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Dream Vacations recruits expert agents with free cruise offer

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Home-based travel franchise Dream Vacations (formerly CruiseOne) announced its new #PartnershipGoals initiative to recruit expert travel agents.

Expert agents who join by June 30 will have the opportunity to attend Dream Vacations’ sold-out 2018 conference aboard Norwegian Bliss, free of charge. Availability is limited.

'We are confident that travel agents can take their business to the next level when they combine their expertise with our technology and resources,' said Debbie Fiorino, SVP, Dream Vacations.

'We are continuously increasing our staff, making enhancements to existing programs and launching innovative programs and partnerships, all for the benefit of our franchisees. We care more about our franchisees so they can care more about their clients. That is what we like to call the Dream Vacations difference,' Fiorino said in announcing the #PartnershipGoals initiative during Cruise Lines International Association's Cruise360.

Fully funded marketing promotions

Dream Vacations spends more than $2m to fully fund marketing promotions that drive franchisees' sales, at no cost to them. The company also caps its royalty fee, so franchise owners can earn 100% of their earned commissions.

As well, Dream Vacations said it awards more than six figures in bonuses above and beyond the normal commissions earned to travel agent franchisees at different sales levels.

Dream Vacations claimed an 89% retention rate in 2017, while a survey found 95% of franchise owners would recommend Dream Vacations to others.

Travel agents with at least $100,000 in commissionable sales are eligible to join starting at $495, with a signing incentive of a free cabin at the 2018 national conference where they can network and develop relationships with cruise line and resort executives, and share best practices with other top-producing Dream Vacations franchise owners.

Information: www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com.