Cruise Planners

Holidays are a time to rejoice and reflect, and this year was unlike any other, especially in the world of travel. It was unpredictable in so many ways, but what it taught us is that as travel advisors, our expertise and advocacy for our clients make the work that we do, indispensable. Although we’ve seen a new normal in the way we travel and hope for brighter days ahead with a robust return to travel, we know that it is just a matter of time and that maybe, the worst is behind us. Travel is in our blood, and people are ready to explore once again. No one knows quite like CP Travel Agents why this job is one of the best in the world, and we asked them, to tell us what the greatest gift being a travel agent has given them. We hope when you read their heartfelt words, you recognize in yourself also why you do it, or are considering doing it. What is the greatest gift being a travel agent has given you? “Joy = it is a joy to serve our clients as we help them plan their dream vacation.” Isaiah & Deborah B. “I have always been a travel enthusiast, however now being a travel advisor, I realize how much I missed when planning things on my own. I now have even better vacations than I used to and that is best gift I gave to myself. “ Julie S., 52 “I can create my own destiny. I can sell what I love, and I don't have to be on the road, not required to do 52 cruise nights a year, nor 25 sales calls a week. Former BDM for HAL.” Robin B., 67 “I'm a memory maker, and I feel incredibly good about that.” Casey C., 71 “Helping clients celebrate those special occasions and special moments!” Kathe K., 70 “Being able to spend time with my kids when they were little & allowing me to travel.” Patricia L., 50 “Broadened my network with a bunch of new friends that I would have never met.” Jim D., 66 “Creating relationships with people and sharing happiness to build the perfect vacation.” Cheryl C., 56

There are times when the search for new clients hits a standstill, making business expansion seem like an uphill battle. If you're feeling stuck, you're not alone. Fortunately, we've got resources to help pull you out of the slump. In a recent digital session, industry leaders Theresa Scalzitti, Chief Sales Officer at Cruise Planners, and Jim Forberg, Chief Operating Officer at Unicomm, share actionable insights on how to tap into new client bases. Whether you're a new or veteran franchisee, we strongly encourage you to invest an hour of your time to gain a wealth of ideas that could serve as the catalyst for your business growth. Scalzitti and Forberg are top industry experts with proven strategies to drive sales. Their insights could provide that elusive idea or message you've been searching for to advance your business. Sponsored by the NY Travel and Adventure Show, the interview is a treasure trove of strategies that could provide the much-needed spark to revitalize your business. Just an hour of your time can open the door to a myriad of opportunities that can significantly impact your client base and revenue. Don't miss this chance to equip yourself with the tools you need to seize new clients and prosper in a market that's showing robust demand. Take the time to listen to the insights from leading industry figures and jumpstart your business today.

How do you thank someone who has put their life on the line to defend our freedom? It is hard to fully encapsulate the gratitude we feel for the sacrifice that so many veterans and their families make in order to serve our country, but we try once a year to express it as much as we can. For us here, our gratitude toward veterans is personal-- many of our franchise owners and travel advisors are former and current military members, and we know it takes a very special heart to serve. Today, we take a closer look at one of our advisors, Bill Brown, a 21- year U.S. Marine veteran, who owns and operates a Cruise Planners franchise in Virginia Beach with his wife Sandy, and why he chose this career after serving in the U.S Military.

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They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and after over a year of being apart, Cruise Planners and over 600 franchisee travel advisors reunited on the beautiful sandy shores of Cancun, Mexico for a 4-day convention that can only be described as “epic”.