Travel advisors gain smarter tools, innovative programs, and
immersive learning opportunities designed for success
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (January 14, 2025) – Dream Vacations and CruiseOne are changing how travel advisors learn, grow, and thrive. With AI-powered upgrades to its award-winning Learning Center and an exciting lineup of events in 2025, the network continues to offer training that drives real results.
“We’re always looking for ways to make learning more effective and accessible for our advisors,” said Charity Santiago, vice president of training and events. “The tools and events we’ve rolled out this year are built to help our network meet their goals and push their businesses forward.”
Smarter Learning, Real Results
The revamped Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Learning Center makes finding and completing training more straightforward. With a new, user-friendly design, advisors can now access intuitive learner dashboards, more intelligent search features, and an AI-powered learning assistant that directs them to the content they need—faster and more efficiently. Plus, the AI assistant summarizes key points, saving time and keeping everyone on track.
The focus on curating and balancing the prefect curriculum is making a real impact. In 2024, advisors completed more than 100,000 learning modules. The team’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed, either. Dream Vacations/CruiseOne earned the 2024 Lenny Award for Best Customer Training from Litmos, joining the ranks of globally recognized brands.
Award-Winning Training Series
Dream Vacations’/CruiseOne’s dedication to training excellence earned the Business Intensive, Foundations, and Masterclass series a Silver Magellan Award and recognition for the MarTech Summit, which brought together fresh marketing and tech insights for the network.
This year, advisors can look forward to more powerful training, including:
- Cruise Control Intensive: A deep dive into Cruise Control, the franchise’s proprietary booking engine, designed for agents who want to master the tool and stay on top of new updates.
- Regionals: The Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Regional Trainings have evolved into mini-conferences full of valuable content and opportunities for advisors to connect, learn, and grow. This year Dream Vacations/CruiseOne is proud to host regionals in Orlando, Fla.; Dallas, Texas; San Francisco, Calif.; Chicago, Ill.; and Washington D.C. Dream Vacations/CruiseOne will also feature a Virtual Regional for its network.
- Immersive Education Series: The Immersive Education Series gives travel advisors targeted instruction in dedicated subject matter. These tailored trainings provide meaningful experiences in destination or working with leading experts to deepen an advisor’s understanding of key concepts. Dream Vacations/CruiseOne offers the following immersive programs:
- MarTech Summit
- Group Summit
- River Summit
- Luxury Summit
- Land Summit
Flexible Learning
With a wide range of learning opportunities and delivery methods, Dream Vacations/CruiseOne keeps agent engagement top of mind. More than 400 travel advisors participated in Zoom-based events alone, proving the effectiveness of these trainings. The virtual offerings provide a convenient and flexible learning option that can fit into advisor’s travel plans and busy schedules.
The 2025 Dream Vacations/CruiseOne National Conference will take place November 9 – 15, 2025. The training and events team is introducing a new conference format for 2025, combining a five-night cruise on the Star Princess with a one-day land event prior to the cruise.
Those passionate about travel with an entrepreneurial spirit who would like to be part of a travel agency network that cares more about its agents and travelers, should visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com to learn about franchising with Dream Vacations.
About Dream Vacations and CruiseOne®
Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® are home-based travel agency franchises that give their agents the flexibility to run their businesses their way. CruiseOne, established in 1992, and Dream Vacations, introduced in 2016, provide agents with powerful tools and resources to plan seamless, personalized travel experiences. As part of World Travel Holdings, they have been named franchise partner of the year by major cruise lines and are recognized for their dedication to supporting military veterans. Find out more at www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.