Category Archives: Press Releases

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 24, 2019) – The final general session of the 2019 Dream Vacations, CruiseOne® and Cruises Inc. ® National Conference aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas featured closing remarks from the home-based travel agency network’s senior leadership team, which dared attendees to take risks and create change in business and in life. “Dares ...

A suite of new marketing programs will increase travel agent’s customer outreach   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 21, 2019) – Attendees at the Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. 2019 National Conference aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas received firsthand information from cruise line executives about what’s on deck for their individual lines and ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 20, 2019) – The first full day of the 2019 Cruises Inc.®, CruiseOne® and Dream Vacations National Conference aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas was jam-packed with inspirational messages about taking risks and industry insights from cruise executives. Attendees even received a personal video message from Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO ...

Host travel agency hires industry veteran Linda Thompson to lead efforts of agency acquisition   Brunswick, Ohio (October 16, 2019) – To accommodate the increasing number of new agency affiliates, KHM Travel Group has added Linda Thompson to the team in the area of Strategic Development. Linda’s main role will be assisting established agencies with their transition when joining KHM ...

October 16th, 2019 – With over 30 years of travel experience, Travel Edge is pleased to announce that Karen Scott Caplice has been promoted to Director, Advisor Relationships – Canada for Travel Edge Luxury Agency. Scott Caplice is a key part of the vision in securing Travel Edge as the best luxury travel agency in North America, focused on customized support and benefits to help ...

October 7th, 2019 – If you’ve been doing your research about becoming a travel agent, you know that it’s normal to have few—or a few dozen—questions. You might even be wondering what questions you should be asking! KHM Travel Group’s Travel Agent Tips series takes you through the steps of becoming a travel agent and running your own business. The series is hosted by Bill Coyle, ...

Fiorino one of 50 franchising executives recognized   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 3, 2019) – Dream Vacations/CruiseOne’s Chief Operating Officer Debbie Fiorino was recently named a “Woman of Wonder” by Franchise Dictionary magazine for changing the face of the franchise industry. Fifty prominent business leaders were recognized in this first-ever award from the franchising ...

Winning Initiatives Instrumental in Overall Success of Avoya’s Industry-Leading Vacation Platform   Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – October 4, 2019 – Avoya Travel®, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, has won three prestigious Travel Weekly 2019 Magellan Awards. The awards recognize Avoya’s innovation and overall leadership in the travel industry. The marketing and brand ...

Boca Raton, FL (September 30, 2019) – OASIS Travel Network – the independent contractor division of Smart Travel Group – is pleased to announce that it was awarded Travel Weekly’s prestigious 2019 Silver Magellan Award for its Diamond Plan. The agency’s newest membership tier designed especially for independent travel agencies and advisors, the Diamond Plan is open to those who produce ...

Photo Cutline (From L to R): David Barr, IFA Chair of the Board, Chairman of PMTD Restaurants and Managing Director of Franworth; Bob and Bobbye Haupt, CruiseOne Franchise Owners; and Tom Baber, Franchise Owner of Money Mailer of Mercer, Somerset County, franchisee with IHOP, and Chair of the IFA Franchisee Forum. Bob & Bobbye Haupt of Newark, Del. Honored by the International Franchise ...