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Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was recognized by three top travel companies with awards reflecting dedicated corporate partnerships and support to the cruise travel industry. The awards include the “Globe Award” from American Express Vacations; the Globus “Top Producing Premier Partner” award and recognition in Oceana Cruises’ Cruise Connoisseur Club.

Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today launched the Communication Coach™ program for its home-based travel agents. The computer-based technology, created by Success Sciences, is a simulated training tool that teaches agents to build their interpersonal skills when speaking to customers by telephone.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today announced the launch of its new franchise website designed exclusively for budding entrepreneurs seeking flexibility and personal career investments. At www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com, entrepreneurs interested in franchise ownership can easily locate the information they need to become their own boss.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is ranked No. 62 in Entrepreneur's 31st Annual Franchise 500 Issue. For the seventh year in a row, the company is ranked No. 1 in the industry.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., During today's opening ceremony of the Cruise Planners/American Express annual convention, company leaders unveiled a new virtual educational platform that integrates Cruise Planners University (CPU) with Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA) certification process and cruise line training programs. The online university, accessible at www.MyCPU.com, will allow Cruise Planners agents to graduate as Certified Cruise Planner Experts (CCPE,) the gold standard in the industry.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, has been honored with top producer status from two leading cruise lines.