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Cruise Planners Honored for Outstanding Achievements in Travel Innovation, Technology, and Marketing with Four Magellan Awards

  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 ...

Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Unveils Enhanced Website Packed with Cutting-Edge Technology

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 ...

Elevating Experiences: Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Host 2024 National Conference at Sea, Supporting Make-A-Wish®!

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 ...

OutsideAgents.com Names Lionel Garcia As Vice President, Sales & Agent Development

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 ...

Dream Vacations, The Highest Ranked Travel Franchise In 2024’s Top 150 Franchises for Veterans by Entrepreneur

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 ...

1000Access: The Game-Changing Travel Advisor Platform Adds Hotel and Car

14 November 2024 – Following its successful soft launch in North America earlier this year, 1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) is thrilled to announce a powerful new addition to 1000Access — its revolutionary platform designed to supercharge how travel advisors operate. Now, advisors have seamless access to hotels and car rental options alongside flights. Developed in partnership with ...

Cruise Planners, the Nation’s Largest Travel Franchise, Launches Annual 2024 “CP World” Convention

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (October 8, 2024) – Cruise Planners kicked off their annual convention with over 900 franchise owners and advisors in attendance. The 4-day event in Fort Lauderdale concludes with a 3-night inaugural sailing to the Bahamas onboard Princess Cruises’ new ship, Sun Princess. This year’s convention is centered around the theme “CP World: You’re a Star,” emphasizing ...

Cruise Planners Honored with Prestigious Department of Defense Patriot Award for Exceptional Support of Military Service Members

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla (November 08, 2024) – Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, has been awarded the esteemed Department of Defense Patriot Award, recognizing its unwavering commitment to supporting military service members. The Patriot Award, given by the Florida Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), honors individual supervisors ...

Vacation Planners President Jenn Lee Named Godmother of AmaWaterways’ Newest Luxury Douro River Ship

Industry Leader Jenn Lee Honored as Godmother of AmaSintra During Cruise World 2024   Calabasas, CA (November 2024) – AmaWaterways has named Jenn Lee, President of Vacation Planners, as Godmother of their newest ship, AmaSintra, launching on Portugal’s Douro River in 2025. A special christening ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2025, along the picturesque Douro. “Jenn’s passion ...

Avoya Travel Launches New White Label Education Solution

New Offering Built from Avoya Travel Academy, Where Graduates Achieve 50% Higher Closing Rates and 50% Greater Commissions Earned Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (November 06, 2024) – Avoya Travel®, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, has announced the launch of a new white label education solution called Our Travel Academy™. With no current industry-wide education standard available ...