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Taste of Green: Experience Cruise Planners in Person

Written by Cruise Planners | Oct 7, 2026, 7:16:57 AM

Inside the Experience

Taste of Green gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Cruise Planners supports its franchise network.

You'll learn how our Home Office teams support franchise owners across technology, marketing, training, operations, and customer service, and see tools designed to help a travel professional manage clients and operate a travel business.

From CRM and booking tools to websites, email marketing, mobile technology, and social media resources, you'll get a closer look at the infrastructure available to Cruise Planners franchise owners.

Experience Highlights

  • Tour Cruise Planners Home Office and meet the teams who support franchise owners

  • Explore the travel agency franchise model and what business ownership can look like

  • See technology for client management, trip planning, reservations, marketing, and business operations

  • Learn about websites, email marketing, local marketing, social media, and other promotional resources

  • Discover training, coaching, and ongoing business support

  • Learn about opportunities across cruises, land vacations, groups, luxury travel, and other travel experiences
  • Enjoy complimentary lunch with the Cruise Planners team
  • Hear Richard Stieff's perspective on building a multi-million-dollar travel business
  • Participate in a live Q&A with Cruise Planners executives, the Franchise Development Team, and Richard

Event Agenda

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET

Welcome & Inside Look at Cruise Planners

Hear from our leadership team about Cruise Planners, our culture, franchise model, and approach to supporting franchise owners.

Home Office Tour

Go behind the scenes and meet some of the people who support franchise owners across technology, marketing, operations, training, and other areas of the business.

Technology, Marketing & Business Resources

Explore the CRM, booking tools, digital marketing platforms, and business resources designed to help franchise owners manage clients and operate efficiently.

Training, Coaching & Ongoing Support

Learn about the training, professional development, business coaching, and Home Office resources available to new and experienced travel professionals.

Complimentary Lunch

Enjoy lunch while getting to know Cruise Planners team members and other prospective franchise owners.

Ask a Franchise Owner

Hear Richard Stieff discuss his transition from corporate CFO and Navy veteran to Cruise Planners franchise owner, including how relationships and community helped him build a multi-million-dollar travel business.

Live Q&A

Ask our executive team, Franchise Development Team, and Richard about the franchise opportunity, franchise investment, business ownership, and what it takes to get started.

Not Local?

If you're traveling to Coral Springs for Taste of Green, Cruise Planners offers an air credit of up to $250 if you purchase your franchise within two weeks of your visit.

Visit our Home Office, meet the team, and explore the franchise opportunity in person before deciding whether Cruise Planners is the right next step for you.

Save My Space

Must purchase a franchise within two weeks of your visit to receive a $250 reimbursement. Must provide air receipt. Reimbursement occurs after new franchise owner training. Restrictions apply.