Worlds Largest Cruise Event, 2009

 CRUISE PLANNERS CELEBRATES ‘WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE EVENT’

WITH SPECIAL CRUISE OFFERS ALL WEEK LONG

 

Fond du Lac, WI, October 9^th, 2009– October is National Cruise Vacation month and The World’s Largest Cruise Event, October 12-19, 2009, is the premier event. Craig, an expert Cruise Planners travel professional, is celebrating by offering clients incredible values and incentives on cruise travel to the world’s top destinations—an excellent chance to improve anyone’s Cruisitude^SM. Craig of Cruise Planners will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in an exciting event designed to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations.

Travel agencies across North America will team up with 24 member lines of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to provide consumers with information on cruise vacations and exceptional offers through such activities as cruise nights, online “virtual” events, cocktail parties, luncheons and an ocean full of other cruise-themed activities. 

World’s Largest Cruise Event is the highlight of Cruise Planners participation in October’s National Cruise Vacation Month, the once-a-year period during which travel agencies across North America sponsor unique events and promotions all focused on cruising—the most enjoyable, satisfying and value-oriented vacation option available in today’s marketplace. 

Craig is one of over 16,000 North American travel agency and agent members of CLIA. CLIA’s 24 member lines represent 97% of the cruise berths marketed in North America. According to CLIA statistics, the wide majority of travelers—about 90%—book cruises through travel agencies, and for good reason: agents excel at finding the perfect cruise to match their clients’ vacation needs, lifestyle and budget. CLIA’s certified cruise counselors are the cruise industry’s premiere professionals, providing the best service and value for your vacation dollar. 

In 2008, over 3,000 travel agencies generated more than 43,000 cruise bookings during the World’s Largest Cruise Night booking period.

        

About Cruise Planners

Founded in 1994, Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla., that operates a franchised network of 700+ experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel. Cruise Planners annual gross sales exceed $100 million. Cruise Planners has achieved the highest industry awards year after year; Royal Caribbean’s Home based Partner of the Year (2007 and 2008), Carnival’s Pinnacle Club (10 years in a row), Carnival’s Agency of the Year (2005), American Express Travel Services Rep Excellence Award (2004-2008) and Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® ~ ranked #1 cruise agency franchise (2004-2008), to name a few. 

For more information or to book your cruise vacation, contact Craig at 920-921-3771 / 877-921-3771, email at crashid@cruiseplanners.com or on the web at www.cruisingvoyages.com.