Cruise Planners

While it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of choosing flights, excursions, and outfits, protecting your investment is just as important as planning it. That’s why we’re sending a mid-year reminder to pause, double-check your plans, and consider the one thing that can help keep your trip on track when life throws you a curveball: travel insurance.

At Cruise Planners, we pride ourselves on empowering travel advisors to rise above the norm — and no one illustrates this better than our own Chief Strategy Officer, Scott Koepf, . In his recent feature in Travel Professional NEWS, Scott highlights seven key traits revealed by a Harvard Business School study that consistently mark the top performers in sales — and they’re directly relevant to travel advisors aiming for excellence.

Who says the holiday cheer has to wait until December? At Cruise Planners, we believe there’s never a wrong time to cue the carols, unwrap a little joy, and say yes to magic, and there’s no better way to do it than with a Disney twist. Christmas in July is the perfect excuse to infuse a little Disney Magic into your summer travel plans. Whether you’re dreaming of festive fun at the parks or looking to set sail with a sprinkle of holiday spirit, Disney delivers joy all year long, and July is no exception.

In today’s competitive travel landscape, Cruise Planners agents are expanding their value beyond cruises. From airfare to land packages, clients are looking for one trusted advisor who can handle every leg of their journey. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) plays an essential, often behind-the-scenes role.

At Cruise Planners, technology isn’t just a tool, it’s a strategy. And behind that strategy is Chief Information Officer Brian Shultz, who has spent years transforming Cruise Planners’ tech infrastructure from the ground up. But what truly sets his leadership apart is how closely he listens to the people who use that technology every day: travel advisors.

In a fast-moving travel landscape, staying informed and protected is essential, especially for Cruise Planners advisors crafting custom experiences for clients every day. That’s where the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) comes in.