Starting a Travel Business

Cruise Planners provides LGBTQ-focused marketing materials to help franchise owners and travelers provide inclusive marketing. Cruise Planners continues to be an energetic advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, with membership in both the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC), and a seat on many cruise line and travel advisory boards as a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.

Consistently Ranked as the Best Travel Franchise For over 15 years, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, has secured its place at the top of Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 list. What sets us apart? A stellar combination of cutting-edge technology and game-changing marketing. Our leadership in "martech" has not only distinguished us in the travel industry but has also earned us high praise among franchises.

Take a closer look at what it means to be a travel agent in the 21st century 20 years ago, when the internet was in its infancy and online travel booking sites were years away from existing, travel agents were found inside travel agency shops where posters of tropical vacations and classic cities donned the walls. You may not see many of these shops anymore, but that doesn’t mean that travel agents have gone extinct–they’ve just evolved with the times.

Your clients aren't the only ones who get to have all the fun when you’re a travel agent, you do too. With all of the travel agent training provided by Cruise Planners, travel experience isn’t required to become a Cruise Planners travel agent franchise owner, but firsthand travel experience will help you stay at the top of your game.

If you're familiar with Cruise Planners, then you're aware that we consistently rank as the #1 Travel Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine. It's not just our winning franchise model that entrepreneurs adore but also our exceptional network of franchisees. That's why Cruise Planners agents are often the go-to recommendation for those seeking top-tier, full-service travel solutions.

Cruise Planners' corporate website offers travelers an easier way to plan travel and find a local a travel agent to book travel. CruisePlanners.com is designed to be the go-to for travelers around the country seeking travel information and looking to connect with a professional travel advisor to book their vacation, group travel, resort & hotel vacation, destination wedding, and many other vacation ideas. Since Cruise Planners does not book travel at its corporate office, all website visitors and leads are directed towards travel agents that have invested in a Cruise Planners travel agency franchise.