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🖥️ Top 4 Travel Industry Technology Trends to Look Out for in 2023

🍃Journey to the Heart of the Amazon River with Travel Ambassador Karen Chin

✅ Cruise Planners announces changes to executive team and welcomes Jeff Sherota as VP of Operations

🌸Travel to Tokyo and Kyoto with CP Travel Ambassador Juan Velazquez for a taste of Japan

🏆Cruise Planners’ top producing agent closes off 2022 with record $24 million in sales

🧓Deciding What to Do After Retirement: Why Not Travel?

🌠Everything you need to know about cruising on a Disney ship with CP Travel Ambassador Angeletha Long!

🥇Cruise Planners named 2023 Best-in-Category Franchise for third consecutive year by Franchise Business Review

🛫 It’s National Plan a Vacation Day! Which destination is calling your name?

🎉 Cruise Planners Celebrates fourth anniversary of “Cruise Planners Day” on January 29th

🖥️ Cruise Planners hosts its first Boot Camp + Tech Day combination seminar for travel advisors in anticipation of strong wave season

🌴 Cruise Planners strong sense of community strengthens even more with Destination Hub

🥂Cruise Planners releases list of 2023 Travel Trends

🗺️ On National Shop for Travel Day, let us find your Best Vacation Ever

🧊Travel to the Arctic with Dr. Gari Senderoff on Quark Expeditions' Ultramarine

🥇Cruise Planners earns coveted “Chairman’s Award” from Celebrity Cruises after stellar year of strong sales

🖥️ Cruise Planners launches innovative new tool for reservation amenity tracking to increase advisor’s efficiency and showcase their value to their clients

🎁 Unwrap the famed European Christmas Markets with CP Travel Ambassador Dawn Androsky who has been going for over 22 years

🚢Join CP Travel Ambassador Susan Harsell as she takes us to Europe on the Oceania Riviera

⭐Cruise Planners kicks off 2022 convention with exciting announcements and unveiled first-of-its-kind LivePlanner tool in Miami

🚀 Cruise Planners reserves two capsules and becomes the first franchise travel agency to offer space travel aboard Space Perspective’s Spaceship Neptune in 2025

🥇 Cruise Planners recognized for excellence in Marketing, Training and Technology with 3 GOLD and 2 SILVER Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly

🌏Journey with CP Travel Ambassador Angie Arlia on the new Wonder of The Seas

🏰 CP Travel Ambassador Koni Zachar takes us to beautiful Bulgaria

⚓Join CP Travel Ambassador Carmen Palogruto as he travels on the Celebrity Reflection to the Mediterranean

🧊 Join CP Travel Ambassador Holly Richardson as she explores the beauty of Iceland with Azamara

🏛 Postcard worthy: CP Travel Ambassador Sue Surat sets sail on the Celebrity Edge to Greece and Italy

🏰 Castles and Beatles and London and Scotland, oh my! Join CP Travel Ambassador Dianna Miller as she travels across the pond

🕌 Journey to Istanbul with CP Travel Ambassador Christi Esterle

🤝Cruise Planners announces new consortia affiliation with Signature Travel Network

🦒South Africa: Join a safari with CP Travel Ambassador Danielle Petty

☀️Cruise Planners hosts 2022 Land and Luxury Symposium at the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic

💎See the gems of Croatia and Serbia with CP Travel Ambassador Vik Bhatnagar

🌴Join CP Travel Ambassador Brian Schmidt as he takes us to Ochos Rios on the MSC Seashore

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🏺 Explore Athens and Istanbul with CP Travel Ambassador Sherri Doss

📚 Cruise Planners releases in-depth eBook titled “How to Choose Your Perfect Travel Niche To Increase Profits”

🚢 America, land of the beautiful! CP Travel Ambassador Melissa Shanks takes us onboard the American Countess

🏆 Cruise Planners named to Franchise Business Review’s 2022 Culture100 List

👩‍💻 Cruise Planners hosts Tech Days in person and unveils new technology to sold-out crowd

☀️ 'Destination Divas' experience Riviera Maya with CP Travel Ambassador Annette Duplechin

🏆 Cruise Planners jumps five spots to #18 on Travel Weekly’s annual 2022 Power List

📱 Cruise Planners unveils new SMS texting tools for travel advisors to automate and communicate important details to clients

🚢 New to river cruising? CP Travel Ambassador Trey Moore takes us to Eastern Europe with Viking

🍇Bordeaux bound with CP Travel Ambassador Larissa Schultz!

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy first mate! Join CP Travel Ambassador Juan Velazquez on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady

🐻 Alaska Adventure! CP Travel Ambassador Kara Beutel takes us there onboard Celebrity Solstice

🌞 Viva Cancun! CP Travel Ambassador Brenda Daisey takes us to the beautiful TRS Coral Hotel

☘️ Luck o' the Irish! CP Travel Ambassador Angie Wagner takes us to Ireland

🌷 To Holland we go with CP Travel Ambassador Jaimye Levine!

🧭 Along the Nile: CP Travel Ambassadors Marc & Roz Bokoff take us to Egypt

🌎 CP Travel Ambassador Charles Russell sails the Mediterranean on Azamara Onward

🏇Take us to the races! CP Travel Ambassador Mary House gives us the inside scoop to the Kentucky Derby

🧳 Traveling With Autism: TOP 5 FAMILY TRAVEL TIPS

🍁Alberta on your mind? CP Travel Ambassador Beth Slifirski takes us to Canada

🗺️ CP Travel Ambassador Kristin Small uncovers the rich history of Europe along the Danube

🐧 CP Travel Ambassador Claire Maguire takes us to Antarctica

🐢 CP Travel Ambassador Debra Thune discovers the Galapagos!

💚 Cruise Planners Donates over $10,000 to help Ukrainian refugees and creates program for agents to sponsor families housed by AmaWaterways

🧳 Black Travelers, an Untapped Market with Tremendous Buying Power

📅 2022: Time to Be Your Own Boss

🎁 The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself

How Advisors Can Connect With New Clients As Demand Surges

Veterans Day 2021: Spotlight on U.S. Marine Veteran & Cruise Planners Advisor Bill Brown

Leading Women In Business (As Seen in Forbes, Fortune & Entrepreneur)

Cruise Planners Convention 2021 Recap

Top Travel and No. 3 Overall Low-Cost Franchise Featured in Entrepreneur’s StartUps Magazine

CNBC's recommendation on best low cost franchises

18 Years as the No. 1 Travel Franchise

4 Ways to Succeed in the New Travel Landscape

11 Benefits of a Home-Based Business

Travel Franchise vs Host Agency: Which is Right for You?

More than a Buzzword: Why Company Culture Matters at a Travel Agency Franchise

Thousands of Travelers are Sitting on 'Golden Ticket' Vouchers for Future Vacations – Travel Advisors Offer the Best Solution

Travel Advisors Will Be Key to the Rebirth of the Travel Industry

Cruise Planners Ranks No. 4 on Entrepreneur’s Fastest Growing Franchise List

10 Tips for Travel Advisors During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Top 5 Advantages of a Low-Cost Franchise

7 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Low Cost Franchise

What is an FDD and What Should I Look For?

Cruise Planners Dominates as Industry’s Premier Franchise to Own

What Is A Franchise?

Cruise Planners Ranked ‘No. 1 Travel Franchise’ for 17 Years in a Row

Cruise Planners Inspires Travel Advisors to Achieve Mission Possible at Annual Convention

5 Ways to Market Your Business When Starting a Travel Agency

How to Find Clients When Starting a Travel Agency

Travel Agent Training: Learning About Different Travel Suppliers

4 Ways to Establish Your Travel Agency’s Online Presence

Cruise Planners Hosts Inaugural CP Tech Days as Part of Franchise Owners Continuous Training

Cruise Planners Reinforces Elevated Training for Travel Advisors as Land and Cruise Experts to Grow Its Land-Based Business

Cruise Planners Unveils Customizable Websites for its Travel Advisor Network

CEO and Founder of Cruise Planners Celebrates World Entrepreneurs’ Day with These Seven Philosophies for Success

Cruise Planners Teams up with Trafalgar to Plant Trees in Northern California and Tanzania

Cruise Planners Committed to Helping Travel Advisors Boost Their Luxury Sales with 2019 Luxury and River Cruise Forum

Cruise Planners, a Premier Travel Franchise with Franchise Business Review

Cruise Planners Wins Back-to-Back Awards from Delta Vacations, Playa Hotels & Resorts and The Travel Corporation

You Can Never Go Wrong When You Invest in a Travel Franchise

Franchising Is Simple with Cruise Planners

Ten, hut! Cruise Planners Achieves 3-Star Status with VetFran

Cruise Planners, Your Franchise Advisor and Mentor

Cruise Planners Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top Franchises for Less Than $50,000” List

Shattering the Glass Ceiling in the Travel Industry

Cruise Planners to Launch High Performance Websites to Generate Leads for Travel Agents

Cruise Planners® CEO Michelle Fee Selected as South Florida Power Leader

Discover the Opportunities of Owning a Travel Franchise Business

Cruise Planners Maintains Its Continued Success as a Premier Franchise Business with Entrepreneur

No Retail Space, No Problem

School’s out! With Cruise Planners, Teachers Can Transform into Travel Advisors

Open the Door to Business Ownership Opportunities with Cruise Planners

Vicky Garcia, COO of Cruise Planners, Highlights Travel Trends at Seatrade Cruise Global

Ready to Start a Work-from-Home Business and Travel the World?

How to travel more: The perks of being a travel agent

Parents of Special Needs Children Can Start Their Ideal Business with Cruise Planners

Who the heck still uses travel agents?

Cruise Planners Reigns with Back-to-Back Chairman’s Award from Royal Caribbean International

Cruise Planners: Leaders in Land

Cruise Planners Remains Untouched as #1 Travel Franchise to Own

Cruise Planners Leads the World in Sales for Sandals and Beaches Resorts

The Greatest Show in Travel: Cruise Planners Celebrates 25 Years at Annual Convention

How Cruise Planners Supports and Embraces LGBTQ+ Franchise Owners and Travelers

Cruise Planners Adds 9 Magellan Awards to MarTech Accomplishments

Cruise Planners: The Only Travel Franchise to Make a Splash on Inc 5000 List

Cruise Planners Takes the Carnival Corporation Triple Crown

Cruise Planners Luxury and River Cruise Forum

Cruise Planners’ Training & Support Programs Jumpstart Your Business

Travel Agents: Better than Ever

INC Magazine lists Cruise Planners 5 Years in a Row

Best Reasons to Become a Travel Agent and Take on the World

How National Press Drives Lead Generation for Travel Agents

How Cruise Planners Boosts Travel Agents’ Sales Through Lead Generation

Top 4 Reasons to Become a Travel Agent

How to Know If Joining a Travel Franchise Is Right for You

A Woman’s Touch – Cruise Planners® Lauded as Top Woman-Owned Business by Business Journal

Cruise Planners earns CLIA’s Travel Agency Innovator Award

Why There’s No Glass Ceilings at Cruise Planners

Catch Cruise Planners’ CEO talking about franchise ownership at 30,000 feet

Cruise Planners® Travel Agents Share Insight on How They Became Successful and Achieved Millionaire Status

Cruise Planners Receives Rep Excellence Award from American Express Travel Year After Year

2018 is the Year for the MOST Cruise Ships Ever Built, and the right time to Start a Travel Franchise!

Are You a Travel Enthusiast? Turn Your Side Hustle into a Rewarding Travel Agent Career

3 Reasons Why a Cruise Planners® Travel Agency is One of the Best Franchises to Own

8 Things You Should Know Before Becoming A Home-Based Travel Agent with Cruise Planners

Why Married Couples Thrive as Business Partners

What Facebook’s New Algorithm Means for Travel Agents

Cruise Planners CEO, Michelle Fee, Shares Travel Trend Insight with The New York Times

Attention Extraordinary Women: Find your Franchise Fit with Cruise Planners

Showing up the competition: Cruise Planners wins Best in Show at the Travel & Adventure Show

MSN Names Cruise Planners as One of the Hottest Businesses to Franchise in America

Cruise Planners Welcomes Travel Franchise Insider Scott Koepf to Senior Leadership Team

15 Years at the Top: Cruise Planners Continues Its Legacy as the No.1 Travel Franchise on Entrepreneur’s Annual List

Cruise Planners® Wins International Franchise Association Award for Technology Suite Launch

Why More People Under 40 are Becoming Travel Agents

How to Start a Travel Agency from Home

Like Father, Like Son – How a Mutual Love of Travel Turned This Duo into Entrepreneurs

Customized Technology – Created by Travel Agents for Travel Agents

How this Mother-Daughter Team Turned Franchise Ownership into a Family Business

Our Path to Franchise Ownership – A Military Spouse Perspective

Continuous Support & Motivation for Cruise Planners Franchisee’s

Cruise Planners Shows Commitment to Franchisee Growth through New Virtual Associate Training Program

Cruise Planners Training is Key to New Franchisee Success

Cruise Planners’ Business Model is Ideal for Armed Forces and First Responders – Earns Praise from Franchise Business Review

Cruise Planners Remains in Top Spot as Best Travel Franchise to Own on Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 List

Michelle Fee, Cruise Planners CEO, Shines at EY’s National Entrepreneur of the Year Gala for Hospitality

There Are Many Target Audiences for Travel Agencies

PROMOTIONS FOR SUMMER

FRANCHISES THEN AND NOW

Should Business Owners Do Their Own Taxes?

CRUISE PLANNERS AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU RATINGS

TIPS FOR A MORE PRODUCTIVE 2016

Top travel franchise business for veterans

Top 500 FRANCHISES FOR 2015

WHEN YOUR BROWSING "FRANCHISES FOR SALE"

MY CRUISE PLANNERS MARKETING CALENDAR

SUMMER IDEAS FOR CP FRANCHISE OWNERS

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, Named a 2015 Hot Franchise for Veterans™, Offers 30 Percent in Savings to Military Community

Cruise Planners Named to Sun Sentinel’s South Florida Top Workplaces

YOUR TAX REFUND AND INVESTING

STARTING YOUR NEW HOME-BASED BUSINESS

How To Compete In Your Business

TAX SEASON: KEEPING RED FLAGS FROM FLYING

LOVING YOUR BUSINESS!

American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award - 2014

Cruise Planners Remains Best Franchise to Own in the Travel Industry Based on Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 List

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, Kicks Off 2014 Convention Unveiling Technology Innovations, Sales Growth and Cruisitude

Cruise Planners Announces Launch of Enhanced Veterans Initiative Program

OFF-SEASON FRANCHISE STRATEGIES

Cruise Planners Lauded with Nine Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

FRANCHISING STILL GOING STRONG

THE GUIDE TO QUALITY RESULTS

UNCLE SAM vs. BUSINESS OWNERS

Cruise Planners Recognized for Leadership, Excellence in Florida Business

TIPS FOR THE CP FRANCHISEE

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, Announces Three Executive Promotions within its Management Team

WOMEN THRIVING IN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES

WOMEN HOME-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS

A MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS

SUSTAINING THE GROWTH OF YOUR FRANCHISE BUSINESS

CHEAT SHEET OF TERMS FOR FRANCHISE SHOPPERS

Benefits of Owning an Award-Winning Cruise Planners Travel Franchise

Cruise Planners Answers “Is Franchising The Right Choice?”

Cruise Planners Video Gallery