Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that it will begin to pay travel advisors commission on non-commissionable fares (NCFs). The cruise line says it is "the first major contemporary cruise line to compensate travel advisors on NCFs for reservations booked outside of the 120-day window."
"Our Partners First philosophy remains top of mind, and our decision to pay commission on NCFs is further proof of our commitment to this community," said NCL President and CEO Harry Sommer. "We want our partners to thrive; we want to see their businesses grow all around the world."
NCL notes its existing commitment to equipping the travel agent community with the tools and information to serve their clients, and says that the new commissions will help travel partners establish a stronger relationship with their clients and increase brand loyalty, resulting in repeat business and higher earning potential.
"Our travel partners are incredibly important to us and our business; it is a true partnership," said Todd Hamilton, senior vice president of sales at NCL. "We see this value and we wanted to reward our travel advisors like never before."
The payment of NCFs will go into effect on 01JAN 2023 for reservations made outside of final payment (120 days prior to sailing) on sailings departing 01MAY, 2023 and forward. To qualify for the NCF commission, travel advisors will need to submit a marketing plan through Norwegian Central by 31DEC, 2022.
For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com.
