TORONTO — The Travel Agent Next Door has given Seabourn approved supplier status, enhancing its luxury portfolio for member advisors.

According to Flemming Friisdahl, Founder of The Travel Agent Next Door, the host agency is seeing an increased demand for luxury and expedition products.

“Seabourn definitely belongs in our luxury portfolio. Our agents have been asking for more cruise companies of this calibre of cruise line and we are very pleased to add Seabourn to our offering,” he said.

Steve Smotrys, Vice President, Global Sales & Trade Relations at Seabourn, said the cruise line is “thrilled” to be able to strengthen its partnership with the host agency as a preferred supplier.

“We have come to recognize the opportunity to grow awareness for our brand across the Canadian marketplace and of the increased desire for ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise travel,” said Smotrys. “Knowing the strong presence that The Travel Agent Next Door and their agents spread from coast to coast, we at Seabourn see this as a perfect partnership.

The Travel Agent Next Door will now be seen as a key account with Seabourn and will be supported by Shane Buksh, Senior Manager of National & Strategic Accounts.