Oceania Cruises has debuted a new trade solution called Oceania Insider Connect, which is powered by technology from Approach Guides. The platform aims to boost the sales and marketing efforts of travel advisor partners.

Accor’s new travel advisor loyalty and rewards program, HERA, has proven to be a huge success since its roll out online seven weeks ago. HERA, Accor Travel Advisor Program is the latest trade program launched by Accor and includes more brands, more features and more capabilities compared to the former platform, as well as an enhanced digital experience with easy and efficient online tools for booking, tracking and reviewing activity.

Tokyo Tourism Sydney office has relaunched the Tokyo Tourism Expert program. The Rediscover Tokyo course is designed to help travel advisors get to know the city and stay up-to-date. Advisors who complete all modules will receive a personalised certificate and go into the draw to win one of five incredible prizes. The Grand Prize is a trip for 2 to Tokyo flying ANA and staying 4 nights with Mimaru Suites (at either Asakusa or Nihonbashi) or any of the Mimaru Tokyo properties.

When it comes to selling new ultra-luxury travel operator Explora Journeys, who better to ask than the Chief Sales Officer, Chris Austin.

VisitBerlin will hold its first showcase in Australia since the pandemic in late October/early November 2023 as the destination’s visitor numbers continue to track north to pre-COVID levels.

The Spain Tourism Board is giving Australian travel advisors the chance to win a Spanish-themed prize each quarter.

Globus family of brands has launched its latest trade campaign, inviting agents to follow along with its ‘Globus Geni-us’, designed to help advisors have a magical selling season.

Travel Nevada has rolled out a new program designed to help travel advisors promote, match and sell the destination to their clients.

Tokyo Tourism has launched two new modules of the Tokyo Tourism Expert program focused on luxury experiences and the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

New York State Division of Tourism (I Love New York) has launched an agent training incentive, encouraging travel advisors to register for its online training and brush up on their knowledge of New York State as international travel restarts.

Oceania Cruises has revamped its Marketing Portal, providing travel partners with access to a more user-friendly and dynamic platform. The new and improved online portal offers an extensive array of branded assets, campaign toolkits, a digital voyage calendar, and flyers and emails that can easily be personalised with associated partners’ logos and contact details.

US-based escorted tour, small ship and river cruise operator, Tauck, will reignite a vision to increase its brand awareness in Australia as part of a 5-year business strategy for the market. The vision includes an elevated presence and additional feet on the ground to service local trade partners.