Celebrity Cruises has ramped up its trade rewards programme with the launch of a Celebrity Rewards Auctions scheme.
At the monthly auction, which will be hosted on online trade platform Celebrity Central, agents can bid for prizes such as a stateroom on one of the line’s ships or gadgets.
Agents can earn the equivalent of £20 in points when booking the Retreat or Galapagos sailings until September 21; £10 for a Balcony, Concierge or AquaClass stateroom; and £5 for an Inside or Oceanview stateroom as part of the line’s Earn On Every Booking programme.
Agents can use the Celebrity Rewards points they earn through bookings to bid for prizes either for themselves or their clients.
The first virtual Celebrity Auction was held today (August 31) on the Celebrity Central website.
Prizes of up to £500 are also available for agents who make bookings and the line is encouraging agents to speak with sales managers about any recent Celebrity bookings they have made.
Claire Stirrup, Celebrity Cruises UK and Ireland sales director, said: “Our travel partners are crucial to Celebrity’s success and with this in mind, we really wanted to provide even more ways for them to use their Celebrity Rewards points.
“Having the opportunity to join Celebrity Cruises on their own holiday, or arrange for the perfect gift for their clients, really does take this scheme to the next level. We hope this continues to show our appreciation for our valued trade partners.”
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