Seabourn has launched the third edition of its annual global partner appreciation event, celebrating its travel advisors and providing training for the year ahead.

Running between 2 March and 30 April 2020, the events will aim to showcase Seabourn’s news, including the upcoming launch of Seabourn Venture, arriving in summer 2021; the second world cruise; the “Ventures by Seabourn” programme; and the ongoing developments in the “Seabourn Journeys” and ‘Seabourn Private Air’ programmes.

During the events, the Seabourn sales team will also be presenting some new trade tools and assets to help agents grow their Seabourn business.

Seabourn’s director of sales, UK & Ireland, Wendy Lahmich, said: “We call these ‘Partner Appreciation Events’ because they are designed to show how much we value our travel agent partners.

“This year we are extending the locations of our events from Exeter right up to Glasgow, and we are truly excited about sharing Seabourn’s news, immersive videos and sales tools with agents across the UK.

“We are looking forward to meeting up with our valued partners and new-to-Seabourn agents who will learn more about Seabourn and enjoy a few surprises.

“We’ve already had an incredible response, therefore we encourage travel advisors to book their place at their chosen event as soon as possible. Travel advisors may find out how to register by emailing [email protected].”

The programme will include a series of 13 events, such as lunch or afternoon tea, which will be held across the UK in towns and cities and are as follows:

• Tuesday 3 March, The Soho Hotel, London (fully booked) – Lunch
• Tuesday 3 March, Everyman Cinema, Altrincham – Lunch
• Wednesday 11 March, Rowhill Grange, Kent – Lunch
• Tuesday 17 March, Three Choirs Vineyards, Gloucestershire, Wine tour & tasting
• Thursday 19 March, Blythswood, Square, Glasgow – Afternoon tea
• Thursday 19 March, Harbour Hotel & Spa, Southampton – Afternoon tea
• Tuesday 24 March, The Belfry, Birmingham – Afternoon tea
• Tuesday 24 March, Everyman Cinema, York – Lunch
• Wednesday 1 April, Colwick Hall, Nottinghamshire – Afternoon tea
• Thursday 2 April, Hotel du Vin, Exeter – Buffet lunch
• Wednesday 15 April, Close House, Newcastle – Afternoon tea
• Wednesday 22 April, The Soho Hotel, London

Seabourn managing director UK & Ireland Lynn Narraway said: “This third annual Global Partner Appreciation Event offers our teams the opportunity to share stories, news and promotions with our partners so that they are up-to-date and armed with the latest information on Seabourn to share with their clients.

“We will reveal more about our ultra-luxury Expedition ship, the 132-all-verandah suite Seabourn Venture, which arrives in June 2021 – offering zodiacs, kayaks, mountain and e-bikes, scuba diving and snorkelling, plus the chance to explore deep under the oceans via two custom-built 6-guest submarines.”

As part of the current global partner appreciation event, Seabourn is offering nearly a two-month-long ‘sensational suite savings’ promotion with a number of benefits on select Seabourn sailings, including:

• Inclusive business air & transfers on select Europe 2020 sailings
• Veranda for ocean view or up to 3-Category suite upgrade
• Up to US$600 shipboard credit per suite
• Up to 600 minute Internet package per guest
• Guests who book a penthouse or premium Suite receive up to US$2,000 shipboard Credit per suite and unlimited internet package per suite.

There are also some benefits for travel agents, including:

• An Amazon gift card worth up to £385 for booking penthouse & premium suites
• Enhanced group amenities and bonus commission of up to 5 per cent to help secure more business.
• Travel advisors can also earn additional rewards when they visit the Seabourn Academy training programme and become a graduate.

The promotion is applicable to select summer 2020 and winter/spring 2021 sailings and certain restrictions apply.