January 19, 2021
Cruise Planners achieved its 18th consecutive year ranking as Entrepreneur's No. 1 Travel Franchise amongst the Annual Franchise 500 -- the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Now, in its 42nd year, the annual Franchise 500 Ranking ranks Cruise Planners as the No. 1 Travel Franchise based on the brand’s outstanding performance of more than 150 data points including costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial strength and stability, and brand power. T [...] Media Room
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Cruise Planners Proclaims, “We Will Survive” During Day One of its First Virtual Forum
December 08, 2020
This year, Cruise Planners traded in its usual three-day, in-person Convention for its first-ever virtual forum, CP Forum, Virtually Yours themed, “Survivor.” More than 2,200 franchisees participated across the country in the complementary educational and networking opportunities in preparation for what is expected to be a very busy year ahead for the travel industry.
“We are optimistic for the return to travel. Ships will be sailing soon, real soon, and we will be ready &ndas [...] 
Cruise Planners Offers Enhanced Social Media Platform and Launches a Social Media Campaign asking clients “Where2Next?”
December 04, 2020
The Where2Next Survey asks clients the question – Where To Next? It collects their bucket list destinations for effective target marketing.
Cruise Planners has always provided a free platform offering creative and visually-appealing social media content for its network of travel advisors that is automatically published several times a week – cal [...] 
Cruise Planners Takes Home the GOLD at Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards
November 18, 2020
Cruise Planners is honored by Travel Weekly with a gold Magellan Award in the Marketing Websites category. Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards honors the best in travel and salutes the outstanding travel professionals who play an integral role behind the scenes. Cruise Planners is not new to the Magellan Awards competition, winning across various categories including: Innovation, Training, Websites, and Mark [...] 
Cruise Planners Where2Next Virtual Event Series; Once Upon a River Cruise
November 13, 2020
During the latest Where2Next Virtual Event, Once Upon A River, Cruise Planners invited consumers to tour the world’s rivers with AmaWaterways, American Cruise Lines and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Michelle Fee Cruise Planners’ CEO and Founder discussed the variety of river cruise itineraries available for all types of travelers.
“Most of our future bookings (25%) are coming from river cruises and the pent-up consumer demand is trending high in this are [...] 
The Coolest Office in South Florida is Cruise Planners’ Home Office
October 27, 2020
Think Tank and café divided by retractable walls at Cruise Planners, Coral Springs, FL. Photographer Robin Hill.
Cruise Planners is awarded the Coolest Office by South Florida Business Journal. Competing alongside Cruise Planners for the much sought-after recognition was Bacardi North America, American Express, and HKS Architects. Ultimately, the momentum Cruise Planners gained at the voting polls came down to the undeniable support of the nation-wide travel advisor network that [...] 
Cruise Planners Sweeps at American Express’s Inaugural Travel Advisor Virtual Showcase
October 16, 2020
Cruise Planners joined American Express Travel for its inaugural Travel Advisor Virtual Showcase where Cruise Planners franchisees swept the entire category for Excellence in Card Benefits Fulfillment. Together, John Morgenthaler, Linda Hilson and Frankie Blankenship each ranked as the top three – in order - for Excellence in Card Benefits Fulfillment Award. The award recognizes travel advisors for their commitment in fulfilling American Express cardmember benefits. An accolade tha [...] 
Cruise Planners Partners with the Dan Marino Foundation to Offer Student Internship Opportunities
October 12, 2020
Student interns, Braedon Shevitz and Christopher Landry, visiting Cruise Planners Home Office in Coral Springs Florida, pre-COVID-19 for new Home Office Team member orientation
Early in the year, Cruise Planners committed to providing a comprehensive internship experience to prepare young adults of various abilities for independence and job readiness in partnership with the Dan Marino Foundation’s Marino Campus. When the COVID-19 pandemic posed a new risk to derail the inter [...] 
Cruise Planners Tribe Gears up to Outwit, Outlast and Outplay in its First-Ever Cruise Planners Forum
October 06, 2020
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, signals their travel advisors as they get ready to connect for its first-ever Cruise Planners Forum, Virtually Yours. The two-day event is expected to have one of their largest attendance records as the nation’s largest network of home-based travel advisors register from all 50 states. Cruise Planners Forum will take place online from December 7- 8 and feature interactive panels with top-industry leaders, exclusive networking oppo [...] 
Where2Next Virtual Event Series; “Beaches, Butlers, and Beyond,” Creates the Desire for All-Inclusive Vacations
September 24, 2020
After a groundbreaking launch in August, the Where2Next™ Virtual Event Series continues to showcase travel opportunities to clients and maximizes Cruise Planners advisor’s sales. On Wednesday, the “Beaches, Butlers and Beyond” edition of the Where2Next™ Virtual Event Series culminated in a month’s worth of preparations and marketing to ensure success.
The Where2Next™ Virtual Event Series is focused on creating turnkey consumer [...]
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