Global cruise searches spiked as much as 30% between August and September and almost 9,000 passengers booked 2021 and 2022 cruises in a recent Expedia promotion. Matthew Eichhorst, Vice President of Global Cruise at Expedia Group says these early signs of recovery are extremely encouraging.
Is now the right time to become a travel agent? The answer is an astounding YES! The love of travel has not disappeared and more than ever, customers are yearning to book their next getaway to make up for vacations missed, postponed, or simply still on their bucket lists! Join our team today and get a head start on the comeback of travel!
While we’ve all had to put our love of travel on hold, we have never been more than ever dedicated to supporting our Vacation Consultants. We’re here and will always be here to provide them with the tools, service, and unparalleled support to ensure their success.
In celebration of Travel Agent Day, we want to recognize the countless hours of hard work and commitment our Vacation Consultants have devoted to their customers during these challenging times and show you what we're doing to help them!
Expedia Cruises held its most successful Vacation Consultant Navigators Rally last month in Vancouver, BC. The annual all-day training event welcomed nearly 500 Expedia Cruises cruise and land representatives from across Western Canada and the US.
Expedia Cruises, a leading cruise travel agency franchise, announced the awarding of its 300th franchise agreement, reaching a major milestone for the rapidly expanding retail travel agency franchise.
Expedia Cruises, announced today a milestone-heavy year for the growing brand. The brick and mortar travel agency achieved 20 percent year-over-year growth, opened 25 new franchise locations and welcomed a record-breaking 1,773 new Vacation Consultants to its network.
For the fifth consecutive year, Expedia Group has been ranked as the top travel company on the 2017 Travel Weekly Power List with $72.4 Billion in sales in 2016. Learn how you can take advantage of the #1 brand in travel as an Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant
We are thrilled to announce that Expedia Cruises has grown to over 5,000 Vacation Consultants serving travelers across North America! Through our personalized service and expert advice, we have been helping clients navigate through the overwhelming amount of travel options to choose the right vacation for their needs.
At Expedia Cruises, we have 5 major promotions that see tremendous success year after year! Our promotions give you ample opportunity to get in touch with your prospects and clients to tell them about these amazing vacations and spectacular savings.
At Expedia Cruises, our Vacation Consultants have the opportunity to work from home or in a retail space that is connected to their community. An Expedia retail store is synonymous with credibility and provides many benefits that cannot be matched by home-based models.
With the number of options available online and the ability for people to make their own travel arrangements, many believe that travel agents are no longer essential in the vacation planning process. This however is not the case! Click here to learn 4 reasons why travel agents like our Vacation Consultants are still in demand.
Expedia Cruises was named top Franchise Partner of the year as Norwegian Cruise Line recognized its highest-contributing partners with year-end honors.
Today is an exciting day for Expedia Cruises! The film Travel Agents Taking Off featuring one of our very own Franchise Partners and his team of Consultants. Preview the video now to learn how knowledgeable travel professionals like our Vacation Consultants are growing in demand.
Mary Anne Turnbull, Kathy Henton and Gini Beth Welch of Expedia Cruises Greystone work to give clients the vacation of their dreams. Learn more about their experience as a Vacation Consultant.
In honor of Cruise Month, Expedia Cruises' Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Geraldine Ree discusses what advice she would give to travel agents selling in 2016.
Expedia Cruises’ annual cruise giveaway contest is back! Five winners will be awarded a cruise to the Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway.
Expedia Cruises' exclusive sales training program, The Navigators Approach, was honored with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies Ches Chard Award for demonstrating significant commitment to professionalism, education and training.
"Almost half of all travelers are now interested in taking a cruise vacation during the next two years." There has never been a better time to get into the business of navigating spectacular vacation experiences!
The advantage of the Expedia brand is one of the many benefits of becoming an Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultant. Now for the third consecutive year, the travel brand has been ranked as the top company on the Travel Weekly Power List with $50.4 Billion in sales in 2014.
President Matthew Eichhorst discusses the incredible growth of the cruise industry and Expedia Cruises on The Bloomberg Advantage on Bloomberg Business Radio.
Cruise Line Executives discuss why travel agents still play a vital role when it comes to booking vacations.
Lynn and Carl Holcomb discuss the importance of the travel agent and the opening of their new Expedia Cruises location in Chattanooga.
Expedia Cruises Franchise Partner, Vince Bonfanti, kicks off his new Center opening with a community contest for a free cruise!
Expedia Cruises President, Matthew Eichhorst discusses the Expedia franchise opportunity and the booming cruise industry with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television.
Expedia Cruises is proud to be a part of Expedia Inc. The travel brand was recently ranked as the top company on the Travel Weekly Power List with $39.4 billion in sales in 2013.
Expedia Cruises' Geraldine Ree, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, was named by Viking Cruises as Godmother of the new Viking Eistla.
Peter Greenberg interviews Matthew Eichhorst, President of Expedia Cruises, on the booming cruise industry and the need for a travel agent to address the growing demand of a complex vacation product.
Michael Drever, Founder and former CEO of Expedia Cruises was recently inducted into the Cruise Line Industry Association Hall of Fame! Listen in as he discusses inspiring advice for agents entering the industry, travel trends, customer behaviour, and where he sees the world of travel and cruising evolving in the next 2 to 5 years.
Founder and former CEO of Expedia Cruises, Michal Drever is being inducted into the Cruise Industry Hall of Fame by Cruise Lines International Association. Expedia Cruises' bright future and inspiring past are a result of Drever's visionary leadership and passion for the industry.
With Expedia Cruises' continual growth, we needed to find a way to improve collaboration and streamline communication. Microsoft's Office 365 was the perfect solution. Find out how Expedia Cruises has made use of this high tech solution to accommodate their growing business.
HelloWestTravel.com caught up with Matthew Eichhorst, President of Expedia Cruises to chat about Expedia Cruises' 25th anniversary celebration aboard their annual National Conference, challenges of the past year, predictions for the upcoming wave season, and the value of travel agents.