August 14, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA., Aug. 14, 2025 – Cruise Planners, the nation’s leading home-based travel advisor franchise network, recently wrapped its annual Luxury Forum at the stunning Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. Held August 4–8, 2025, this immersive, invitation-only event brought together over 120 Cruise Planners travel advisors and 70+ luxury travel partners for a week of elevated networking, hands-on training and inspiration tailored exclusive [...] Media Room
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Cruise Planners Releases “The Ultimate Guide to Selling Luxury Travel” — New eBook Unlocking the Secrets to Success in the Booming High-End Travel Market
August 07, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. – Aug 07, 2025 — Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, is proud to announce the release of its latest eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Selling Luxury Travel. This comprehensive guide offers travel advisors expert insights and practical strategies for growing a profitable business in the rapidly expanding luxury travel market.
As client expectations continue to evolve, luxury travel has emerged as one of the most lucrative an [...] 
CRUISE PLANNERS NAMED TO TRAVEL WEEKLY’S 2025 POWER LIST, RANKS #24 AMONG NATION’S TOP TRAVEL AGENCIES
July 15, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA, July 15, 2025 — Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, has once again secured its position among the most powerful players in the travel industry, ranking #24 on Travel Weekly’s prestigious 2025 Power List.
This annual list honors the most successful travel agencies in the U.S. based on full-year sales volume and influence in the marketplace. Cruise Planners’ consistent presence on the Power List is a testament to i [...] 
Cruise Planners Franchise Owner Ariel Chavez Honored with Franchise Business Review Rock Star Award
July 02, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA, July-- 02, 2025— Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network, is pleased to announce that Ariel Chavez, a dedicated franchise owner, has been honored with the Franchise Business Review (FBR) Franchisee Rock Star Award in the Giving Back category. This prestigious award recognizes Chavez for his remarkable commitment to community service, leadership, and his ability to leverage entrepreneurship as a force for positive change.
Ariel Ch [...] 
Cruise Planners Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Culture100 List
June 10, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA, June 10, 2025—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures.
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franch [...] 
Cruise Planners Hosts 2025 Elite Summit at Sea with Unforgettable Voyage Through Japan and Taiwan
June 03, 2025
Coral Springs, Fla., June 3, 2025 – Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, successfully hosted its 2nd 2025 Elite Summit aboard Princess Cruises sailing through Japan and Taiwan. The exclusive invitation only event, held from May 16–25, 2025, brought together top-producing Cruise Planners travel advisors, executive leadership, and preferred supplier partners for a remarkable voyage blending cultural discovery, scenic beauty, and well-d [...] .png)
Cruise Planners Honored with Prestigious ESGR Seven Seals Award Recognizing Cruise Planners Commitment to Supporting the National Guard and Reserve
May 13, 2025
Coral Springs. Fla., May 13, 2025—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network has been honored with the prestigious Seven Seals Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This distinguished award recognizes Cruise Planners for its outstanding support of National Guard and Reserve members, their families, and the broader mission of America’s Reserve components.
The Seven Seals Award is the broadest and most inclu [...] 
Cruise Planners Hosts 2025 Elite Summit in Thailand, Celebrating Culture, Connection, and Community
April 11, 2025
Coral Springs, Fla., April, 11, 2025— Cruise Planners, the nation's largest home-based travel agency franchise network, hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Elite Summit in Thailand, treating top-performing travel advisors to an unforgettable journey through the heart of Southeast Asia. Held from March 22–30, 2025, the exclusive event—presented in partnership with preferred supplier Collette and led by Cruise Planners CEO and Founder Michelle Fee and COO Theresa Scalzitti—b [...] 
Cruise Planners Wins Top Low-Cost Franchise and Top Franchise for Women for Consecutive Years
March 18, 2025
Coral Springs, Fla., March 18, 2025—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise host travel agency, proudly announces that it has once again been recognized by Franchise Business Review (FBR) as both a Top Franchise for Women, and a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2025—for the seventh consecutive year.
FBR, a leading market research firm specializing in franchisee satisfaction and performance, conducts extensive surveys among franchise owners across No [...] 
Cruise Planners Launches Another Innovative Tool Making Lives of Advisors Easier
February 28, 2025
Coral Springs, Fla., Feb. 28, 2025—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, proudly unveils Hotel Sheets. A groundbreaking feature now live within CP Maxx. Designed with travel advisors, and their clients in mind, Hotel Sheets redefines the way customized hotel proposals are created, shared, and booked.
With this state-of-the-art tool, advisors can curate personalized hotel proposals that feature detailed property descriptions, star ratings, [...]
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