Product Description

Kensington Tours creates custom-made, privately-guided experiences to over one hundred countries and ALL seven continents. Each tailor-made journey is carefully crafted to deliver a personalized adventure like no other. What's the secret sauce behind every one of Kensington's tailor-made experiences? A passionate team of Destination Experts intimately versed on the new, the old, the different, the must-sees, the off-the-beaten path and the out-of-this-world. The Destination Experts curate and customize each and every itinerary to exacting specifications based on an understanding of what's important to your clients, what makes their hearts pump, their brains fire, and their butterflies flutter. 

Experienced local guides, finely attuned to your clients' personal expectations and connected to the people and culture, deliver breathtaking moments. This is the simple truth that guides Kensington Tours. The best spot to find the black rhino, a secret cafe and a favorite local dish, a personal account from a defining cultural moment and a local tradition shares - these are the experiences that endure.

Our guides are complemented by our global network of in-country offices to give you 24/7 support and peace of mind from start to finish.

Product available to US and Canadian travel advisors and their clients.

Category

Upper Premium - Luxury - Ultra Luxury

  Types of Travel

Active - Activities/Shore Excursions - Adventure - Air-Private Air Charter - Cruise-Expedition - Cruise-River - Cruise-World Cruise - Culinary-Food & Wine - Cultural - Educational - Family - Heritage-Ancestry - LGBTQ - Luxury - Safari - Tour-Custom Itinerary (FIT) - Tour-Private - Tour-Small Group - Private Yacht Charter

 Destinations

Africa - Alaska - Antarctica - Arctic - Australia/New Zealand - Bahamas - Baltic - Canada - Caribbean-Eastern - Caribbean-Southern - Caribbean-Western - Central America - Europe-Central - Europe-Eastern - Europe-Western - Great Britain (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland) - Hawaii - Ireland - Las Vegas - Mediterranean - Mexico - Middle East - National Park-USA - National Park- Canada - South America - South Pacific - United States


 Commissions

You MUST register with Kensington Tours as a Nexion Travel Group advisor to receive these commissions.  Effective June 01, 2024, commissions went from 12% on land to 14%* with these caveats:

  • *14% commission is for privately guided tour itineraries, Villas, Black Book;
  • 20% on insurance;
  • 5% on yacht-only bookings with no land services;
  • 10% on yacht bookings including land;
  • 0% on air bookings. 

When Commissions Are Paid: To NexionTravel Group within 30 days after travel completed

Commission levels are at the discretion of the supplier and may be subject to change. 

*Commission Rates: New 14% commission is valid on NEW bookings booked on June 1st 2024 and forward. No bookings made prior to June 01st qualify.  

 Booking Information

 

Here are a few ways you can request a quote from one of our destination experts (DEs) who specialize in the region your clients are traveling to.

  • Call: 1-888-903-2001 and follow the prompts to get in touch with someone in that region
  • Email: agents@kensingtontours.com and your email will be directed to the appropriate area
  • Online: After logging into your personalized Kensington Tours website, click on the “request a quote” tab and fill in the appropriate information.

Individual Bookings:
PH: 888-903-2001
E-mail: agents@kensingtontours.com

Group Bookings:
PH: 888-903-2001
E-mail: agents@kensingtontours.com​​​​​​​

Reservations contact info for air, insurance, etc:
PH: 888-903-2001
E-mail: agents@kensingtontours.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Forms of Payment Accepted:

  • Credit Card
  • Certified Check
  • Wire Transfer
  • Money Order

Websites: 

 Contacts


Sales support pre-/during/post-travel:
PH: 888-903-2001
E-mail: agents@kensingtontours.com

Sales team contact information - Reach out to introduce yourself, request training, find out about local events and ask questions:  070125 KT Overview_Contacts

  Terms & Conditions

https://kensingtontours.com/booking-terms

It is very important that you read the suppliers’ Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) from start to finish. These T&Cs vary by supplier and by promotion. Current T&Cs are available on the supplier website for your reference. 

  Agency Registration


You MUST register with Kensington Tours as a Nexion Travel Group advisor to receive the Nexion Travel Group commission rates.

Please click on the “register now” link at: www.kensingtontours.com/agents

  Travel Advisor Sales Resources

 

Top Five Sales Qualifying Questions:

  1. What is your travel budget?
  2. Why are you taking this trip?
  3. What type of accommodations do you prefer?
  4. What are the ages of each traveler and what pace do you prefer?
  5. Describe each traveler’s interests and must see/dos on this trip.

Top Five Talking Points:

  1. Quotes – 48 hours or less. No deposit required - Pricing guaranteed for 7 days
  2. Exclusive “behind the scenes” access, VIP services, authentic cultural experiences that build client loyalty​
  3. Co-branded quotes and collateral
  4. Award-winning service with 24/7 in-country client support​
  5. One point-of-contact from first inquiry – to when your client returns home

Global Travel Update:  https://www.kensingtontours.com/stories/travel-inspiration/global-travel-update

For webinar or inhouse training and sales assistance reach out to your Director of Sales

  Traveler Profile


​​​​​​​Active Adventure, African Safari, Multi-Gen Family, Food & Wine, Honeymoon, Festivals & Events, Private Retreats, Personal Heritage, Private Yacht, Luxe Resort, Polar Voyages, Last Minute Travel, Travelers with Mobility Limitations, Private Shore Excursions and Pre/Post Touring

Training & Additional Information

 

Visit www.kensingtontours.com/agents overview where you will find links to:

  • Listing of all the countries we offer
  • Over 500 sample itineraries
  • Travel Styles & additional products: Ancestry.com, Private Yacht Charters, Family Collections, Epic Drives, Beyond Villas & more
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • To get started: Log into our Agent Portal   
  • Request a Quote
  • Webinars, upcoming and recorded
  • Download or order Brochures & flyers  
  • Limited Time: Agent Incentive, Up to $250 Visa Gift Card paid to you at Deposit

 

 Travel Advisor Discounts, FAMs and Incentives


Kensington Tours Agent Incentive: click here

For FAMs, contact your Sales Director

Marketing Resources   www.kensingtontours.com/agents

Videos:

Social Media Links:

Remember to check the following Nexion marketing resources to stay-up-to date with the most current promotions  

  • myNexion > Inventory > Search Promotions 
  • Weekly Featured Deals Emails (goes out every Tuesday) 
  • B2C Opportunities: B2C Emails, Escape, Escape Insider – Check myNexion > Dashboard > Marketing News for upcoming campaigns 
  Mailing Address

 

Kensington Tours
2 Queen Street East Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5C 3G7