Carnival Cruise Line will boost commissions for travel agents
in the last three quarters of 2018 based on reaching sales benchmarks for the
first quarter.
Under the plan, agents who make 20 deposited bookings in the
first quarter will earn 11% commission on all new 2018 bookings made after
March 31, up from the base 10% commission.
Agents who make at least 125 bookings in the first quarter will see
their 2018 commission rate increased to 15%.
"This challenge is designed to give agents a boost of
inspiration as they plan out their 2018 goals," said Carnival vice
president of sales and trade marketing Adolfo Perez.
To qualify, agents must register and file a marketing plan
on the "Amp Up Commission Program" registration site detailing how
they intend to meet their commission goal.
Intermediate goals in the program are 12% commission for 38
bookings made, 13% for 63 bookings and 14% for 88 bookings.
At the conclusion of the booking period, agencies will
receive an email summary of their goal achievements and increased commission
level for April 1-Dec. 31, 2018, if applicable.
New FIT and group bookings made from April 1 to Dec. 31 will
be eligible for the increased commission level. All berthed group cabins made
during this period will earn the commission established at time of the group
booking, Carnival said.