Villas of Distinction_® Gives Customers Up To $2,000 Destination Dollars With All Holiday Bookings

Wilmington, Mass. (September 4, 2018) – Holiday availability is going fast, but there is still time to book a luxurious beachfront villa with Villas of Distinction_®, the world’s premier luxury villa rental company as part of World Travel Holdings. In addition, Villas of Distinction is giving its guests up to $2,000 Destination Dollars to spend on extras booked through its villa concierges. To take advantage of this promotion, holiday travel must be booked September 4 through September 14, 2018, for travel between September 8 through January 5, 2019.

Guests can use their Destination Dollars on extras and activities that bring families together to create unforgettable memories. For example, they can hire a private chef or a masseuse so they can just kick back and relax, or partake in local excursions such as a private sunset cruise in Anguilla, yacht sail in Turks and Caicos, zip-line adventure in Mexico, and many more activities.

“Families traveling over the holidays love the privacy and space a villa provides, and are looking for that home-away-from-home feel to celebrate,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product & agency relations for Villas of Distinction. “Most villas will make special arrangements to decorate the villa for the holidays to your liking. Our guests also like taking the stress out of the holidays and our villa concierges do this by planning every detail of the vacation from start to finish, including customized experiences.”

Here are three top-of-the-line beachfront villas with holiday availability that will have you spending your vacation in the lap of luxury:

Le Bleu in Anguilla sleeps 20 providing plenty of space for a large family gathering. This private paradise is located within approximately 2.5 acres of beautiful tropical gardens and boasts two swimming pools, a small natural beach, beach pavilion, tennis court, gym, personal cinema and beautiful water garden. A multitude of flexible dining areas makes it perfect for entertaining.

Sentosa in the Turks and Caicos, its name says it all – Sentosa is a Malay word for peace and tranquility. With the majority of rooms showcasing an ocean view, and a full staff including a professional chef, butler, housekeeper, and daily/on-call concierge, guests can’t help but find peace and tranquility during their ultra-relaxing stay in this eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom luxurious villa.

Mariposa in Punta Mita, Mexico is a five-bedroom, six-bath fully enclosed gated property that features 182-feet of beachfront facing southwest on Banderas Bay and provides stunning sunset views. Guests will enjoy the full-sized bar in the palapa covered lounge area with large, heated, infinity pool and spa, overlooking Banderas Bay and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

The Destination Dollars amount received is based on the cost of the villa. For further information, visit the Holiday Availability page on VillasofDistinction.com or call 1-800-289-0900 to speak to a Villa Specialist. Use the code FREE-18-0904 when booking.

About Villas of Distinction_®
Villas of Distinction_®, as part of World Travel Holdings, is an award-winning, full-service premier luxury villa provider with an extensive portfolio of thousands of privately-owned villas in more than 50 luxurious destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe, Central America, the Continental United States and many private islands. Most villas feature private pools, butlers, maids and chefs. The luxury provider has gained its clients’ trust by ensuring every villa meets strict standards so that each home exceeds the guest’s expectations. For more than 25 years, Villas of Distinction’s team of experts have made vacation planning effortless by helping travelers find their perfect vacation home, and creating one-of-a-kind getaways and lasting memories at the world’s top villas. www.VillasofDistinction.com.

Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^® Recognized by South Florida Business Journal and Florida Trend

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (August 8, 2018) – Business rankings indicate that consumers are placing a higher value on travel agents now more than ever. Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^®, which are part of World Travel Holdings’ home-based division, have been included on the annual Top Private Companies lists for South Florida Business Journal and Florida Trend for the seventh and fifth year in a row, respectively. Solidifying its status as the best home-based business in the travel industry, Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. made it to the Top 20 with South Florida Business Journal and jumped up 10 spots with Florida Trend. These rankings are based on revenues for the past two years.

“New ships on the horizon coupled with Americans traveling more than ever before mean it is a great time to be a travel agent, and by affiliating with a travel agency franchise or host opportunity, one truly positions themselves for success,” said Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president of Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. “We care more about our franchise owners and independent vacation specialists, and they care more about their customers. There is a trickle-down effect from the personal service our headquarters team provides to the financial success of our home-based agents. Our improved rankings each year reveal that our agents are making more money than ever before.”

Ranked 20^th out of 100, Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. are the highest ranked travel agency business opportunity by regional magazine South Florida Business Journal on its annual Top 100 Private Companies list.

Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. are the only travel agency businesses included on Florida Trend’s list of the top 225 private companies headquartered in Florida. This statewide magazine which focuses the business and politics that shape Florida, ranked Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. 159^th.

Those who are 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 and CruiseOne, and www.SellCruises.com to learn about becoming an independent vacation specialist with business opportunity Cruises Inc.

About Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^®
Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^® are part of World Travel Holdings, the nation’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. The Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchise opportunities give entrepreneurs a choice in how they want to brand their travel business, and Cruises Inc. is an independent business opportunity. Both business models provide a work-from-home opportunity to those interested in selling all types of travel experiences whether it be a cruise, resort stay or land tour. With a mission of delivering a remarkable experience, travel agents with all three brands are given premium resources to plan and create a seamless vacation experience for the customer while offering the best value. For more information on Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise or watch its videos at www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness. For more information on Cruises Inc., visit www.SellCruises.com and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SellCruises.

Members can book cruises on Cruises.LivitUp.Com      

Wilmington, Mass. (July 30, 2018) – World Travel Holdings has announced that LIVIT International is its newest white-label partner as part of its Partner Brands division. World Travel Holdings’ agents are now selling cruises online and offline to independent affiliates of the social travel club LivItUp.com. The cruise booking website is https://cruises.livitup.com/.

“As a world leader in experience based travel, LIVIT could not be more excited to have World Travel Holdings as our exclusive cruise partner,” said Marty Hale, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LIVIT International. “Our member base of life-seekers are more than ready to now take to the seas for their new adventures.  It’s been clear from the start of this process that World Travel Holdings is the premier provider of a full range of cruise choices and it’s been an extreme pleasure to work with them.  We look forward to exploring the world together and discovering places within ourselves that we didn’t know existed.”

World Travel Holdings has more than 20 years of experience creating and managing licensed private-label travel programs for some of the top travel leisure providers including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. 

“We are confident that the addition of LIVIT to our partner brand portfolio provides us with tremendous potential to further tap into the new-to-cruise-market,” said Jennifer Gasser, senior vice president of the Partner Brands division at World Travel Holdings. “It also further diversifies our white-label program beyond traditional travel vendors. We are excited to see its potential and where it will take us.”

For more information about World Travel Holdings’ private-label partner program, please visit www.WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the world’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of more than 40 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, hotels, resort vacations, cars and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of licensed private label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and the country’s original host agency, and is consistently recognized as an industry leader in work-at-home employment. Its global presence includes operating multiple cruise and vacation brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wilmington, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Virginia Beach, Va.; New York, NY; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About LIVIT
LIVIT is a SocialTravel company. Experience the coolest, sexiest, awesomest travel club on planet earth! We provide the most adventurous trips you’ve ever experienced at the lowest cost you can find. Guaranteed! We use the same bulk buying concept as Sam’s Club and Costco, but on something sexier… SocialTravel. We buy vacations in bulk and pass the savings on to our members, however we are much more than a SocialTravel club. Our members are Social Entrepreneurs. Each trip gives back to the communities that we visit. Travel and Transform the World.™

Consumers can now easily navigate complex promotions

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (July 17, 2018) – Recognizing that communicating, selling and supporting the landscape of complex promotions is a challenge in the cruise industry, home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations and CruiseOne and host agency Cruises Inc. developed a promotional engine within its consumer travel agency websites (DreamVacations.com, CruiseOne.com and CruisesInc.com) which has revolutionized the online cruise shopping experience by simplifying promotions.

“We build technology that provides the most value and that truly matters to our agents and travelers,” said Sandi Szalay, vice president of information technology for Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. “Customers are more educated than ever and know about the offers that are available by cruise lines. Our enhanced websites not only display all cruise line offers, but they also provide the capability for customers to choose what offer matters the most to them – and complete their booking online.”

The new promotion-centric websites are the first-of-their-kind in the travel agent industry. They not only present the best prices, but also spell out cruise line promotions and packages, as well as exclusive promotions provided by Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. such as onboard credits, upgrades and more. Consumers will see rates for promotions qualified down to the stateroom level and which only pertain to them, creating a more personalized web experience. In addition, the new format is more intuitive making it easier than ever to book on any type of device.

There has been a paradigm shift within the cruise industry from a discount-to-fill to a market-to-fill strategy, creating a promotion-rich environment that emphasizes value over savings. Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. has taken the lead and is truly a trailblazer in building meaningful technology to support this industry-wide shift.

“As travel agents, we are value interpreters for clients and this is more true than ever with how many promotions are in the market,” said Mike Ziegenbalg of Jasper, Ga., who was the 2017 Franchisee of the Year, a member of Dream Vacations’ prestigious Circle of Excellence and Chairman of the IT Committee. “While our websites have always had online booking capabilities, now they can be used as a resource to us and our clients in making promotions easy to understand. This is a definite game-changer and allows me to spend more time providing amazing customer service to my clients instead of explaining promotions.”

Consumers who visit a Dream Vacations, CruiseOne or Cruises Inc. website will be able to:

• view current cruise line promotional offers in detail
• narrow down cruise options based on product, sailing and category, and
• have unrivaled ability to independently select and book a cruise based on personal preferences and budget.

Those who are 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 and CruiseOne, and www.SellCruises.com to learn about becoming an independent vacation specialist with business opportunity Cruises Inc.

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About Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^®
Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^® are part of World Travel Holdings, the nation’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. The Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchise opportunities give entrepreneurs a choice in how they want to brand their travel business, and Cruises Inc. is an independent business opportunity. Both business models provide a work-from-home opportunity to those interested in selling all types of travel experiences whether it be a cruise, resort stay or land tour. With a mission of delivering a remarkable experience, travel agents with all three brands are given premium resources to plan and create a seamless vacation experience for the customer while offering the best value. For more information on Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise or watch its videos at www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness. For more information on Cruises Inc., visit www.SellCruises.com and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SellCruises.

Award-winning travel agency has helped grant more than 100 wishes to children with critical illnesses

Wilmington, Mass. (July 12, 2018) – In 2011, the world’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company World Travel Holdings forged a partnership identifying

Make-A-Wish^® as its signature charity. Since then, the travel company has raised more than $100,000 each year, and in 2018 reached a fundraising milestone exceeding $1 million in donations and granting more than 100 wishes to children with critical illnesses.

“My brother Jeff and I believe in the importance of instilling a strong corporate culture of giving back and because of our shared values and the fact that more than 75 percent of wishes involve travel, Make-A-Wish proved to be a natural fit,” said Brad Tolkin, Co-CEO/Chairman of World Travel Holdings. “I am in awe of how our employees have rallied together around one cause and shown support year-after-year.”

World Travel Holdings makes it easy and fun for employees to support Make-A-Wish and get involved. The fundraising fiscal year kicks off each July with a special promotion where direct-to-consumer brand CruisesOnly donates $5 for every booking made that month, up to $25,000. This promotion also gives customers the opportunity to make a matching $5 donation. Fundraisers held each year include the popular gift basket fundraiser where employees create themed baskets which are raffled, participation in local Walk for Wishes^® events around the country and the opportunity for employees to give back each paycheck through payroll deduction. Its Home-Based division, which includes franchise owners with Dream Vacations and CruiseOne and independent vacation specialists with host agency Cruises Inc. also gets involved aboard a cruise ship each year during its weeklong National Conference with fundraisers such as pie in the face, a silent auction and Zumba at sea. In addition, each year one of World Travel Holdings’ corporate offices hosts a sendoff party for a local wish kid themed around the destination to which they are traveling such as a Hawaiian Luau. As a result of all these efforts, in 2017 Make-A-Wish^® Southern Florida recognized World Travel Holdings as its Corporation of the Year.

“We have seen the direct impact of World Travel Holdings’ culture of giving back through the wishes made possible through the generosity of the company and its’ employees each year,” said David Williams, Make-A-Wish America president and CEO. “Wishes matter. They are an important part of a child’s medical journey and we are grateful to partners, like World Travel Holdings, for their shared passion and commitment for providing life-changing wishes for wish children and their families.”

Giving back is an integral part of the culture at World Travel Holdings. In addition to its company-wide support of Make-A-Wish, the travel company provides all employees with one paid volunteer day a year that they can use supporting any organization of their choice. The company also has a Volunteer Day Hub on its Intranet that not only provides employees with ideas on ways to give back, it highlights employee Volunteer Day experiences inspiring others to make a difference in their communities.

To learn more about World Travel Holdings and its community involvement, visit www.WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the world’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of more than 40 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, hotels, resort vacations, cars and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of licensed private label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, including almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and the country’s original host agency, and is consistently recognized as an industry leader in work-at-home employment. Its global presence includes operating multiple cruise and vacation brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wilmington, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Virginia Beach, Va.; New York, NY; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About Make-A-Wish^®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 35,000 volunteers across the U.S., grant a wish every 34 minutes, on average, somewhere in the country. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 300,000 wishes to children in the U.S. and its territories; more than 15,400 in 2017 alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.

Over the past six months VillaRental.com has experienced an extensive product expansion providing its customers with more unique destination options

Wilmington, Mass. (June 27, 2018) – VillaRental.com, a full-service luxury villa rental and destination experience company as part of World Travel Holdings, announced that in the first half of 2018 it has added 15 destinations and more than 1,500 villas to its product offerings.

“Since VillaRental.com’s inception, it has evolved into a luxury villa provider that appeals to a broader audience,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product for VillaRental.com. “Our focus is to expand our guests’ vacation experiences by offering a variety of unique, bucket list destinations while also meeting the demand for more domestic options.”

Here are the destinations that have recently been added to VillaRental.com’s product offerings:

• Bali
• Curacao
• Ibiza
• Panama
• Portugal
• Puglia, Italy
• Sri Lanka
• Asheville, NC
• Hilton Head, SC
• La Jolla, CA
• Destin, FL
• Fort Myers, FL
• Marco Island, FL
• New Smyrna Beach, FL
• Sanibel Island, FL

“We added many properties in Florida to meet the demand for more affordable vacation home rentals in the beautiful Sunshine state,” Lassman added.

VillaRental.com assists guests in determining what their dream vacation looks like by categorizing villas not only by destination, but by experience. Whether a guest wants to escape, play, celebrate, taste local flavors, create memories or be inspired, a villa vacation offers all of these experiences for all ages. From there, experienced Villa Specialists and a personal Concierge plans unique, customized and complete villa vacation experiences based on a guest’s desires.

To learn more about the villas offered through VillaRental.com, visit VillaRental.com or to book a villa vacation, call 1-800-281-6879.

About VillaRental.com
VillaRental.com, as part of World Travel Holdings, is a full-service luxury villa provider dedicated to creating customized vacation experiences. Experienced agents match guests with their perfect villa rental while offering firsthand knowledge and insider advice on the destinations and more than 2,000 villas offered. From there, each guest receives a full-service concierge that plans a guest’s vacation from start to finish by booking tailored amenities and planning customized excursions. www.VillaRental.com.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (June 6, 2018) – In the spirit of giving back, home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations joined forces with its partners Celebrity Cruises and Beyond Proper to give away a three-night Bahamas cruise and a $100 Beyond Proper gift card as part of a Pop Up Party for the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

On February 14, 2018, 14 students and three staff members were fatally shot and seventeen others were wounded in one of the deadliest school shootings in the United States. The City of Parkland along with the community wanted to come together to give these students a fun event at the end of a heartbreaking school year. The Pop Up Party was held at Pine Trails Park and included free food from local food trucks, music by DJ Laz and the Caribbean Cruise raffle.

“This tragedy hit very close to home as many of our employees and their families live in the Parkland community,” said Drew Daly, general manager of Dream Vacations. “We are honored to be part of this event that will bring a little joy to the students who have been through so much pain this year. Thank you to our partners Celebrity Cruises and Beyond Proper for their generous cruise vacation and gift card giveaway.”

Maria Carreras, a 19 year-old Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student was the lucky winner of the Celebrity three-night Bahamas cruise and a $100 Beyond Proper gift card.

For more information about Dream Vacations, visit www.DreamVacations.com.

About Dream Vacations
Travel agents with the top-ranked home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations have the resources to plan and create seamless vacation experiences for their customers while offering the best value. A member of the International Franchise Association, Dream Vacations is part of World Travel Holdings and has received partner of the year, a top-ranking status, by all the major cruise lines as well as national recognition for its support of military veterans. For more information about Dream Vacations, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. Like Dream Vacations on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise and watch its videos at http://www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness.

About Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity Cruises’ 12 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents. Celebrity also presents immersive cruise tour experiences in Alaska and Canada. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, or call your travel agent.

About Beyond Proper by Boston Proper
Boston Proper began as a catalog-based company in 1992 and extended to ecommerce. First privately held, and then publicly owned for four years, the brand was sold back into the private sector in 2016 and remains under the same ownership. Today Beyond Proper by Boston Proper offers a complete range of contemporary women’s clothing, swimwear, footwear and accessories. Often spotted on the red carpet, celebrity fans include Tyra Banks, Britney Spears, Vivica Fox and Carmen Elektra. To learn more about Beyond Proper by Boston Proper, visit BeyondProper.com

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (June 5, 2018) – In the spirit of cruising, home-based travel agencies Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. hosted a christening ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of its renovated corporate headquarters. In addition to a champagne toast and ceremony dedicating the office to Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. travel agents; the corporate employees who support them; travel customers who book vacations with them; and cruise line travel partners who make it all possible, Melissa Coningsby from the City of Fort Lauderdale was on hand to deliver a proclamation declaring June 4, 2018, as “Live Your Dream Day.”

“This year we literally knocked down walls to accommodate doubling the size of our IT team, and in the process, renovated the entire office and brought the world of travel to our workspace, thanks to the support of our travel partners,” said Debbie Fiorino, Senior Vice President of Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc.

User Interface Web Developer Ashlee Campbell oversaw the office transformation. Walls of the office are adorned with travel-themed quotes and Passport stamps on pillars, an interactive world map where employees can pin their dream vacation and conference rooms with windows showcasing beautiful scenery from the destination each room is named after. Various cruise lines sponsored select walls and rooms, including the Royal Caribbean Learning Center; Celebrity Cruises kitchen, complete with a martini bar; the Carnival Cruise Line Fun kitchen; Princess Cruises hallway with a TV monitor showcasing their exotic voyages and the Norwegian Cruise Line corridor.

For more information on joining these award-winning agencies, please visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com to learn more about owning a Dream Vacations/CruiseOne travel franchise, and visit www.SellCruises.com to learn more about the Cruises Inc. business opportunity.

About Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^®
Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^® are part of World Travel Holdings, the nation’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. The Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchise opportunities give entrepreneurs a choice in how they want to brand their travel business, and Cruises Inc. is an independent business opportunity. Both business models provide a work-from-home opportunity to those interested in selling all types of travel experiences whether it be a cruise, resort stay or land tour. With a mission of delivering a remarkable experience, travel agents with all three brands are given premium resources to plan and create a seamless vacation experience for the customer while offering the best value. For more information on Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise or watch its videos at www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness. For more information on Cruises Inc., visit www.SellCruises.com and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SellCruises.

New role oversees support services and training 

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (May 10, 2018) – Dedicated to providing best-in-class support and creating a collaborative culture, Dream Vacations/CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc. has announced a new leadership position that entirely focuses on the overall engagement of its home-based travel agents. Air Force Veteran Dustin Jones has been announced as Vice President of Engagement.

Jones is responsible for the overall support provided to Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchisees, as well as independent vacation specialists with Cruises Inc. This includes all agent-facing events, training programs and support services. He will also oversee the engagement strategy which will translate into continued growth and satisfaction of the network.

“I feel like I am returning home to my family as I rejoin Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc.,” said Jones. “I am passionate about developing the best travel agents and helping them take their business to the next level by building upon our connections and how we engage with our network through support, training and networking opportunities. It is important for our agents to know they are in business for themselves, but not by themselves.”

Jones began his career at Dream Vacations/CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. in 2011 as a Training Specialist and worked his way up in the organization to Director of Training & Support Services. In 2015, he transferred to parent company World Travel Holdings’ direct-to-consumer division and led his team in the training of new agents while providing ongoing development opportunities.

“I am extremely excited to work with Dustin again and I look forward to collaborating with him on enhancing the already amazing support initiatives our team provides our network of agents,” said Drew Daly, general manager of network engagement and performance for Dream Vacations/CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. “His engaging and charismatic personality, combined with his training expertise will prove to be invaluable in his new role.”

Travel agent training and engagement opportunities propel those within the Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. network to success, and 98 percent of travel agents within the network agree that they are supportive of each other. Providing a blend of in-person and virtual trainings, agents have multiple opportunities throughout the year to interact with each other and the corporate headquarters team, whether they are sharing best practices, developing new skills or learning the latest industry trends.

Those who are passionate about travel with an entrepreneurial spirit who would like to start a travel agency as part of a network with a proven track record, should visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com to learn about franchising with Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, and www.SellCruises.com to learn about becoming an independent vacation specialist with business opportunity Cruises Inc.

About Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^®
Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^® are part of World Travel Holdings, the nation’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. The Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchise opportunities give entrepreneurs a choice in how they want to brand their travel business, and Cruises Inc. is an independent business opportunity. Both business models provide a work-from-home opportunity to those interested in selling all types of travel experiences whether it be a cruise, resort stay or land tour. With a mission of delivering a remarkable experience, travel agents with all three brands are given premium resources to plan and create a seamless vacation experience for the customer while offering the best value. For more information on Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com, like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DreamVacationsFranchise, follow on Twitter at @Dream_Franchise or watch its videos at www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness. For more information on Cruises Inc., visit www.SellCruises.com and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SellCruises.

These awards were established as a way to recognize the hard work and dedication of the villa rental company’s travel agency and supplier partnerships

Wilmington, Mass. (May 1, 2018) – Villas of Distinction_®, the world’s premier luxury villa rental company as part of World Travel Holdings, announces its first annual 2017 President’s Circle Award winners.

The Villas of Distinction President’s Circle Award honors top-producing travel agents and agencies based on revenue, and outstanding suppliers based on the overall partnership including customer reviews, marketing support and travel agent feedback.

“It is truly the support of our travel agency partners and suppliers that makes Villas of Distinction a leader in the luxury villa rental space,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product & agency relations for Villas of Distinction. “What better way to show our appreciation than recognizing their commitment, enthusiasm and loyalty to our brand.”

And the 2017 Villas of Distinction President’s Circle winners are …

• Top Travel Agency Network – Virtuoso
• Top Producing Travel Agency – Protravel International
• Million Dollar Club – Signature Travel Network
• Partner of the Year – Grace Bay Resorts
• Rising Star Partner – Volalto Group
• Tourism Partner of the Year – Barbados Tourism Marketing
• Travel Agency Network Rising Star – Ensemble Travel Group
• Top Producing Travel Agent – Leslie Horn, Nashville Luxury Travel, affiliated with Travel Experts
• Top Producing Travel Agent – Patsy Sowa, All Aboard Travel
• Favorite Guest Destination – Jamaica

“Virtuoso is proud of its close partnership with Villas of Distinction, and honored to receive this award acknowledging the strength our luxury travel advisors possess in this growing niche of villa accommodations,” said Albert Herrera, senior vice president of global product partnerships for Virtuoso. “As multigenerational travel continues to ride a wave of popularity, extended families are turning to villas as the perfect place to enjoy quality time together. Accommodations in a private home offer an immersion into local life, providing that authentic experience that Virtuoso travelers increasingly seek.”

To learn more about Villas of Distinction, visit VillasofDistinction.com or call 1-800-289-0900.

About Villas of Distinction_®
Villas of Distinction_®, as part of World Travel Holdings, is an award-winning, full-service premier luxury villa provider with an extensive portfolio of thousands of privately-owned villas in more than 50 luxurious destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe, Central America, the Continental United States and many private islands. Most villas feature private pools, butlers, maids and chefs. The luxury provider has gained its clients’ trust by ensuring every villa meets strict standards so that each home exceeds the guest’s expectations. For more than 25 years, Villas of Distinction’s team of experts have made vacation planning effortless by helping travelers find their perfect vacation home, and creating one-of-a-kind getaways and lasting memories at the world’s top villas. www.VillasofDistinction.com.