September 26, 2019
Cruise Planners CEO Triumphs as Florida 500’s Only Travel Agency Business Leader
For the second year in a row, Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is recognized in Florida Trend’s Florida 500 list. The power list highlights 500 of the most influential executives across major industries statewide. The year-long research initiative provides an engaging look at Florida executives who are movers and shakers within their commun [...] Media Room
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Cruise Planners Home Office Welcomes Advisors for First-Ever Tech Days
September 16, 2019
Cruise Planners travel advisors get plugged into all things technology at the first-ever “Tech Days” hosted at Cruise Planners new Home Office in Florida
For the first time ever, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, hosted a two-day workshop dedicated to technology and focused on new website coaching, mobile productivity, interactive Q&A’s as well as the brand’s signature “Cruisitude labs” where advisors get one-on-one tech advice [...] 
Cruise Planners Golden Era Continues with Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards
September 13, 2019
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, adds another seven gold and a silver Magellan to its growing list of awards and accolades. With continued focus on innovation and marketing to best serve the largest home-based travel agent franchise network, Cruise Planners remains the leader in pushing boundaries and charting the course within the travel industry.
“With inspiration rooting from our passionate travel advisors, the Home Office Team strives to forge new g [...] 
Cruise Planners Reinforces Elevated Training for Travel Advisors as Land and Cruise Experts to Grow Its Land-Based Business
September 12, 2019
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, hosted its second annual Land Symposium at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in Dominican Republic.
The three-day workshop was organized for 150 Cruise Planner Travel Advisors and more than 45 suppliers. Special guests and keynote speakers included high-level executives from Apple Leisure Group, Trafalgar and ShoreTrips. Cruise Planners Travel Advisors received inspiring presentations on global destinations, e [...] 
Cruise Planners Unveils Customizable Websites for its Travel Advisor Network
September 10, 2019
Cruise Planners recently launched all new travel advisor websites with three different visual treatments featuring unique content for travel advisors to choose from. These different website options provide our advisors with the flexibility of operating multiple websites; each with their own theme. Travel advisors can select our contemporary theme which encompasses all types of travel and includes value, premium and luxury brands. A second option is a theme focused primarily on land travel&n [...] 
Cruise Planners Sweep to Victory as the Franchise Partner of the Year at World’s Leading Cruise Lines Excellence Awards
August 21, 2019
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative wins the most awards at the World’s Leading Cruise Lines Excellence Awards taking home four Franchise Agency Network Excellence Awards for Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn.
Cruise Planners needs an extra hand for winning the most awards from Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines (L-R) Vicky Garcia, COO and co-owner, Cruise Planners; Arnold Donald, president and CEO, Carnival Corp.; Mich [...] 
Cruise Planners Committed to Helping Travel Advisors Boost Their Luxury Sales with 2019 Luxury and River Cruise Forum
August 15, 2019
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, the nation’s largest travel agent network with more than 2,500 travel advisors in all 50 states, recently hosted their 2019 Luxury and River Cruise Forum at Secrets the Vine in Cancún, Mexico. The action-packed event was attended by 150 Cruise Planners travel advisors and 50 suppliers, who included high-level executives from Azamara Club Cruises, Ponant Yacht Cruises and Expeditions, Viking Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
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Cruise Planners Makes a Splash with New Travel Advisors Despite Water Main Break
August 14, 2019
Construction-related water pipe break affects STAR University training in the City of Fort Lauderdale
Cruise Planners holds new franchisee training throughout the year in South Florida. This comprehensive six-day program called STAR (Sales Training to Accelerate Results) University is held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, a popular spot for cruise industry events due to its location at Port Everglades.
Recently, more than 100 new Cruise Planners franchisees eage [...] 
Cruise Planners Promotes Theresa Scalzitti to SVP to Continue Company’s Quest to Remain Cutting Edge
June 28, 2019
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Theresa Scalzitti to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
“Theresa plays an integral role working with the executive team. She is a true extension of us,” says Vicky Garcia, COO and co-owner, Cruise Planners. “Her leadership, analytical skills, and diligence has contributed to the company’s increased profits and overall efficiencies. Many who work closely with he [...] 
Cruise Planners Top Advisors’ Elite Summit Trip to South Africa
June 06, 2019
In partnership with South African Airways Vacations, 30 top-producing Cruise Planners® travel advisors traveled with CEO Michelle Fee and COO Vicky Garcia to South Africa to celebrate their outstanding annual sales during Cruise Planners’ Elite Summit trip.
With all the nationwide success of Cruise Planners travel agents, the exclusive trip was the second of Cruise Planners’ top producer trips for 2019 and included industry partners from Royal Caribbean International (Joan [...]
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