August 15, 2022
It is with overwhelming sadness that Cruise Planners announces the passing of COO Vicky Garcia on August 14, 2022 after a long illness.
Garcia was remembered as an exuberant supporter of the travel industry, with deep connections to the people within it.
“As I reflect on our 18-year partnership, I feel blessed to have had such a sincere, warm and fun BFF by my side,” Michelle Fee, Founder and CEO of Cruise Planners said. “She knew early on that the secret to CP succes [...] Media Room
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Cruise Planners unveils new Romance Travel Specialist training for agents
August 10, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Aug. 10, 2022 – When it comes to love and romance, Cruise Planners travel advisors are experts and have booked countless anniversary, honeymoon and celebratory vacations over the years. To help our network grow this profitable niche, Cruise Planners is excited to offer the Romance Travel Specialist Certification to their network of 2,500 advisors across the U.S. This was created from a partnership with Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association [...] .png)
Cruise Planners releases in-depth eBook titled “How to Choose Your Perfect Travel Niche To Increase Profits”
August 05, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Aug.5, 2022— Cruise Planners recently partnered with Travel Market Report to produce a free, in-depth eBook titled: “How to Choose Your Perfect Travel Niche To Increase Profits”.
The study takes a comprehensive look at the world of travel niches and how becoming a specialist travel agent can further your sales. The eBook features a trove of valuable suggestions and data along with anecdotal input from seasoned Cruise Planners franchise owners [...] 
Cruise Planners named to Franchise Business Review’s 2022 Culture100 List
July 28, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. July 7, 2022 – Cruise Planners continues to stand out in the crowd with their signature “Cruisitude” and was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s third annual “Culture100”. This is a feather in the cap for Cruise Planners, who earlier this year, were awarded the #3 spot overall on FBR’s 2022 list of “Top 200 Franchises”;“Best-In-Category”; “Top Low-Cost Franchises” and “Top Franchises [...] 
Cruise Planners hosts Tech Days in person and unveils new technology to sold-out crowd
July 26, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – July 26, 2022-- Tech Days are back in person at Cruise Planners and this year, the nation’s largest network of home-based franchise travel agents is ramping up their offerings to help advisors maximize their time and profits using technology. Cruise Planners hosted a sold-out, two-day workshop dedicated to familiarizing advisors with the emerging technology designed to streamline the booking process and beyond.
Tech Days were held at Cruise [...] 
Cruise Planners jumps five spots to #18 on Travel Weekly’s annual 2022 Power List
July 21, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. July 21, 2022 – As the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, Cruise Planners is thrilled to be recognized at #18 on Travel Weekly’s prestigious 2022 Power List. This marks an impressive jump of five spots from last year’s ranking and puts Cruise Planners in the top ten amongst leisure travel companies. Cruise Planners first made the list in 2013 at #44 and in that time, has steadily climbed to #18 with impressive year-over-year [...] 
Cruise Planners unveils new SMS texting tools for travel advisors to automate and communicate important details to clients
July 20, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. July 20, 2022 – Cruise Planners is taking the lead again when it comes to mobile technology in the franchise travel space by launching their newest tool: an automated SMS texting program that will allow travel advisors to send various marketing communications and travel updates to their customers via text message including:
Cruise Sheets
Tour Sheets
Resort Sheets
Trip Summaries
Idea Buckets for trip planning
Group Proposals
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Cruise Planners brings back their “Taste of Green” on-site discovery day for prospective franchisees after two-year hiatus
June 27, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. June 27, 2022 – Cruise Planners is excited to announce the return to an in-person event for “Taste of Green” on Wednesday, July 27th after a two-year hiatus. The free event is intended to familiarize prospective travel advisors with the company and what it has to offer. “Taste of Green” will give attendees an opportunity to meet with the marketing and technology teams, learn about the proprietary software and tools and have an intimate Q&A [...] 
Cruise Planners hosts their 2nd Elite Summit at Sandals Royal Bahamian during National Travel and Tourism Week
May 06, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – May 6, 2022 – Cruise Planners kicked off their second and final Elite Summit of the year to celebrate the accomplishments of their top producing advisors by unwinding at the luxurious Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas. Select Cruise Planners travel advisors earned their invitation to this trip based on sales performance and joined executives and suppliers for a week of sun, fun and networking in the Bahamas.
The Elite Summit was held at Sandals Royal [...] 
Cruise Planners hosts first of four nationwide Boot Camps for travel advisors to deepen their industry knowledge
April 20, 2022
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – April 20, 2022 – Boot Camps aren’t just for the military and exercise groups-- they’re also for Cruise Planners travel advisors who want to strengthen their sales and technology skills in the industry. Every year, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, hosts a series of live, in-person events across the country to travel advisors that includes supplier presentations, network opportunities and additional information on techn [...]
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