ALG Vacations (ALGV) is reporting success 18 months after launching its ALGVPro certification program; the initiative now has more than 12,000 graduates.
ALGVPro-certified advisors statistically outperform non-certified advisors, according to a press release from ALGV, booking 10% more on average. These advisors also sell more Travel Protection Plus, Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights, and higher-value, luxury products than their non-certified peers, thereby earning more commission.
ALGVPro is a self-paced, on-demand online education program for advisors to learn about its portfolio of destinations, products, brands, services and more. The online modules cover a wide range of topics, from navigating VAX VacationAccess efficiently to selling Europe and determining the best Travel Protection Plus option for clients.
"ALG Vacations continues to have the best education opportunities to help our advisors be successful," said Jacki Marks, Global Head of Trade Brands. "In our ever-changing industry, we prioritize learning and development so our advisors are always ahead of the curve and well-equipped to provide premium service for their clients."
In our ever-changing industry, we prioritize learning and development so our advisors are always ahead of the curve and well-equipped to provide premium service for their clients.
Only ALGVPro-certified advisors are eligible to win prizes, earn Wavemaker status, attend fam trips and most events including Ascend, allowing them to get more out of such events due to being pre-equipped with ALGV training. Certified advisors also earn up to five continuing education unit (CEU) credits from The Travel Institute, receive special marketing materials, enjoy a one-time reduced-rate air seat on any Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight booked 30-60 days in advance and become eligible for quarterly giveaways of hotel stays and flight seats.
Most advisors begin with the certification program’s Recommended Path, working their way to the advanced, while some seasoned advisors opt to test out of the ALGV 101 modules and go right to the Accelerated Path, according to ALGV. Modules range from three to 11 minutes in length.
"The Recommended path is great even for experienced advisors. I have been working in VAX since the beginning and (even I have) learned new stuff,” said Sarah Bonsall, a travel advisor at Latitude 21 Travel.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by ALG Vacations. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
