A Rewarding Experience!
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
Considering joining the travel industry? Hear from one of our Vacation Consultants just how exciting and rewarding a career with Expedia Cruises can be.
Expedia Cruises News & Blog
Join Our Team - Information Session on Jan 24!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
Ready to go from A to…Excited this new year? Join us for an eye-opening information webinar on January 24, 2023, where you can learn what opportunities await you as an Expedia Cruises™ Vacation Consultant!
Happy National Travel Advisor Day!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 04, 2022
Today is National Travel Advisor Day! Today we celebrate and honor our passionate team of over 5,000 Vacation Consultants across North America for their resilience, tenacity and dedication to their customers and the travel industry!
Expedia Group ranked #1 on Travel Weekly's 2021 Power List
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2021
We made an early call to freeze the 2021 Power List rankings. With the exception only of 2020 merger and acquisition activity among agencies, the rankings you'll see on this year's list are otherwise the same as was compiled by Travel Weekly last June. That list was based on gross travel sales in 2019.
This is the age of the travel professional
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021
Longer duration cruises. Higher per cabin spend. A spike in bookings for world cruises. The pandemic has truly underlined the role of travel agents as travel advisors, and travel consultants: “This is the age of the travel professional. We can truly become that trusted advisor that can walk them through a lifetime of travel.”
Expedia Cruises unveils a new suite of tools for their Vacation Consultants
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021
Online travel shopping company Expedia Group Thursday launched COVID-19 Travel Advisor, an online tool that provides information about current travel restrictions to potential and existing customers across seven of the company’s brands.
Expedia Cruises launches new tools to support cruise partners
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Designed to help cruise lines, franchise partners and agents more easily search for, choose and distribute cruises, the new tools were launched in response to North America search data in Q4 last year, which found that there is substantial pent-up demand for cruises in 2021.
Headquarter Happenings: Expedia Group is Optimistic Heading into 2021
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020
Matthew Eichorst, president of Expedia Cruises and Global Cruise Leader at Expedia Group, took some time during the week to talk to Travel Market Report about his take on 2020 and what the group is doing to prepare its advisors and franchise owners for 2021.
Expedia Group says that new search data points to early signs of recovery for the cruise industry
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
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.
Launch your Career as a Travel Agent with Expedia Cruises
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
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!
The Expedia Cruises Difference
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020
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.
Supporting Our Vacation Consultants During Covid-19
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2020
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!
Annual Consultant Training Event Hits Record Attendance
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
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.
Record Breaking Bookings for Expedia Cruises; Sails 300th Franchise Agreement
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2019
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 Rides Innovation Wave
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
The top cruise travel agency franchise in North America, 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.
Expedia Cruises Reaches 5,000 Vacation Consultants
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017
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.
4 Advantages of Working in a Retail Travel Agency
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
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.
4 Reasons Why Travel Agents are still in Demand!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 03, 2017
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.