Dream Vacations/CruiseOne reaches milestone with 2,000 franchise locations
04.03.2024 - 07:48
/ traveldailynews.com
/ Theodore Koumelis
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, a leading name in the travel industry, announce an extraordinary milestone as the homebased travel agency franchise celebrates the establishment of its 2,000th franchise.
“Reaching 2,000 franchises is not just a number for us; it’s a celebration of business ownership dreams coming true for our franchise partners and the incredible journey we’ve had together,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager for Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. “Each franchise represents a story of passion, hard work and the joy of making travelers’ dreams a reality.”
Dream Vacations/CruiseOne has independently owned and operated locations in all 50 states. Dream Vacations/CruiseOne hit the 1,000-franchise milestone marker in 2018 and experienced rapid expansion with the shift in work behaviors as individuals pursued their entrepreneurial aspirations. The strong growth serves as an indicator of the power of the Dream Vacations/CruiseOne brand, the influence of its parent company, World Travel Holdings, as well as the overall health of the travel industry. The surging network’s success places Dream Vacations/CruiseOne in a strong position for exclusive promotions and special offers that each franchise can utilize to provide exceptional value for customers.
“It is exciting to see how much our family has grown,” said Natalie Loza, director of recruitment for Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. “The incredible success of our current travel franchises paves the way for others to pursue their own path in the fun and exciting world of travel. This is the reason why we place such an emphasis on investing and engaging with our franchise network.”
Recently World Travel Holdings announced a nearly two-million-dollar IT investment to build upon current technologies and its strong digital infrastructure for the Dream Vacations and CruiseOne travel advisor franchise network. In 2024, the IT team will add a dozen positions, further strengthening the Dream Vacations and CruiseOne technology team. These additional professionals will allow the company to continue accelerating current initiatives, simultaneously creating cutting-edge solutions and best-in-class technology, giving the travel agency network a significant lead over the competition.
“We are doubling down on our commitment to empower our franchise network to take their businesses to new heights,” said Daly. “Our amazing home office support teams and dynamic