Company Details

Founded
1980
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
75
# of Agencies
Members US
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
$50 million
Languages Spoken
Business Attributes
Network Sales
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

Program Details

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

Pricing & Commission

Franchise Start Up Fee
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
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.