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Cruise Planners Travel Franchise Earns Prestigious Ranking Among South Florida Business Journal's Top 100 Private Companies

Written by Cruise Planners | January 15, 2024 at 1:38 PM

The Cruise Planners travel franchise isn’t the largest home-based franchise agency for nothing. Our network of more than 2,500 travel advisors has been nurtured over the course of three decades to make us leading experts in our industry — and we aren’t just tooting our own horns!

Today, we’re extremely pleased to announce that our brand has been included in the South Florida Business Journal's esteemed list of Top 100 Private Companies. The South Florida Business Journal's Top 100 Private Companies list is a highly competitive and respected ranking showcasing businesses that have made significant contributions to the South Florida economy through their outstanding performance and dedication to excellence. Cruise Planners is honored to be recognized among this elite group of thriving enterprises.

"Being named one of South Florida Business Journal's Top 100 Private Companies is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team of franchise owners, advisors and our Home Office Team,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners. “We are proud to be part of the vibrant South Florida business community and will continue to push the boundaries of innovation in the travel industry.”

Michelle, a young mom, travel advisor, and visionary, founded the Cruise Planners business model in 1994 with the idea of changing the travel world, to make travel more accessible and fun for everyone, and to allow franchisees, particularly women-owned businesses, to benefit from expert resources and guidance. Today, Michelle and the rest of the Cruise Planners team work hard every day to make sure franchise owners have the technology, marketing, and training they need to be the best in the industry, taking a hands-on approach to ensure Cruise Planners travel advisors are equipped for success.

We’re Award Winners

It's this kind of commitment to excellence that has allowed the Cruise Planners home-based travel agent franchise brand to enjoy recognition few other brands receive. The South Florida Business Journal's Top 100 Private Companies list highlights businesses from a variety of sectors that have excelled in financial growth, community involvement, and overall impact on the region. Cruise Planners' inclusion in this prestigious list reaffirms its position as a major player in the travel industry, not only in South Florida but on a national scale.

This recognition is yet another milestone for Cruise Planners, coming on the heels of several other 2023 industry awards and accolades, such as:

  • Franchise Business Review: #1 in Category for Most Innovative Franchises
  • Franchise Business Review: #3 on Top 200 ranking
  • Entrepreneur Magazine: #1 Travel Agency Franchise
  • South Florida Business Journal: #10 on 50 Fastest Growing Companies

We’re exceptionally proud of the outside recognition the Cruise Planners brand has received over the years, and we know it's the result of hard work and commitment, both on the part of our corporate team and on each and every one of our franchisees.

Enjoy Some Important Perks Working in the Travel Planning Industry

Joining Cruise Planners to open your home-based travel agent franchise gets you immediate access to perks you wouldn’t otherwise enjoy. Some of them include:

  • Award-winning marketing: Our in-house marketing on your behalf features customized direct mail, weekly e-blasts, an e-newsletter, social media marketing, and much more! We make it easy for you to reach your best customer at all times.
  • Best-in-Industry Technology: Our technology does the heavy lifting, giving you more time to focus on growth. With it, you’ll be able to manage customer relations, book and sync reservations, and run your franchise from anywhere!
  • Highest Industry Commissions: Our buying power and long-standing relationships with suppliers mean you’ll earn the highest commissions in the industry! When you start your own travel agency with Cruise Planners, you'll have 100% ownership of your clients

Benefits like these aren’t a given when you invest in a franchise. They can only come when you partner with a brand like Cruise Planners, one with the industry experience and expertise to help you make the most of our established and recognized business model.

Interested in becoming your own boss with a Cruise Planners travel franchise Get in touch with us today to learn more information about our great opportunity!

Original article sourced from: https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/