The refresh allows agents to book Klook products at a net rate and with no minimum booking volume.
The move comes as a strong Aussie dollar continues to gain momentum against currencies like the Japanese Yen, South Korean Wonton and Indonesian Rupiah, with Klook having seen a recent surge in bookings for experiences across Asia.
“For a while, we’ve seen the Aussie dollar get stronger against major currencies in Asia, delivering huge savings for travellers,” said Henry Hooper, Klook’s Managing Director of Oceania and Americas.
“And people are using the extra room in their budget to add a few more bucket list activities to their travel itineraries.
“This opens up a great opportunity for agents to book products through Klook at a low net rate which is commercially advantageous.”
Competitive pricing compared to retail ensures healthy margins for agents, while instant e-ticketing ensures real-time availability and timed booking slots.
The Klook Agent Marketplace allows agents to book clients’ experiences in Asia and beyond in one place, including attractions and shows, land and water-based tours, sightseeing and cruises, food and beverage, events and entertainment, spa and massage, and hotels.
“Our Agent Marketplace is very easy to navigate, as it is based on our B2C software and has the key selling point that it is on a net rate model, making it much simpler for agents to use.
“We have direct partnerships with more than 15,000 travel service providers worldwide and the platform offers a seamless booking experience for agents and access to activities in 50+ destinations globally – allowing agents to manage and check bookings in one place.”
With the brand’s digital platforms recording around two million hits every month from Aussie and Kiwi users, Klook has become a trusted brand for booking travel.
The growth in travel to Asia fuelled by Japan
According to Klook, the average costs of experiences and transport in Japan have dropped by 25 per cent since pre-COVID in 2019.
Customers are now spending on average of $206 per booking on Klook for experiences and transport compared to $277 in 2019.
“With the value of the Aussie dollar having risen against the Japanese Yen by more than 60 per cent since early 2020, you’re getting just about as much of a currency advantage as you ever will – the dollar hasn’t been up this high against the Yen so consistently for about 20 years,” added Mr Hooper.
Top experiences on offer for clients in Japan include the increasingly popular Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, as well as the “Klook Pass Greater Tokyo” which includes a range of Tokyo activities and access to a Tokyo Disney Resort park of choice.
Similar to Japan, South Korea is also offering value-seeking travellers huge savings, with one Australian dollar currently buying more than 920 Won compared to the five-year average of around 840.
“South Korea has moved from a ‘hidden gem’ for travellers in-the-know, to a destination that’s really in demand for a broad spectrum of travellers.
“Whether clients have done Japan and are seeking that next hot ticket or wanting to experience the country’s food and K-pop culture, South Korea has a lot to offer.”
Agents have a breadth of choice in South Korea, with top traveller choices including the Lotte World Ticket and the popular Discover Seoul Pass.
Agents can register for the Agent Marketplace at:
