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More than 1000 inquisitive expedition cruisers turned out to a series of information sessions conducted around Australia by Orion Expedition Cruises recently. The mystery & uniqueness of the world we live in and the ways it can be seen and experienced aboard vessels operated by Lindblad Expeditions and Orion Expedition Cruises was the core focus of the events. In total, the series consisted of 12 events over a six-week period in six different cities, visiting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. Lindblad’s partnership with the National Geographic Society and the contributions and lectures offered by its onboard naturalists, nature photographers and scientists captivated the audience with stunning video, imagery and stories from their personal adventures. “The response has been the best we have ever had, indicating the sales potential of having National Geographic Orion’s voyages in 2014 supplemented by Lindblad itineraries as well,” Orion Expedition Cruises sales manager Asia-Pacific Steve McLaughlin told CW. This translated to around one in seven people or around one in every 3.5 couples who attended booking an expedition. Whilst mostly a consumer audience attended many of the events, large numbers of travel agents were seen accompanying their clients to the events, with all bookings made on the night and in follow-up attracting full agent commission – often upwards of $2000 each. More information sessions on the company’s expeditions are scheduled to be held in Sydney later this month in Sylvania Waters, Mona Vale & Centennial Park, and to book a free place at any of six sessions for yourself or your clients, visit ww.orioncruises.com.au/events. Travel agents are highly encouraged to attend to learn more about the Orion & Lindblad range of voyages, which covers destinations ranging from Alaska, Antarctica, Borneo, Papua New Guinea, South America and many more. Steve McLaughlin is pictured above at the Sydney event with Lindblad Expeditions global head of sales Jacinta McEvoy. |
