G Adventures announces a new National Geographic Journeys Agent Specialist Program for Australian and New Zealand travel agents that is designed to enhance knowledge and boost sales of small group trips offered in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions. The Agent Specialist Program is open for registration today.

The one-hour course, which is organised into four, learning modules, can be accessed from any desktop or mobile device at any time. It includes videos, quizzes and a final test that will help travel professionals boost their product knowledge, while gaining insights into the core customers who are most likely to book.

In part one, agents will gain a deeper understanding of the National Geographic and G Adventures partnership, including its goals, background and unique positioning in the market. Part two dives into details about the culturally-immersive experiences that set Journeys apart from other trips. The third section provides research about the target Journeys traveller, including top travel interests and booking preferences, to help agents identify top prospects. The fourth chapter covers the new National Geographic Family Journeys itineraries, target customer and more. The four modules can be completed in one sitting, or in separate parts.

Upon completion of the course, newly-certified Journeys Specialists will receive a personalized Journeys Specialist certificate and have access to tools and resources to help them sell National Geographic Journeys. 

“We designed this learning course with the greatest flexibility in mind for our agent partners. We know they have many options and providers from which to choose. Once enrolled, they will have unlimited access to the course so it can be taken at whatever pace best suits their schedules.” said Dan Coleman, G Adventures' National Sales Manager, Australia and New Zealand. “The idea is to help travel agents feel fully equipped and empowered so that, together, we can change more lives together.

G Adventures and National Geographic first joined forces in 2015 with the launch of National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, a program of small group adventures that has grown from 70 trips in its first year to 96 trips in 54 countries today. The National Geographic Journeys line of trips offers hands-on exploration, with an emphasis on local immersion and social impact. Whenever possible, travellers visit projects and community initiatives associated with National Geographic or G Adventures that help improve local livelihoods and protect the natural or cultural heritage of a destination. Built from six to 30 days in length, the itineraries are designed for travellers who appreciate having free time and flexibility but value the structure and security of group travel. 

The two companies recently expanded their shared offerings in May of 2019, with 12 new trips designed especially for families traveling with children who are age seven and up. The new line of National Geographic Family Journeys are now on sale.

“We are very proud to be able to offer this new Journeys Specialist Program to our agent and agency partners. Their expertise and enthusiasm have directly contributed to the product's early success,” said G Adventures' Brand Partnership Manager, Amanda Dunning. “We look forward to working together and cementing Journeys as a trustworthy and top-selling tour option for Australians who are in search of enriching, life-changing travel that has a positive impact.”

For more details, agents can consult their local G Adventures Global Purpose Specialist, or visit: https://www.journeysspecialist.com.  

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About G Adventures:  G Adventures is an adventure travel pioneer and social enterprise offering the widest selection of affordable small-group land, sea and river tours to more than 100 countries on all seven continents. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip in 1990, G Adventures offers award-winning trips that embrace local accommodation, cuisine and transport, and promise 100 percent guaranteed departures. With more than 750 different itineraries, and experiences that engage and support local communities all over the world, G Adventures' approach to small-group travel is intimate and sustainable. For more information, please visit: www.gadventures.com.au 

About National Geographic Partners LLC:  National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or on Facebook,  Twitter,  Instagram,  YouTube,  LinkedIn  and Pinterest.