Excitement isn’t a big enough adjective for how 100+ agents will feel this year. Why? Because the APT Travel Group is offering over 100 famil places in 2023! With the season kicking off in April, some famils have been, and some are underway, but there are still ample opportunities to nab one of those 100 coveted spots! We tell you how.
Multi-award-winning APT have been delivering all-inclusive luxury tours for nearly a century. Travelmarvel is part of the APT family, focusing on value for their premium tours. This year’s fams will allow agents to understand the points of difference between both brands to maximise revenue and ensure happy clients every time.
A marvellous fam
APT Travel Group BDM, Camille Moore, hosted five Platinum and Diamond agents on Travelmarvel’s Nuremburg to Amsterdam leg of the European Gems cruise recently. She reported the agents loved the new ship’s contemporary design and the excellent value for money.
Camille shared, “The agents were very aware of Travelmarvel’s excellent value for money and the great price-point for clients, with the bonus of high commission that comes from booking Travelmarvel. The famil also gave them a better understanding of the differences in the APT and Travelmarvel brands and are able to confidently direct their clients to the right brand.
“Interestingly the conversation often turned to the ‘Australian casual’ vibe on the cruise. I agree; it was so nice not to have any pressure to dress up. It makes packing a whole lot easier!
Agents found comfort in being with Australians and travelling with an Australian-owned company. They felt it really enhanced the customer’s experiences – especially when travelling in non-English speaking countries,” Camille concluded.
Other APT famil feedback included the joy of touring Europe’s small river villages. Plus, the enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides and visiting iconic cities like Cologne and Amsterdam were a hit. Aboard the ship, the lounge was popular, thanks to its plush seats, as was the Scandi design of the bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms.
How to score a fam spot
Like any good travel company, the APT Travel Group know that getting agents experiencing their products firsthand is the ultimate way to showcase what they offer around the world.
With their popular VIP Program, famil invitations make their way to jammy agents across Australia. Diamond and Platinum partners, along with top performers from the VIP Program’s Silver and Gold tier levels, receive first fam dibs.
VIP status
While you may not have been one of the lucky ones to join Camille in Europe, there are still plenty of famil opportunities to be assigned. APT and Travelmarvel are committed to showing agency partners more products this year. Keep your eyes peeled for more European river cruises, a Mekong River adventure, and tours to Canada and the Kimberley.
The first step to scoring your place on one of those incredible adventures is to get signed up as an ATG VIP Partner. You can find out more about the program here.
More deets
Not sure of your VIP status? Call your APT business development manager directly or hop on the line with the friendly Inside Sales peeps on 1300 668 298.
