Let the games begin. Viking introduces eye-watering benefits for the industry’s top 10 advisors

Let the games begin. Viking introduces eye-watering benefits for the industry’s top 10 advisors
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Are you one of the industry’s top agents? Well you’ll want to become one when you see the benefits of being invited into Viking‘s platinum club.

    The Platinum Club is the evolution of Viking’s top advisors incentive program. Just as platinum status celebrates the pinnacle of artistic achievement and platinum cards symbolise the financial elite, the Viking Platinum Club distinguishes the best of the best in the travel industry.

    The Viking Platinum Club not only honours the remarkable accomplishments of individual travel advisors, it also recognises the important role of their agencies.

    This program underlines the collective effort and support that propels both individual and shared achievements to new heights.

    Entry into the Viking Platinum Club is an exclusive honour reserved for the top 10 Viking travel advisors of 2024 and the agency to which they belong.

    Become a Platinum Advisor

    The top travel advisors are those who make the greatest number of new bookings between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. As a Platinum Club member, advisors will be invited to join the Platinum Club Voyage, an 8-day journey on the popular Venice, the Adriatic & Greece itinerary sailing on 8 November 2025. Where they will explore historic marvels of the Mediterranean in style and comfort, and indulge in exclusive Platinum benefits including:

    • The invitation to bring a companion on the voyage
    • Complimentary stateroom upgrade
    • Silver Spirits Beverage package for members and their guest
    • Two free shore excursions, with 50 per cent off additional bookings
    • AUD$300 shipboard credit
    • $2,000 Viking Air credit towards your flights
    • An additional 8,000 Rewards by Viking points
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    Become a Platinum Agency

    The agency fuelling the success of each Platinum Advisor will be named a Viking Platinum Agency. To celebrate the collective achievements of everyone at the agency, our Platinum Agencies will receive:

    • A hosted Platinum Party for the team
    • Personalised marketing plan crafted supported by a $5,000 co-op investment from Viking
    • Complimentary famil voyage on a Viking 8-day river or ocean voyage of the agency’s choice.The agency may give the stateroom to an advisor in the team, leverage it for an agency incentive or on-sell to a client – earning extra profit for the bottom line.
    • VIP reservations support with access to the exclusive Platinum Club email

    Qualifying for the Viking Platinum Club is as simple as continuing to showcase your passion for Viking through your sales. There’s no extra paperwork or steps required—just focus on what you do best.

    We’ll stay in touch with our top sellers to ensure you’re always informed and celebrated for leading the way throughout the year.

    Learn more HERE.

    Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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