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CRUISE PLANNERS RANKS HIGH IN ENTREPRENEUR
Cruise planners RANKS HIGH ON ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S TOP FRANCHISE LIST Company is also ranked No. 1 in cruise industry for the 7th consecutive year Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 16, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is ranked No. 62 in Entrepreneur’s 31st Annual Franchise 500 Issue. For the seventh year in a row, the company is ranked No. 1 in the industry. “While other industries struggled this past year, Cruise Planners saw a significant increase ...
Posted on 16/12/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS LAUNCHES CUSTOMIZED VIDEO MARKETING TOOL
Cruise planners launches customized video marketing toolFranchise owners can now order “GroupScoop Video” to promote their businessFort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 9, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today announced the availability of a “GroupScoop Video” program for its agents that offers customizable marketing videos at affordable prices through a partnership with Digital Design Video, a production company based in Ohio. The new program allows Cru...
Posted on 10/12/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS’ AWARDS AIR FORCE VETERAN WITH $11,000 FRANCHISE
Cruise Planners’ Awards Air Force Veteran with $11,000 Franchise and Announces Charitable Partnership Coral Springs-based company expands its charitable contributions and community outreach Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – July 29, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, reached out to the local veteran community on July 28 with an event to celebrate the donation of a Cruise Planners franchise worth more than $11,000 and the announcement of the company’s year-long charitab...
Posted on 30/7/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS GIVES $10,000 FRANCHISE TO ARIZONA VETERAN
Cruise Planners Gives $10,000 Franchise to ARIZONA Veteran Company helps veterans start their own businesses with Corps Care program Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 21, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, has awarded Air Force veteran Chris Silman with a franchise worth $10,000. The Arizona veteran was notified in honor of Memorial Day. Cruise Planners hosted the nationwide giveaway competition to celebrate the launch of the company’s Corps Care veterans program...
Posted on 27/5/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS-AMERICAN EXPRESS LAUNCHES REDESIGNED TECHNOLOGY
Cruise Planners Launches Redesigned Technology Web-based platform provides agents with complete franchise management system Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – April 9, 2009 - Cruise Planners/American Express, the largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, unveiled its completely redesigned franchise management system at CLIA’s Cruise3Sixty on Friday, April 3. “Our vision was to develop a program that is simple to use but creates professional output while cutting costs and time,” said Michelle Fee, Cruise Planners co-founder and ...
Posted on 16/4/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
NEW MICROSITE COUNTS DOWN TO NORWEGIAN EPIC LAUNCH
New Microsite Counts Down to Norwegian Epic Launch NewNCLShip.com is the only site to win a trip on the inaugural sailing Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - March 2009 -Cruise Planners/American Express, the largest homet-based travel agent network in the cruise industry, today announced the launch of CoolNewShip.com, where cruising enthusiasts can register to win a spot on the inaugural voyage of the highly anticipated Norwegian Epic. “The Epic will revolutionize the cruise industry, so this is an exciting time for cruise lovers and travel agents to get a glimpse of history i...
Posted on 16/4/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS-AMERICAN EXPRESS WELCOMES TERRI BURKE TO EXECUTIVE TEAM
Cruise Planners/American Express Welcomes Terri Burke to Executive Team Industry veteran named Senior Vice President of Relationship Marketing Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – March 16, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the largest at-home travel agent network in the cruise industry, is pleased to announce that Terri Burke has joined the company’s executive team as Senior Vice President of Relationship Marketing. In this newly created position, Burke will be responsible for developing training and certification programs, designing and implementing market...
Posted on 16/4/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS-AMERICAN EXPRESS NAMED 2008
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS NAMED 2008 ROYAL CARIBBEAN ‘HOME-BASED PARTNER OF THE YEAR’ National cruise agency remains only company to receive prestigious award with second consecutive win CORAL SPRINGS, FL – (February 24, 2009) – Cruise Planners/American Express is making room in its crowded trophy case for its second Home-Based Partner of the Year award from Royal Caribbean International. With the win, Cruise Planners/American Express remains the only company to receive the prestigious award. “It’s a tremendous honor ...
Posted on 25/2/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS-AMERICAN EXPRESS LATEST AWARD WIN
Top-rated cruise franchisor wins ‘Globe Award’ from Travel Impressions/American Express Vacations CORAL SPRINGS, FL – (February 11, 2009) – Cruise Planners/American Express was one of 40 travel agencies and organizations receiving a coveted “Globe Award” from Travel Impressions/American Express Vacations, one of the country’s largest tour operators selling destinations worldwide. Award recipients are selected based upon criteria including business growth, innovation and partnership. The award was presented at the tour operator...
Posted on 18/2/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS-AMERICAN EXPRESS CELEBRATES
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS CELEBRATES 15YEARS OF EXCELLENCE! With a new logo and branding that’s a fresh update for 2009 CORAL SPRINGS, FL – (February 3, 2009) Cruise Planners/American Express is celebrating its 15th anniversary. And to kick-start the celebration, they gave their logo and branding a fresh, updated look. Designed by the Cruise Planners/American Express award-winning, internal marketing team, the updated logo and branding are featured in a new ad campaign which also launched this year. Plus, it was unveiled to their entire network of travel profe...
Posted on 11/2/09 in 2009 press releaseRead More...
CRUISE PLANNERS-AMERICAN EXPRESS LATEST AWARD WIN
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS’ LATEST AWARD WIN ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’ Top-rated cruise franchisor wins ‘Globe Award’ from Travel Impressions/American Express Vacations CORAL SPRINGS, FL – (February 11, 2009) – Cruise Planners/American Express was one of 40 travel agencies and organizations receiving a coveted “Globe Award” from Travel Impressions/American Express Vacations, one of the country’s largest tour operators selling destinations worldwide. Award recipients are selected based upon criteria including business gro...
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