Discover the high seas on dry land via Viking’s new information sessions

Discover the high seas on dry land via Viking’s new information sessions
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Viking has opened registration for its Australian capital city information sessions commencing on Tuesday, 27 February 2024, in Sydney.

    The sessions are scheduled to be hosted in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane capital cities, and the Gold Coast, before concluding in Perth on 21 March 2024.

    Viking’s complementary Explorer Sessions allows agents and their clients to learn about travelling with Viking, find inspiration for their next voyage and discover Viking’s river, ocean, and expedition journeys across seven continents.

    Viking managing director ANZ, Michelle Black said: “Based on feedback from guests and agents, we have added several new sessions to the 2024 agenda. Our Introduction to Viking session is perfect for those new to Viking, covering the difference between our ocean, river and expedition voyages and what life is like on board.

    Aerial view of the Viking Sea docked in Dubrovnik, Croatia

    “Our destination sessions are for those who know where they want to explore, and our unique destinations are dedicated to our loyal guests who have extensively explored with us, and are looking for something new or different. Whether attendees are interested in polar expeditions, unique destinations, European river journeys, Mediterranean, Scandinavian or Asia ocean voyages, or are completely new to Viking, our information sessions have been designed to deliver specific information relevant to the traveller’s agenda.

    “Agents and their guests will spend less time in sessions they don’t need, making a decision on their next trip more informed and easier.”

    The 45- to 75-minute sessions commence at 10:00 am, with the last session at 6:30 pm. Complimentary morning tea, drinks and canapés will be served before each session, providing an opportunity for networking amongst new and previous guests and agents.

    “I recommend these sessions to all my clients who are looking at doing something a little bit different. To me, having that boutique experience and personal service is so much nicer and it makes selling a lot easier.” Debbie Eyers, Flight Centre Narellan.

    Attendees will not only leave the session informed and inspired to book but will also receive an exclusive offer, encouraging them to secure their preferred dates and itinerary with their agent.

    “Guests I invited to the session made a booking on the spot. Viking’s presentation reassured them that now is a good time to start planning.” Roland Kautzky, Travel Associates Toorak.

    Black added that this is an excellent opportunity for savvy agents to leverage Viking’s information sessions to educate clients, convert new bookings and earn extra commission.

    Locations include:

    • Sydney – Tuesday 27 February 2024, The Fullerton Hotel
    • Melbourne – Thursday 29 February 2024, The Ritz-Carlton
    • Adelaide – Thursday 7 March 2024, Hilton Adelaide
    • Brisbane – Tuesday 12 March 2024, Convention & Exhibition Centre
    • Gold Coast – Thursday 14 March 2024, Hilton, Surfers Paradise
    • Perth – Thursday 21 March 2024, Crown Perth

    Session times:

    • 10:00am – Introduction to Viking
    • 10:00am – European River Journeys
    • 10:00am – Ocean voyages – Scandinavia and Northern Europe
    • 11:30am – European river journeys – Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers
    • 11:30am – Ocean voyages – Mediterranean
    • 11:30am – Unique Destinations for Previous Viking guests
    • 1:00pm – European River Journeys – France and Portugal
    • 1:00pm – Polar Expeditions
    • 1:00pm – Ocean voyages – Asia, Australia, NZ and The Americas
    • 6:30pm – The best of Viking’s river journeys
    • 6:30pm – Introduction to Viking
    • 6:30pm – The best of Viking’s Ocean Voyages

    Registration is essential as availability is limited, and places are expected to fill fast. Agents who register on behalf of their clients are recommended to list themselves as the preferred travel agent for accuracy in the attribution of client bookings to the correct agent.

    To register please click here.

    For group bookings of four or more, please email infosessions.anz@vikingcruises.com.

    Latest News

    • Aviation

    Low-cost Indian carrier SpiceJet continues to burn cash

    It’s not just low-cost Australian carriers that are facing hardship. SpiceJet, India’s version of Bonza, recently announced a 72 per cent reduction in its net loss versus last year. But, despite this improvement, the airline has posted losses for six straight years. But it has secured board approval to raise up to INR 30 billion […]

    • Attractions

    SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024

    AYANA Resort Bali’s newly-opened cultural and events centre, SAKA Museum has been recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2024. Part of AYANA Bali’s resort destination, the museum integrates Bali’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, making it the centrepiece for the island’s spiritual and cultural heritage. TIME magazine’s inclusion of SAKA Museum in […]

    • Cruise

    Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales

    Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, Silverseas, has announced Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice president of global sales. Biffi joined the company in 2007, holding numerous positions and gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests and its strategic goals, the company said. An Italian national with a wealth […]

    • Technology
    • Travel Agents

    Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy

    Cytric Easy, the travel management tool embedded in Microsoft Teams, is to be integrated into FCM Travel portfolio. Amadeus and FCM Travel have extended their Cytric distribution agreement to include Cytric Easy. With this new agreement, global travel management company FCM Travel, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft […]