what sets Avalon apart, from our industry-leading Panorama Suites to our variety of excursions.
“It’s been great to see that advisors have embraced this opportunity to connect and experience what Avalon has to offer.”
Pictured: Avalon team L-R: Mitch Spencer (Global Account Manager, GFOB), Johanna Raeder (Head of Marketing for APAC, GFOB), Pam Hoffee (President of Avalon Waterways) and Brett Simon (Head of Commercial Australasia, GFOB)
The group had the chance to embrace the choice Avalon is known for, with options for Active, Discovery, or Classic excursions, including a walking tour around the historic town of Breisach, a cycle through the Black Forest or a brewery tour in Heidelberg.
Advisors onboard were also encouraged to take part in a dedicated social media competition, sharing daily photos using hashtags including #rhineanddine #Amarksthespot and #youresosuite, to then have a chance of being crowned the winning image.
The overall winner was announced at the end of the cruise, with Joy Varga – Travel Managers, receiving a $1,000 gift card.
Brett Simon, Head of Commercial Australasia at Globus family of brands, said the charter was a resounding success.
“This year, we’ve held several events that were a first for us, expanding how we reach advisors,” he added.
“The response has been incredibly encouraging and the Avalon charter is no different.
“From this historic charter to the February cruise and trade director events, across the board, advisors have valued the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences Avalon and GFOB can provide their clients.”
For more information and to be the first in the know regarding future Avalon and Globus events, Travel Advisors can visit the Travel Advisor Portal.
