March 21, 2018
The top-producing franchise owners of Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, traveled with Cruise Planners co-owners Michelle Fee and Vicky Garcia to Peru and the ruins of Machu Picchu. The exclusive trip, hosted annually in a bucket-list destination around the world, rewards Cruise Planners top-producing agents for their past years’ success as they travel alongside Cruise Planners executives and industry partners, which this year included Globus Family of Brands, [...] Media Room
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Cruise Planners® Welcomes Travel Franchise Insider Scott Koepf to Senior Leadership Team
February 21, 2018
Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, welcomes Scott Koepf as Vice President of Strategic Development to the nation’s leading home-based travel agency network.
“I’ve known Scott for more than 20 years and we are excited for him to join our powerhouse executive team,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “His impressive background in the travel industry allows us to tap into his diver [...] 
Cruise Planners Team Member Marries in First Legal Same-Sex Wedding at Sea
February 19, 2018
In a truly historic ceremony hosted on board Celebrity Equinox, Cruise Planners team member, Francisco Vargas married long-time boyfriend Benjamin Gray as they became the first-ever same-sex couple to legally wed at sea on a major cruise line.
“We have a long-standing tradition of advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and it’s incredible to celebrate an LGBTQ+ milestone achieved by one of our own, Francisco and his now husband, Ben,” said Vicky Garcia, COO of Cruise Plan [...] 
Cruise Planners® New Technology Sizzles with CP Maxx™ Rollout
February 08, 2018
Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, rolled out its newest proprietary technology solution, CP Maxx™, a next-generation booking and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system exclusively for its travel agent network.
“I started in this industry 35 years ago as a travel agent so I’m proud to say that I tapped into my understanding of an agent’s needs and frustrations and I know time is precious for a home-based agent,” said Michelle Fe [...] 
Catch the Wave of Cruise Deals this 'Wave Season'
January 16, 2018
Each January, the cruise industry experiences what the insiders call “Wave Season,” a few months of the richest cruise deals and perks for travelers. Today, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, shares what makes the best deals and how consumers can snag value-added experiences, specialty dining, prepaid gratuities and other cruise upgrades.
“Now is the best time to book your next cruise, so don’t wait,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founde [...] 
15 Years at the Top: Cruise Planners Continues Legacy as the No.1 Travel Franchise
January 11, 2018
Many people wait until retirement to travel the world, but smart business people are investing in the No.1 travel franchise to own, Cruise Planners®, and traveling as part of their career. For 15 years, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, has ranked as the best travel franchise to own on Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 list.
“Being the best in travel franchising for 15 consecutive years isn’t just an honor, it’s a legacy, especiall [...] 
Travel Elevated in 2018 with Luxury, Extras and “Wow” Moments
December 18, 2017
Cruise Planners® travel professionals are enhancing trips with high-value experiences and meaningful connections in the tech-driven travel world
With the integration of faster, innovative technology in the travel landscapes, travelers’ expectations have elevated and travel agents are curating experiences exceeding their clients’ wants. In a tech-savvy world, travelers today want meaningful connections and high-value experiences when they take their vacations, no matter their bud [...] 
Cruise Planners® Earns President’s Award from Celebrity Cruises
December 14, 2017
Cruise Planners® Earns President’s Award from Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Planners® business development support, marketing and technology led to increased sales; landing the President’s Award
Coral Springs, Fla. – December 14, 2017 – Today, Celebrity Cruises announced that Cruise Planners® has earned the President’s Award for outstanding sales. 2017 marks one of the best years in Celebrity Cruises history and record bookings by Cruise Planners trav [...] 
Cruise Planners Wins International Franchise Association Award
November 03, 2017
The nation’s leading home-based travel franchise, Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, recently earned a FranTech Award from the International Franchise Association (IFA) and continues to stand out as a leader in innovation and technology. Presented at the 2017 FranTech Franchise Innovation Conference, October 19-20 in San Diego, the IFA award recognized Cruise Planners for its 2017 Technology Suite for travel agents which includes CP View™, CP Insig [...] 
“Alexa, ask Cruise Planners About its Annual Convention”
October 16, 2017
Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, hosted hundreds of their travel advisors in Cancun, Mexico for its annual convention. With the fiery mantra “CP Ignite” as this year’s theme, the Cruise Planners executive team set the room ablaze as they announced the latest Cruise Planners marketing and technology innovations. Cruise Planners announced an artificial intelligence program – the first ever in the industry for home-based trav [...]
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