Saving valuable time and earning great commission with minimal effort sounds like a travel advisor’s dream — but with Globus, it’s an easy reality.
Booking a client on a FIT trip can take hours upon hours of painstaking work. In contrast, booking them on an escorted tour with Globus is a piece of proverbial cake, said Cory McGillivray, Senior Director of Sales Operations and Channel Marketing for the Globus family of brands.
“Advisors earn an average of 15% commission on tours, and because everything is bundled into one seamless package, the booking process is faster, simpler and far less time-consuming than building a complex FIT," he said. "Throughout the year, Globus also offers bonus commission promotions, exclusive travel discounts for advisors and free marketing tools to support growth."
Globus also recently partnered with social media management software firm Rallio. "Advisors can now promote Globus tours across social and digital channels with just a few clicks," McGillivray explained of the partnership. "With Globus, advisors get the products, support and incentives they need to boost sales, and their bottom line.“
Survey after survey finds Canadians — and travellers in general — crave immersive experiences from the places they visit. They want to gain a real understanding of a destination's culture and people. That, too, is part of the Globus mantra.
“Our tours are designed for curious explorers who crave VIP, behind-the-scenes access to the world and free time to roam,” said McGillivray. “Our Small-Group Discovery tours especially hit the mark, offering immersive experiences in intimate groups and boutique hotel stays.
“Most travellers already love guided experiences; they just don’t realize they can plan an entire vacation that way,” McGillivray continued. “If they’ve booked a food tour on a site like Viator or joined a city walk with a local expert, they’ve already embraced what escorted touring is all about."
If there’s a myth about escorted tours, he added, it’s that they’re rigid or only for retirees. “With Globus, it’s the opposite, and exactly what people have already embraced about modern touring.”
McGillivray said younger generations are realizing the value of escorted touring.
“We’re seeing younger travellers — particularly Gen X — discover us through value partners and come back saying, ‘Why didn’t I do this sooner?’ Touring is the ultimate travel hack, inviting travellers to leave the stress behind and stay in the moment.”
Planning a trip to multiple destinations is a hassle of immense proportions for both advisors and travellers. With Globus, everything is done for you.
“Your only job is to enjoy the journey. We’ve spent nearly a century perfecting the art of touring, so we know exactly where to go, what to do, who to meet, how to leave the hassles behind – and most importantly, how to create incredible, memorable moments for our travellers. From handpicked hotels and seamless transportation to skip-the-line access and off-the-beaten-path gems, every itinerary is expertly crafted to deliver more wow, less worry.”
First-time Globus customers are often surprised by the freedom built into each trip, said McGillivray.
“Our tours are filled with built-in flexibility; free time, optional excursions and even choices of excursions, so no two trips feel the same. Touring with Globus isn’t about being herded around. It’s about being handed the keys to a richer, easier and more extraordinary travel experience.
“We plan our tours perfectly — so travellers can enjoy more, including time to roam on their own. Must-see moments are seamlessly handled — no long lines, no guesswork — so our guests have more time to follow their own path,” he said. “In Rome, for instance, we wrap up the iconic sights by early afternoon, leaving travellers free to sip espresso or chase their own curiosities. Even better, they’re never left to figure it out alone. Our local experts are there to offer recommendations, point them toward hidden gems or simply steer them in the right direction.
“With built-in curated choices and meaningful flexibility, we aim to strike the perfect balance of structure and spontaneity. That’s the art of touring well."
An escorted tour is also a lot more affordable than booking each travel component separately.
"With Globus, it’s not just about what you save — it’s about what you gain," McGillivray said. “Our travellers enjoy exclusive group rates at centrally located hotels, VIP access to must-see sights, expert local guides and seamless transportation, all bundled into one beautifully planned vacation. If you tried to build the same experience on your own, you'd spend more and stress more. You get more value, more insight and a better vacation, without lifting a finger.”
And forget the old stereotype of a big, lumbering tourist bus careening through the Alps like in old travel movies or TV shows.
“Our motorcoaches are modern, spacious and decked out with free Wi-Fi, oversized seats, air conditioning and panoramic windows — plus VIP parking that gets guests closer to the sights than they ever could on your own. And with fewer travellers onboard, like on our Small Group Discovery tours, guests enjoy more room to ride in comfort and style.
“But the ride doesn’t stop there,“ McGillivray added. “Depending on the destination, Globus guests might find themselves aboard a luxury train, a ferry, tuk-tuk, long-tail boat, vintage jeep, 4x4 or open-air safari vehicle. With Globus, the journey is half the fun, and always far from ordinary.”
