Cruise Planners Holds Arctic Expedition Cruise as Second Elite Summit of the Year for Top Producers

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. July 10, 2024—Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network recently held its second Elite Summit in 2024 for top producing travel advisor franchisees aboard the luxurious Ponant Le Lyrial. This exclusive event brought together about 100 of Cruise Planners’ highest-performing agents and 14 esteemed cruise and tour suppliers. Hosted by three of Cruise Planners executives, the group embarked on an unforgettable voyage through the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic region.

 

The Elite Summit commenced with embarkation in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, where attendees were warmly welcomed by Captain Fabien Roché. In a heartfelt message, Captain Roché shared his lifelong passion for the sea and his extensive experience with Ponant, promising a unique and enriching journey for all participants.

 

The carefully curated itinerary included stops at some of the most picturesque and remote locations in the arctic region:

 

1. Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen – Norway
2. Hornsund – Norway
3. Bellsund, Spitsbergen – Norway
4. Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen – Norway
5. Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park – Norway

 

The expedition included daily zodiac tours searching for polar bears, walruses, seals, Arctic foxes and whales and landings to explore the natural tundra of the Arctic region. Attendees were also treated to a series of educational sessions, networking opportunities and supplier hosted dinners. The entire experience was not only a reward for being a top producing advisor for Cruise Planners but also to enhance their knowledge and expertise in expedition travel. The summit also featured presentations from top suppliers, providing valuable insights into the latest trends and products in the travel industry.

 

“Our second Elite Summit of the year aboard Ponant Le Lyrial was a resounding success, offering our top producers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and experience the wonders of the Arctic,” said Michelle Fee, founder and CEO of Cruise Planners. “We are committed to celebrating our advisors’ amazing success and providing unparalleled support, resources and firsthand experiences.”

 

About Cruise Planners

 

Cruise Planners was founded in 1994 and is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network. As a leader in the travel franchise industry, Cruise Planners positions a nation-wide network of 2,500 franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing programs, proprietary and cutting-edge booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry’s top executives. The company continues to be an industry leader and was named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 consecutive years and awarded by Franchise Business Review as “Best-In-Category” for 2 years.

 

Cruise Planners received a 99% franchise owner satisfaction report from Franchise Business Review for 2024. Franchise Business Review also ranked Cruise Planners #3 OVERALL on their list of Top 200 Franchises of 2022. Cruise Planners was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.

 

Visit, www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information or to view the complete list of awards and honors.  For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/.