#1 Cruise Brand... Cruise Holidays

 

As the largest and oldest cruise-speciality retailer, Cruise Holidays is recognized for its instant credibility within the cruise industry and our outstanding value to the cruising customer:

 

• Strength and Integrity - Hallmarks of Cruise Holidays and Travel Leaders Group
• National Marketing - Our National Marketing program includes the design, print, owner customization and mail fulfillment to the franchisees' clientele.  1.5 million marketing pieces were mailed out on the behalf of our franchise owners last year.
• Cruise University - Award winning cruise industry training program 
• Continued Education Program - We have continuous training online, at sea, and at our headquarters. Support Service experts are just an 800-number or e-mail away
• Opening Support - Step by step assistance with the launch of your new career
• Technology - Our proprietary software program helps franchise owners deliver the best customer service in the cruise industry. The software also helps them manage their back office.  In addition, the Cruise Holidays intranet, The Bridge, provides a one-stop shop for news and information.

 

Growing Larger... the Industry

How Passengers Book Cruises

 

An estimated 90 to 92% of cruise passengers make their vacation plans using a personal travel planner as opposed to the Internet.  Why? Because cruise purchasers benefit from the education and relationships they can only get from a professional cruise planner.  This enables many of our franchise owners to attain a repeat clientele rate between 5-% and 60% within their second year of operation.  Our franchisees also benefit from strong word of mouth referral marketing. 

• Commissions. According to travel industry statistics, a typical cruise can earn $300 in commissions.
• Time is Money. Research indicates it takes 35% less time to sell and book a cruise versus comparable land vacations.

The Cruise Market Potential is Strong

 

Cruise lines are responding to the forecasted cruise industry and here are just a few of the 2010 highlights:

 

• Market Watch: Total worldwide cruise passenger capacity will increase 7.5% over 2009
• Annualized total passengers carried worldwide in 2010 are estimated at 18.4 million
• The total worldwide cruise market is estimated at $26.8 billion, a 7.4% increase from 2009

 

To learn more about Cruise Holidays and how you can join in on the success, click below for a free no hassle consultation!