WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS

On this Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women redefining success in the dynamic world of travel entrepreneurship. We had the privilege of interviewing our very own Michelle Fee and four remarkable female leaders, each at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they share a vision for what it means to be a resilient and passionate business owner in a constantly evolving industry. Steph Lee - Founder of Host Agency Reviews; Joanie Ogg - Founder of Travel Professional News; Yamy Malcolm - Cruise Planners Franchise Owner; Caroline Swift, Cruise Planners Franchise Owner

The New York Times recently published an article featuring Cruise Planners CEO and founder, Michelle Fee discussing “skip-gens,” a popular travel trend where grandparents take the grandchildren on vacation without the parents in tow. Michelle also noted cruise lines are expanding their travel services for families with special needs, such as Royal Caribbean International’s dedicated services for autistic children.

Cruise Planners is No. 1 within the travel category for 14 years in a row

Long gone are the days when Men were the only takers in the Franchise Industry. Over the past decade, statistics indicate that more and more women are joining in the Franchise arena with a multitude of success stories to back up the research.

After unexpected career changes, we wanted to fulfill our dreams of owning a business. The Korte's Story - Sheila and Chris Korte met in the Army and have been together ever since. With a love for travel and an entrepreneurial spirit, Sheila found the turn-key opportunity she was looking for. Cruise Planners-American Express Travel instantly helped grow her business with its marketing programs, technology, and business development support. Chris even retired and joined her to make what is now a 100% veteran owned-and-operated franchise.

Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, was named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Business Women” of 2010 by the South Florida Business Journal, a weekly regional publication covering business, global and political news.