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Cruise Planners’ Michael Consoli racks up record $24m in sales for 2022

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Michael Consoli is on track to beat his current sales record
Michael Consoli & Associates continued their reign as the top producers in the Cruise Planners network of travel agent franchises, ending 2022 with more than $24m in sales.

This is especially impressive considering Consoli's team consists of just two associates and an office manager.

Up from $20m

Their sales were $20m in 2021

Along with sales that continue to grow every year, Consoli has these accomplishments: No. 1  Cruise Planners River Cruise Agent (eighth consecutive year), No. 1 Cruise Planners Luxury Cruise Agent (eighth consecutive year), No. 1 Cruise Planners Luxury Land Package Agent (third consecutive year), No. 1 Viking Producer (eighth consecutive year), Viking Top Global Producer 2022 (seventh consecutive year), Top Producer, Escorted Tours (third consecutive year), Top Producer, Celebrity Cruises (seventh consecutive year) and No. 1 Allianz Travel Insurance Sales.

'We could not be more proud of the exemplary service that Michael and his team continue to provide day in and day out,' said Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners. 'These accolades are well deserved and we know this will be another stellar year.'

More spending on luxury and big ticket trips

With the demand for travel ramping up and clients spending more on luxury and big ticket trips, Consoli is on track to beat his current sales record.

'The support that [Cruise Planners'] home office provides is pivotal to the success of our franchise,' said Consoli, who started with the home-based franchise in 2006. “The collective work of the technology, sales and marketing team at Cruise Planners equips us with the tools to grow our business.'