“I came from another host agency over 6 years ago, and I know that owning your own business has a fascinating appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. Cruise Planners offers unequalled opportunities by providing an excellent chance of competing and prospering in a highly specialized and often contentious business environment.” — Diane Chiafair Director, Franchise Sales

Franchises have more success stories than any other business ventures. It is not an accident that many franchise and business opportunities are successful. Due to the know-how, home office support and a concerted effort by the individual, this type of operation has a greater chance for success than other types of Home Based travel businesses.
Cruise Planners is the number one cruise-only host agency franchise (according to Entrepreneur Magazine in 2004, 2005 & 2006) and has achieved the American Express Seal of Excellence for 2004 & 2005.
There has been a model shift in booking travel. More and more agents who currently work for conventional travel agencies are choosing to work for themselves from their homes. When Cruise Planners started, there were only a handful of host agencies. Today, NACTA lists over 70 host agencies on its site and there are probably even more. Franchises are a smaller percentage of these Home Based businesses which makes them stronger in the marketplace because of:
• Financial Security and Integrity — Your money and your client’s money is safe at Cruise Planners.
• Recognition — For instance: Two Great Names in Travel —Cruise Planners/American Express!
• Exclusive Offers Not Available to Most Travel Agents
• Ownership of Clients — YOU OWN YOUR CLIENT LIST!
• Support — With Cruise Planners, it’s like adding 40 cruise professionals to your staff! Cruise Planners is here to help you in all aspects of your business.
• Error & Omission Insurance included to protect you!
• Ownership of the business — With Cruise Planners, you’re your own boss!
• Fine-tuned, well-run programs — After eleven years in the business, Cruise Planners knows what works best!
While being a Home Based travel agent offers tremendous advantages and success, it’s critical to make an informed decision when it comes to affiliating with a host agency.
The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, or UFOC, details the company’s financial health and growth. As a travel agent, you’ll want a company that considers all members equally as important. That means your business can start robustly, as soon as you join a company such as Cruise Planners.
Be sure to get the support of a sophisticated marketing team so you, as an agent, can concentrate on selling. Compare the programs of each organization by asking a few simple questions:
• How much support do they offer and in what areas of business?
• Do they have technology to generate business as well as manage your business?
• Do they provide ongoing direct mail, e-mail and/or hands-free marketing programs?
• Do they provide lead generation?
Cruise Planners offers these tools and so much more! We GUARANTEE IT! If after you’ve joined Cruise Planners and you are not satisfied within six months, we will refund your money and cancel your agreement!
For more information regarding a Cruise Planners franchise, please contact Diane Chiafair at franchising@cruiseplanners.com or at (888) 582-2150.