Category Archives: Press Releases

  Coral Springs, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 — Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network has been recognized again by independent research firm, Franchise Business Review, as a 2024 Top Franchise for Veterans. Cruise Planners was one of only 100 brands to be named to this prestigious annual list. Cruise Planners offer retired or active members of the military and ...

  Top travel agency franchise for veterans has given away 64 free home-based travel businesses since 2012   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (December 12, 2024) – One of the leading travel agency franchises for veterans, Dream Vacations, recently awarded three military veterans with free travel franchises as part of its annual award-winning business plan contest “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your ...

$127,000 raised for Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 26, 2024) – The grand finale of the 2024 Dream Vacations/CruiseOne National Conference aboard Celebrity Ascent was marked by an engaging fireside chat between World Travel Holdings Co-CEO/Chairman Brad Tolkin and Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager for Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. This ...

Suite of innovative AI tools empower advisors to streamline workflows and boost efficiency   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 25, 2024) – At the Dream Vacations/CruiseOne National Conference aboard Celebrity Ascent, franchise owners experienced the latest AI-driven tools designed to elevate productivity, streamline marketing, and enhance client engagement. Education is the foundation for ...

Travelers Eye Faraway Locales and Bespoke Experiences, Survey Finds   OYSTER BAY, NY (November 21, 2024): Travelers will be busy checking items off their bucket lists in 2025, journeying to new locales and engaging in customized experiences wherever they roam. A new advisor survey from TRAVELSAVERS and NEST envisions a travel landscape with fresh destinations rising to the fore and trends ...

  Coral Springs, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024— Cruise Planners has been honored with five Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, solidifying its position as an industry leader. The Magellan Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the travel industry, and Cruise Planners’ innovative technology and marketing initiatives have once again set a benchmark for excellence. This recognition reflects ...

Innovative Digital Assistant, SEO Optimization, and Enhanced User Experience Set a New Standard in Travel Planning   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 20, 2024) – Dream Vacations/CruiseOne is announcing the upcoming launch of its high-tech, newly designed website homepage and easy-to-use agent content management tool. This site is being created to allow its franchise owners and associates the ...

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Travel Advisors Embark on Weeklong Itinerary Filled with Learning and Philanthropy   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 18, 2024) – The excitement was palpable as Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® kicked off their highly anticipated 2024 National Conference aboard Celebrity Cruises® Celebrity Ascent. Anchored by this year’s conference theme, ELEVATE, the event aims ...

Jacksonville, FL, November 14, 2024 – OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host agency, is excited to announce the hiring of seasoned travel industry professional Lionel Garcia as Vice President, Sales & Agent Development. With over 22 years in the travel industry, Lionel joins OutsideAgents.com with a rich background of knowledge and a proven track record of success. Garcia will ...

Travel agency franchise has been ranked in the top 3 over the last eight consecutive years   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 14, 2024) – Dream Vacations has been ranked one of the top 150 franchises for veterans in 2024 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the November/December issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the top franchise companies that ...