# Alexus Torres

> Alexus Torres is the Eugene, Oregon-based owner of Echelon World Travel and a certified Fora Travel advisor. After more than eight years in Royal Caribbean's high-volume sales environment, she launched an independent practice focused on cruises, family and multigenerational trips, Disney vacations, all-inclusive resorts and detail-heavy itineraries.

- **Role:** Owner of Echelon World Travel and Certified Travel Advisor with Fora Travel
- **Organizations:** Echelon World Travel, Fora Travel, Royal Caribbean, Virtuoso
- **Education:** Lane Community College
- **Known for:** Reported a 73% closing rate during her corporate travel sales career., Helped thousands of families during more than eight years with Royal Caribbean., Built Echelon World Travel after her corporate cruise role ended.

## Career timeline

- **c. 2017-2026** — Worked for more than eight years at Royal Caribbean in high-volume cruise sales, serving thousands of families, training new agents and developing expertise in guest needs, upgrades and closing.
- **2026** — A layoff ended her Royal Caribbean chapter; Torres said she went all in on her independent advisory business on April 7.
- **2026** — Founded Echelon World Travel in Eugene, Oregon, as a boutique practice for cruises, families, Disney trips, resorts and multigenerational travel.
- **2026-04** — Earned Fora Travel's Certified Travel Advisor credential.
- **2026-05** — Completed the Aruba Certified Expert Program through Travel Agent Academy.
- **2026-06** — Completed Travel Agent Academy's La Paz specialist program.

## Achievements

- Reported a 73% closing rate during her corporate travel sales career.
- Helped thousands of families during more than eight years with Royal Caribbean.
- Built Echelon World Travel after her corporate cruise role ended.
- Earned Certified Travel Advisor status from Fora Travel in April 2026.
- Completed destination specialist certifications for Aruba and La Paz in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Promoted a public focus on cruise education, offering first-time cruisers practical guidance drawn from more than eight years with Royal Caribbean.
- **2026-08** — Reflected publicly on leaving Royal Caribbean and identified call-center sales, active listening, resilience and confidence as the foundation of her independent practice.
- **2026-06** — Completed the La Paz specialist program through Travel Agent Academy.
- **2026-05** — Completed the Aruba Certified Expert Program through Travel Agent Academy.
- **2026-04** — Earned Fora Travel's Certified Travel Advisor credential and committed full-time to Echelon World Travel.

## Links

- Website: https://www.foratravel.com/advisor/alexus-torres
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexus-torres-echelon-world-travel

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Last updated: 2026-09-27