Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Celebrate Overcoming Adversity at National Conference

2021 accomplishments celebrated and more than $115,000 raised for Make-A-Wish^®

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 22, 2021) – With a theme of TOGETHER, the 2021 Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. National Conference aboard Celebrity Apex was a long-awaited family reunion with nearly 900 participants that celebrated overcoming the adversity of the past 20 months and all of the extraordinary accomplishments that resulted. In addition, attendees walked away with an even greater sense of belonging and excitement for the future, as well as raised more than $115,000 for Make-A-Wish^® Southern Florida through onboard fundraisers.

“It was so wonderful being together again last week aboard Celebrity Apex,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. “Excitement was in the air all week as everybody re-connected with each other and got re-energized for 2022 and what we know will be the biggest comeback in travel history.”

The intimate theater aboard Celebrity Apex made it the perfect venue to create more engaging and interactive General Sessions. World Travel Holdings Senior Vice President of Product & Operations David Crooks put suppliers in the hot seat during his Q&A with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, as well as with executives from Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and GOGO Vacations. Audience participation reached new heights with both advisors and headquarters staff fielding questions and sharing best practices from the crowd. Co-CEO/Chairman Brad Tolkin closed out the week with an uplifting message about how travel will be the best industry to be a part of in 2022.

Throughout the week, the Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Leadership Team shared a high-level overview of accomplishments from the past year including but not limited to:

Marketing

Free Direct Mail Program offered more than 700,000 pieces featuring cruise, resort, tours, luxury and more to consumers.
Increased Video Marketing added more than 50 new custom videos to advisor’s personal consumer websites, as well as started incorporating video into the free auto-social program.
Travel Safety Landing Page on the advisor’s websites has informed more than 60,000 visitors about safe and healthy travel, and includes a Travel Safety Guide, Safety at Sea, Air Travel Safety Guide, Resort Travel Safety Guide videos and more.
Enhanced Weekly Promotional Emails sponsored by headquarters had a circulation of more than 70 million.

Martech

Custom Email Marketing Tool & Templates that sync with the My Cruise Control Customer Relationship Manager system enabled advisors to easily send more than five million custom emails in 2021 to their database of customers. These emails experienced an open rate that is 10 percent higher than the industry average.
Automated Social Media Program, which also includes a review management tool, posted content to five social media platforms with a reach of more than 700,000 followers.

Technology

Associate Websites that are almost identical to their franchise owner are now available, helping associates distinguish themselves as the client’s agent of record.
The Help Center which is found within the website booking path, transactional emails and invoices enables consumers to get updated healthy and safety information and more that is relevant to a specific sailing.
Cruise Invoicing was updated with a new look and feel, giving agents even more custom capability than ever before with the option to hide/show sections, add a detailed Travel Planner itinerary, and more.

Training

Travel Advisor Learning Summit was a free, industry-wide, one-day virtual summit where nearly 600 attendees got armed with the education and tools to prepare for the pent-up demand in the travel industry.
College-Style Learning Plan overhauled the existing Learning Center and takes a tiered and personalized approach to supporting travel advisors’ ongoing education and professional development. With flexibility in mind, it offers 100-, 200- and 300-level training courses for different subject areas such as marketing, sales, business administration, groups and more. It features 23 Learning Tracks, more than 110 courses and 1,400 learning modules.
Virtual Training will continue into 2022 with new advisors having the option to attend initial training either virtually or in-person. This will enable smaller class sizes and increased hands-on learning for those who attend in-person.

Operations

We’re There to Help Loan Program, which was fully financed by World Travel Holdings, funded $1 million in commercial loans to eligible CruiseOne and Dream Vacations franchisees.

Each year, National Conference attendees and suppliers come together to raise funds for signature charity Make-A-Wish^®, to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year’s fundraising activities included an onboard silent auction and a virtual Run/Walk, with at-home attendees who were encouraged to fundraise and run from their hometown. As a result of these efforts, more than $115,000 was raised to enrich the lives of children with critical illnesses.

The 2022 National Conference will be held November 13 – 20, 2022, aboard Norwegian Encore.

For more information on joining these award-winning agencies, please visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com.

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.

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Dream Vacations/CruiseOne® Unveil Plans for New Independent Contractor Model

Associate Recruitment Program to Launch in January 2022

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 15, 2021) – World Travel Holdings and its brands continue to innovate through disruption. Six years ago, at a National Conference, it launched Dream Vacations, the experiential sister to flagship franchise brand CruiseOne^®. Today, the nation’s largest online and offline leisure travel company revealed another move that will change the future of travel agency franchises and host agencies by unveiling plans for an Associate Recruitment Program to launch in January 2022.

“Many of our travel agency franchise owners have expressed to us that they want to expand their business, diversify their offerings and grow their agency footprint by adding associates, yet they do not have the time or resources to invest in recruiting,” said Debbie Fiorino, chief operating officer of Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. “The Associate Recruitment Program is just another example of how we listen to feedback from our network and take action by launching meaningful initiatives that enhance our franchise system and positively impact our franchisees’ bottom line. Our focus has always been investing in our franchise owners so they can operate their business more efficiently and focus on selling dream vacations. Our goal is not to have the largest travel agency franchise system, but rather to have the most successful travel agency franchises. We believe that embracing this hybrid model is the future for significant individual agency growth.”

World Travel Holdings had been recruiting independent contractors for nearly 40 years with its Cruises Inc. brand, and now it will be leveraging this expertise to recruit independent contractors on behalf of its franchise owners through the Associate Recruitment Program. Branded externally as Dream Vacations Advisor, this program will enable franchisees to be more successful by expanding their teams and thus increasing their overall sales potential. In January 2022 the Associate Recruitment Program will launch and it is ideal for those who want to sell travel as an independent contractor by joining a reputable and established host. What’s more, independent contractors who join as associates will have a built-in mentor in their agency franchise owner and will reap the benefits of being part of World Travel Holdings.

“Our Associate Recruitment Program is a win-win for both independent contractors and franchise owners,” said Drew Daly, general manager and senior vice president of Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. “The independent contractor model continues to be an important segment of the travel agency distribution channel and this new program will enable independent contractors to have more individualized support and more success than in any other host opportunity. In addition, the Associate Recruitment Program will be a game-changer for our franchisees as we are confident it will make them more successful by increasing their same-store sales.”

Earlier this year, Cruises Inc. merged with Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, resulting in even more customizable marketing and technology tools for independent contractors. This, coupled with the new Associate Recruitment Program, is reshaping the landscape for hosting independent contractors.

“Our franchise is looking forward to this program to help grow our business,” said Jerry March, franchise owner of Bean-March Travel Group – Dream Vacations in Clayton, N.C., and 2022 chair of the Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Advisory Council. “It is like having our own recruitment department helping us find independent contractors. One of our biggest obstacles is having the time and resources to recruit. The Associate Recruitment Program will help us overcome those challenges.”

To follow the excitement this week aboard Celebrity Apex, use the #2021TogetherConference hashtag.

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

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World Travel Holdings Wins 2021 President’s Award from Travel Leaders Network

President’s Award given at TLN’s annual conference, EDGE

Wilmington, Mass. (November 4, 2021) – World Travel Holdings was given the President’s Award at Travel Leaders Network’s (TLN’s) annual conference EDGE. EDGE was held from October 18-21 at the Loews Royal Pacific and Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando in Orlando, Fla. World Travel Holdings has been a member of the Travel Leaders Network consortia since 2019.

“I was honored to accept the President’s Award on behalf of World Travel Holdings and our network of Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. franchisees and independent agents, said David Crooks, senior vice president of product and operations for World Travel Holdings. “This President’s Award is a recognition for the true heroes, our agents, who have persevered through one of the toughest times in our industry.”

The President’s Award is given to an agency that shows sales success and is a leading member of Travel Leaders Network. The support and resources TLN provides World Travel Holdings is a tremendous asset in growing its network of agents business.

“I am deeply proud of World Travel Holdings,” said Roger Block, President of Travel Leaders Network. “This year more than ever, travel agencies have fought through challenges that would have been unimaginable a few years ago. World Travel Holdings has much to be proud of, and I know that they are on the road to continued success.”

To learn more about World Travel Holdings and its brands, please visit www.WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About Travel Leaders Network

Travel Leaders Network (www.TravelLeaders.com) assists millions of leisure and business travelers annually and is one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the travel agency industry, with approximately 5,700 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada. Travel Leaders Network is part of Travel Leaders Group, a division of Internova Travel Group.

About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the nation’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, resort vacations, car rentals, resort day passes and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of 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 is consistently recognized as an industry leader in work-at-home employment. Its global presence includes operating multiple cruise brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wilmington, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Kick Off 2021 National Conference with Virtual Component

Home-based travel agents will have access to exclusive content a week in advance

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 3, 2021) – While the in-person 2021 National Conference for Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. sets sail next week aboard Celebrity Apex, starting today, November 3, 2021, advisors who are affiliated with the leading home-based travel agencies will have access to exclusive educational content virtually.

“Even though we are back to hosting in-person events, the last 20 months has demonstrated the value of virtual events and we are excited to launch a hybrid National Conference this year,” said Drew Daly, general manager and senior vice president of Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. “We love that everybody in our network will have access to the educational workshops that are normally only available to those who attend National Conference.”

In the week leading up to National Conference, the Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Training Team will release multiple virtual workshops each day. During the week at sea, a recorded version of all workshops presented live will be uploaded to the National Conference website so advisors at home will also have access to this valuable training material. By the end of the two weeks, all travel advisors within the network will have access to nearly 35 unique, recorded workshops. In addition, the Awards Ceremony recognizing top advisors will be hosted virtually and in-person, so everyone can celebrate their accomplishments from the past year.

“By having a hybrid National Conference, our advisors have more flexibility in how they spend their time on board and where they want to learn,” said Charity Santiago, director of training. “Now, our advisors can attend workshops from their local coffee shop, the pool or the comfort of their own home if they were not able to attend the week at sea. Plus, advisors will have access to the workshops for three months and can re-watch courses that they want to focus on.”

The cruise portion of the Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. National Conference takes place aboard Celebrity Apex beginning Saturday, November 13^th and will feature dynamic content that will engage, inspire and educate. This year’s theme TOGETHER is especially poignant because this event marks the first time many of the attendees will be reunited and cruising again. Highlights of the week onboard include an exclusive question and answer session with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises; a vibrant panel of industry executives from Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line and GOGO Vacations; advisors sharing best practices in workshops and at General Sessions; an onboard fundraiser for signature charity Make-A-Wish^®; and much more.

“Celebrity Cruises is excited and honored to welcome conference attendees aboard our brand-new, highly anticipated Celebrity Apex for such a special opportunity to gather and enjoy the ship’s new-luxury offerings. We’ve been through a lot together over the past 18 months and now, I can’t imagine a better backdrop than the transformative Celebrity Apex to imagine our new future together,” said Celebrity Cruises’ Senior Vice President of Sales Dondra Ritzenthaler.

Use the #2021TogetherConference hashtag to follow the excitement leading up to the annual Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. conference, as well as for updates during the week at sea.

Please visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com to learn more about owning a Dream Vacations and CruiseOne travel franchise.

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Dream Vacations Marks Return of In-Person Training for New Travel Agency Franchise Owners

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 20, 2021) – The Learning Center inside the Dream Vacations’ corporate headquarters was abuzz with activity when an in-person new travel agent training class occurred for the first time in more than 18 months.

“The safety of our travel agency franchise owners and our corporate team is our top priority which is why we have gradually been bringing back in-person training events adhering to safety protocols, with one in-person training event per quarter in 2021,” said Charity Santiago, director of training. “This year’s in-person training events will culminate with our annual National Conference aboard Celebrity Apex for a weeklong cruise filled with networking opportunities, interactive workshops and informational general sessions.”

The in-depth weeklong training featured workshops including sales and marketing seminars; virtual product briefings by major cruise lines; and hands-on computer systems orientation introducing new agents to CruiseControl, the company’s proprietary customer relationship manager, sales reporting and reservation system.

“I came home from in-person training with a wealth of information to begin this new chapter in my life,” said Geisha Cumberbatch, new Dream Vacations franchise owner and vacation specialist from Manassas Park, Va. “I am looking forward to attending National Conference aboard Celebrity Apex next month where I will have the opportunity to meet other Dream Vacations’ franchise owners and members of the corporate headquarters team, as well as attend workshops and general sessions.”

In 2022, Dream Vacations will host more than 20 new travel agency franchise classes both virtually and in-person, providing even more scheduling flexibility and options for people who want to own a travel agency franchise. With classes held monthly, these new advisors can get started selling travel right away.

To learn more about joining the travel agency franchise that cares more about its franchise owners, please visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com or call 888-249-8235.

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 franchise 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 www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness.

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World Travel Holdings and Its Brands Win Six 2021 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Innovative Virtual Events, Marketing Programs, Training and Resources Created as a Result of COVID-19 are Recognized with Gold and Silver

Wilmington, Mass. (October 19, 2021) – World Travel Holdings along with its Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. brands have been recognized again this year by Travel Weekly. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the company quickly launched creative programs to support its network of agents in a new way.

“I am so proud of how our teams quickly switched gears and didn’t miss a beat in supporting our agents in the most trying time in our industry for them both personally and professionally,” said Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president and chief operation officer for World Travel Holdings. “The top-notch communications and resources, creative virtual events, aspirational marketing, and innovative trainings gave our agents the tools they needed to service their customers during the pandemic. It is a truly an honor to be recognized as the best of the best in the travel industry with these Magellan Awards.”

Gold Winners

Take Me Away Virtual Vacation Experience was a rebrand of Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc.’s long-standing signature Virtual Cruise Events because it was necessary to not only offer vacation inspiration, but also ensure the event name was all-encompassing to feature land vacations. As part of the relaunch, travel advisors received a landing page on their websites with unique event registration links giving them real-time insight into who registered and attended so they can follow up with their customers.

Travel Safety Program gives Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. agents resources to generate excitement for cruising and travel, as well as training on travel safety protocols. A Travel Safety Program landing page is highlighted on their individual website’s homepage & promoted in consumer emails. The landing page educates & informs visitors about safe & healthy travel and includes a Travel Safety Guide, Safety at Sea, Air Travel Safety Guide, Resort Travel Safety Guide & videos. Marketing & promotional assets enable our agents to position themselves as the community expert on traveling safely in a COVID-19 world and educate consumers on what health & safety measures to expect when traveling.

Virtual National Conference was created in 2020 for Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. since the annual weeklong event couldn’t be held on a ship when cruising was shut down. This event lasted four days, featured celebrity guests and replicated the onboard experience in terms of content and engagement creating a more personalized experience for attendees. Highlights included general sessions; presentations from the CEOs of nearly every major cruise line; educational workshops; cruise line entertainment; interactive engaging activities such as wine tastings, mixology demonstration and cooking classes; and even a virtual walk/run benefiting Make-A-Wish^® which raised more than $50,000.

Silver Winners

The Value of a Travel Advisor is more important than ever as a result of the pandemic so even when travel was at a standstill, the Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. marketing team developed campaigns designed to keep travel advisors top-of-mind with their clients yet being mindful of the COVID environment. This included a series of fully-funded direct mail postcards promoting the value of a travel advisor and inspiring customers to dream about (and book) future vacations, which built relationships and trust.

Travel Safety Training Program is a training program that was created to make advisors with World Travel Holdings’ nearly 40 brands the most knowledgeable in the industry when it comes to traveling safely in a COVID-19 world. Through this program, advisors gained confidence and knowledge when advising their customers on this complex topic, and increased credibility with consumers. Upon completion the training, travel advisors become Travel Safety Verified.

COVID-19 Crisis Communications was critical during the pandemic, so the World Travel Holdings Communications Team kept its fingers on the pulse of current events and emailed its very first “Coronavirus News Alert” to employees and advisors January 29, 2020, two months before our industry shut down. Since then, the team sends daily Urgent News Alerts keeping agents and employees informed about cancellations, policy changes, government shutdowns, and more. The complex information is dissected and broken down so that it is easy-to-understand. In addition, the team provides advisors with talking points for speaking to customers and the media.

The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing, and services in a broad range of industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators and Ground Transportation.

“Each year we recognize industry innovators and creative communicators through our Magellan Awards. This year, we recognize the resilience, ingenuity, and path forward created by those who shared their company’s initiatives through words, images and design, and kept travel part of the conversation and part of the equation,” said Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly. “We salute all those who entered and all those who won.”

The Magellan Awards are judged and overseen by a one-of-a-kind panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry. In determining winners, entries do not compete with one another, instead they are judged against a standard of excellence based on the long experience of Travel Weekly. To uphold this high standard of excellence, a category may have multiple winners, or no winners at all.

For a complete list of silver and gold winners, please visit www.travelweeklyawards.com.

About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the nation’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, resort vacations, car rentals, resort day passes and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of 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 brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wilmington, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. It reaches a broad industry audience in print, online and with faceto-face events throughout the year. Travel Weekly is a division of Secaucus, New Jerseybased Northstar Travel Media, the largest travel business-to-business travel publisher in the world.

About Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all travel industry segments, including leisure/retail, corporate/business travel, corporate and sports meetings, incentives, hospitality, and travel technology. Northstar is the owner of leading brands serving these travel segments. The company produces more than 100 face-to-face events in 13 countries in retail travel, hospitality, corporate travel, travel technology, sports travel, and the meetings & incentive industry. In addition, Northstar owns Phocuswright, the leading research and event producer serving the travel technology industry. Northstar Travel Group owns the BHN Group, the leading producer of hotel investment conferences. Northstar is also the majority shareholder in Inntopia, the leading SaaS e-commerce software business serving the mountain destination, golf, activities, and hospitality markets. Based in Secaucus, NJ, the company has 7 offices in the U.S., U.K., Singapore, and China. Northstar Travel Group is owned by funds managed by EagleTree Capital.

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CruiseOne®/Dream Vacations Incorporates Cruises Inc.® into Franchise Business Model

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 11, 2021) – World Travel Holdings announces that it is merging its Cruises Inc^®. independent contractor and CruiseOne^®/Dream Vacations franchise business models, so it can create more profitable opportunities for its network of agents. Starting in 2022, the company will be operating one franchise unit under the CruiseOne and Dream Vacations brands, which makes up a significant part of World Travel Holdings’ business-to-business division.

“Our business-to-business division has experienced exponential growth and is the fastest-growing division in World Travel Holdings; we want to double-down on that success,” said Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president and chief operating officer of World Travel Holdings’ Owned Brands. “We are constantly evaluating how we can better support our network of agents to become even more successful; in fact, the entire premise of this merger and everything we do is to grow the prosperity of our customers, and our customer is our network of travel advisors.”

Cruises Inc. agents will have the opportunity to either open their own CruiseOne or Dream Vacations travel agency franchise, or they can join an existing franchise as an associate, creating a host opportunity within the model. The CruiseOne and Dream Vacations headquarters team will assist agents in transitioning to franchise ownership or finding the perfect franchise to join.

“I have been with Cruises Inc. almost 16 years. The support I received from everyone in our organization made me realize I would not be alone when I became a franchise owner,” said Naomi Kuhns of Weddington, N.C. “I would continue to have support, I could build a business that belonged to me, offer my clients the best promotions, and increase my income. For me it is a win-win situation. I look forward to the next chapter as a business owner with Dream Vacations.”

As a result of this merger, Cruises Inc. agents who become associates will still receive all of the same benefits of being an independent contractor of a host agency, as well as access to even more marketing programs and technology than before. Plus, they will have a built-in mentor in their franchise owner, ultimately helping them to drive their success and sales. Existing associates will also benefit from the new enhancements and programs CruiseOne/Dream Vacations has created.

To learn more about joining the travel agency franchise that cares more about its franchise owners, please visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com or call 888-249-8235.

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 give entrepreneurs the opportunity to become a small business owner, as well as a choice in how they brand their travel business. Cruises Inc. is an independent business opportunity providing individuals a fun way to earn extra money. Both business models provide a work-from-home opportunity to those passionate about selling travel, 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.

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Dream Vacations Ranked #1 Franchise for Veterans According to Entrepreneur Magazine

Travel agency franchise tops list for fifth year in a row

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 6, 2021) – Dream Vacations recently ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans list, published in the October/November issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Since 2017, Dream Vacations has been ranked the top travel agency franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur magazine, always ranking either first or second out of 150 franchises nationwide.

“Military veterans are a valued asset to their country, their community, and those they work with — so it’s no wonder that they also make excellent business leaders and franchisees,” says Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer. “We applaud the franchise community, and particularly the brands on our list, for prioritizing veterans.”

To determine the annual ranking of the Top Franchises for Veterans, Entrepreneur invited companies who offer incentives for veterans to participate in a survey about their veteran’s programs. From there, Entrepreneur determined their ranking of the top 150 franchises for veterans, taking into account each company’s Veteran incentive, how Veteran franchisees are attracted to and supported by the company, and how each company scored in the 2021 Franchise 500 ranking.

“We started supporting military veterans a decade ago and have created new benefits and programs to support them and their families over the years,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager for Dream Vacations. “It is an honor to be recognized annually for our support of the military community.”

Military veterans interested in starting a work-from-home business can purchase a Dream Vacations travel agency business at a 30 percent discount and receive an enlistment package valued at more than $5,000, which includes waived administrative fees valued at $1,350. In addition to having access to the Command Center, an internal portal with veteran-specific training and veteran-themed marketing assets, all veterans receive a waived training fee for a business partner and the ability to hire active-duty military spouses and veterans as associates at a discount. Additional veteran incentives include the ability to move residences and stay in business, travel discounts for military customers and access to veteran networking groups.

The only travel franchise to receive a 5 STAR ranking from the International Franchise Association’s VetFran initiative, Dream Vacations proudly supports military veterans and is consistently recognized by leading industry publications as a veteran-friendly franchise. Accolades include number one rankings from Military Times and Forbes, as well as inclusion on G.I. Jobs annual “Hot Franchises for Veterans,” US Veterans magazine’s “Top Veteran-Friendly Companies”, USA Today’s “50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans” and recognition by MSC Cruises in its Seaside Salute Award. The “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” program won gold from the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and the IFA Franchising Gives Back Awards.

To view Dream Vacations in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topfranchiseveterans. Results can also be seen in the October/November issue of Entrepreneur magazine.

Military veterans with a passion for travel and entrepreneurship who are interested in opening a Dream Vacations travel franchise, please visit www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com or call 888-249-8235.

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 www.youtube.com/DreamVacationsBusiness.

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World Travel Holdings Recognized As One Of The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces®

Ninth consecutive time recognized for innovative employee engagement programs

Wilmington, Mass. (August 17, 2021) – World Travel Holdings today announced its recognition as one of the 2021 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^® Awards for the ninth consecutive time. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces.

“The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for businesses and their workforce. But these unprecedented times also offered an opportunity for organizations to support their people. Companies that prioritized employee experience, recognition and employee voice have seen increased productivity, higher employee engagement and stronger loyalty,” said Jeff Cates, CEO and president at Achievers. “This year’s 50 Most Engaged winners embody what it means to be a “people-first” business and have proven how the prioritization of employee experience can help an organization withstand even the most difficult of times.”

A panel of 15 esteemed judges comprised of employee engagement academics, industry analysts, thought leaders, journalists, and influencers evaluated the applicants. Winners were selected based on Achievers’ Eight Elements of Employee Engagement®: Accountability & Performance, Belonging, Equity & Inclusion, Culture Alignment, Manager Empowerment, Professional & Personal Growth, Purpose & Leadership, Recognition & Rewards, and Wellbeing.

“I’m very proud of the way our company came together during one of the most tumultuous times in our industry, the travel and cruise industry,” said Loren Kennedy, senior vice president of human resources & customer care for World Travel Holdings. “As a result of these unforeseen challenges, we had to find new ways to support our employees from changing the way we communicate to creating innovative ways to keep our workforce connected and engaged, which makes this year’s recognition especially meaningful.”

To learn more about World Travel Holdings and its career opportunities, visit the company’s Careers page.

For more information about Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^®, please visit achievers.com/engaged. Follow the conversations on Twitter at @Achievers or use the hashtag #Achievers50.

About World Travel Holdings
World Travel Holdings is the nation’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, resort vacations, car rentals, resort day passes and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of 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 brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Wilmington, Mass.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and Chorley, England. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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“TOGETHER” Announced as Motivational Theme for Dream Vacations, CruiseOne® and Cruises Inc.® 2021 National Conference Aboard Celebrity Apex

After more than a year of connecting virtually, home-based travel agents will reunite for week of learning and networking

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (August 4, 2021) – Travel agents with Dream Vacations, CruiseOne^® and Cruises Inc.^® will return to the high seas for their annual award-winning National Conference aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex the week of November 13 – 20, 2021. This year’s theme, TOGETHER, is a reflection and celebration of the travel industry’s collective perseverance to overcome the obstacles faced because of the pandemic, as well as the symbolism of being TOGETHER in-person as a large group for the first time. It also signifies that through virtual engagement events, travel advisors with Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. were able to stay connected TOGETHER over the last 18 months.

“This year’s National Conference is going to be very emotional and a true family reunion, since many have not seen each other in person or set foot on a cruise ship in a very long time,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager for Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. “The future of travel is brighter than ever, and we will spend the week planning and getting excited for the biggest surge in leisure travel history, together!”

Throughout the week, attendees will participate in inspirational general sessions featuring key travel industry executives and world-renowned motivational speakers; engaging networking events; one-on-one meetings with cruise, resort and tour suppliers; interactive educational workshops; and peer-to-peer brainstorming sessions. They will learn how to elevate their businesses by leveraging the award-winning technology, marketing and training programs available.

“I look forward to National Conference every year because it delivers industry-leading information for both cruise and land vacations, including the latest on destinations, cruise ships, tours, and excursions,” said Jeff Leach, Dream Vacations franchise owner and vacation specialist in Omaha, Neb. “Plus, the relationships we have formed in this network over the years make this week seem like a giant family reunion.”

Use the #2021TogetherConference hashtag to follow the excitement leading up to the annual Dream Vacations, CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. conference, as well as for updates during the week at sea.

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

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