Cruise Planners’ Franchisee Michael Consoli Wins 2023 Signature Sales Excellence Award

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. Nov. 17, 2023 – Cruise Planners is excited and proud to announce that Michael Consoli has been selected as the Signature Sales Excellence Award winner for 2023. The award was announced during the Signature Travel Network Conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 8th.  

The Signature Sales Excellence Award acknowledges an outstanding advisor who demonstrates all around excellence. Michael has shown that by his increased sales YOY, he also leverages efficiencies with technology, marketing, and has increased and expanded his client reach.

“We are so proud of Michael and everything he has accomplished. He continues to break the boundaries of what a travel advisor can accomplish,” said Michelle Fee, founder and CEO of Cruise Planners. “This award is a testament to his hard work and dedication to providing clients with unforgettable travel experiences.”

Consoli is Cruise Planner’s top seller of travel, specializing in river cruising and luxury travel. He has been the Global Top Producer for Viking Cruises for nine years in a row. He has also been named the number one luxury advisor, number one escorted land tour advisor, number one river cruise advisor, and top producing agent for Tauck, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International.  In 2023 Consoli was also inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame having been named the Travel Innovator of the year.

“I am honored to be recognized as the Signature Sales Excellence Award winner and to represent the Cruise Planners team,” said Michael Consoli. “Cruise Planners has been there for me every step of the way with their unmatched support, marketing and technology. I am so happy to accept this award and am excited to continue to provide unforgettable journeys for my clients.”

Company Background

Cruise Planners was founded in 1994 and is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network. As a leader in the travel franchise industry, Cruise Planners positions a nation-wide network of 2,500 franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing programs, proprietary and cutting-edge booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and travel agent training with the industry’s top executives. The company continues to be an industry leader and was named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 consecutive years and awarded by Franchise Business Review as “Best-In-Category” for 3 years and ranked #18 on Travel Weekly’s 2022 Power List.

Visit our website, www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information or to view the complete list of awards and honors. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/.  

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