Company Details

Founded
1980
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
75
# of Agencies
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Members US
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Members Canada
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Members w/storefront
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Members home-based
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Annual Sales
$50 million
Languages Spoken
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Business Attributes
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Network Sales
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Profile Updated
07/29/2024
GDS
Sabre
Accreditations
ARC, CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, CCRA
Seller of Travel
California, Florida
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
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Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
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Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
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Charge for Leads
Education Program
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Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

Franchise Start Up Fee
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Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$0
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$0
Monthly Fee
—
Commission Split Range
80% to 85%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Monthly
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools
Air Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
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Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions

About Cruise & Travel Experts

Cruise & Travel Experts is a Michigan-based host agency/ travel agency hybrid that was established in 1980. Cruise & Travel Experts currently accepts experienced agents for a monthly technology fee of $27. 

Membership includes competitive commission split, operational support and training, E&O insurance and other benefits. For an extra fee, they offer vacation support and a CTE phone system. 

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