Virtuoso is bringing its brand-new Advisor Recruitment Program to Australia to connect highly sought-after luxury travel agents with member agencies.
The program will assist member agencies with talent shortages to hire qualified luxury travel advisors from outside the Virtuoso network, including those who are newer to the industry or small agencies looking for a host.
Advisor applications in Virtuoso’s database are matched with participating member agencies based on respective needs, niches and available job openings.
Advisors hired via the recruitment program need to complete the Virtuoso Certified Travel Advisor (VCTA) course, an elite qualification designed to fast-track the development of new travel agents.
VCTA also serves as a resource to establish a professional career in the luxury travel market segment for experienced advisors who have recently joined the Virtuoso network.
Australia is the second region after the US to launch the Advisor Recruitment Program with 22 regional members confirmed.
The program soft-launched in the US in February 2023 with 37 member agencies enrolled and 16 advisors placed.
Virtuoso General Manager, Australia Fiona Dalton said: “We’re thrilled to launch Virtuoso’s Advisor Recruitment Program in Australia as a resource for our members to recruit talent at a time when the demand for professional travel advisors is ever-increasing.”
“Early participation from nearly two dozen of our regional members is a great indicator that the program will mirror the successful outcome seen in the US and aid agencies in growing their businesses by bringing in quality talent.”
Advisors can apply to find out more here.
Read about the recent Virtuoso on Tour events here.
