Dawn Fant

Entrepreneur magazine named Cruise Planners as the No. 1 Travel Franchise for 18 years in a row, an endorsement based on a variety of data benchmarks and the legacy of year-after-year ranking shows brand stability and opportunity for those looking for a low-cost, home-based travel franchise. Cruise Planners achieved its 18th consecutive year ranking as Entrepreneur's No. 1 Travel Franchise amongst the Annual Franchise 500 -- the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Now in its 42nd year, the annual Franchise 500 Ranking ranks Cruise Planners as the No. 1 Travel Franchise based on the brand’s outstanding performance of more than 150 data points including costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial strength and stability, and brand power. The annual Franchise 500 list is a highly competitive and sought-after honor across the franchise industry and serves as a source to help aspiring entrepreneurs identify reputable franchises.

Nation’s Largest Home-based Travel Advisor Network Dominates as the Only Travel Company in Top 20

Cruise Planners is unstoppable as one of the best travel franchises to own and No. 1 in category, according to Franchise Business Review

The nation’s largest home-based travel advisor network remains untouched and continues reign as the best travel franchise to own Now, in its 41st year, the annual Franchise 500 Ranking ranks Cruise Planners as the No. 1 Travel Franchise for 17 years in a row based on the brand’s outstanding performance of costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial strength and stability, and brand power. It is highly competitive and a sought-after honor in the franchise industry to be recognized on the annual Franchise 500 ranking, as aspiring entrepreneurs continue to use the list as an invaluable resource to research different and reputable franchises.

One of the first things you think about when starting a travel agency is, “how will I market my business?” With so much to keep track of, marketing should be a main priority. As a travel advisor, you need to stay on top of the latest travel trends, keep your website up to date, maintain relationships and be in the know about everything within the tourism world – all while selling travel and offering caring service to your clients.

While starting your own travel agency may seem like a daunting task for any new travel agent, with the proper resources, it doesn’t have to be. We have many published resources available to you that go in depth about marketing and running your business.