Cruise Planners-American Express Travel Kicks Off New Year with Top Industry Awards

Cruise Planners received the following awards from cruise lines and travel partners: 

• Home-Based Partner of the Year for the seventh consecutive year, Royal Caribbean International
• Home-Based Account of the Year for 2013, Celebrity Cruises 
• Franchise Partner of the Year for the third consecutive year, Norwegian Cruise Line
• The Globus family of brands recognized Cruise Planners as a top performing agency in 2013 and anticipates continued success in 2014 
• Recognized at American Express Vacation's Best of the Best Awards along with receiving the exclusive Globe Award

“We are honored to be selected by our valued partners through these coveted annual awards” said Vicky Garcia, COO and co-owner of Cruise Planners-American Express Travel. “Our more than 900 travel franchise owners value the partnerships Cruise Planners forged with major cruise lines and these awards solidify our combined efforts over the years.” 

Throughout the year, Cruise Planners franchisees work diligently to grow their own small businesses every day. All of these industry honors are a reflection of the dedication that the Cruise Planners’ franchise network has to create memorable vacations for their clients. 

Cruise Planners also continues to earn accolades as a valuable franchise to own, based on direct feedback from franchisees.

• Cruise Planners was just named “Best in Category” for Travel & Hospitality on Franchise Business Review’s 2014 Franchisee Satisfaction Award, based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction.

“Cruise Planners has a unique work-from-home business model, which allows our franchisees to enjoy the work/life balance that is best for their personal satisfaction,” Garcia said. “We value each of our franchisees and ensure they have access to the best-in-class technology, award-winning marketing and our strong industry partnerships so they can outperform year after year.”