Looking for travel, cruise, and hotel franchises? You can make a vocation out of vacation! We discuss a few things to consider before buying travel, cruise, and hotel franchises. We've also highlighted a few travel, cruise, and hotel franchises that we think are worth looking at.
Travel franchisees come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common – a desire to share their love of travel with others.
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Franchises in this industry are a great way for travel-loving entrepreneurs to get started in small business. With the training and support of an established franchisor, new owners can quickly get their franchise off the ground and start building their business.
Travel franchises come in a variety of forms. Some franchises make trip recommendations and help travelers nail down arrangements like flight and hotel reservations. Others focus on a specific segment of the travel market or a specific service such as lodging. There are even some travel franchises that specialize in providing health or other advice for people traveling to exotic locations.
CruiseOne has achieved its success in the rapidly-growing cruise industry. Founded in 1992, CruiseOne is now part of the world's largest cruise retail company. Excellent cruise line relationships coupled with progressive and innovative marketing provide franchise owners with a set of tools designed to help them succeed in this highly competitive industry. Whether it's planning family reunion cruises or corporate meetings at sea, CruiseOne delivers what the company describes as “high tech with high touch" service.
With such a wide variety of options at your disposal, it’s important to thoroughly research a number of potential franchise opportunities before you choose the one that is best for you.
Points to Consider
If startup funds are in short supply, you may want to consider franchise opportunities that can be run out of your home. Not all franchises fit into this category, but many do. The bottom line savings can be substantial, and can give you the capital boost you need to make your franchising dreams a reality.
Most travel franchises rely heavily on technology in researching and booking travel arrangements. If you are not comfortable using technology on a regular basis, then the travel franchise industry may not be the right business for you.
Franchise Opportunities
CruiseOne Franchises. CruiseOne specializes in servicing customers in the cruise industry. Started in 1992, the company has 460 franchises in the U.S.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Carlson Wagonlit is a company with more than a century of experience in the travel industry. They serve travelers in 140 countries and report 778 franchises in the U.S.
Travelodge Hotels. Travelodge is a recognized name in lodging and hotel services. They are also a major franchisor with more than 500 locations in North America.
Passport Health. Passport Health has carved a niche for itself by providing vaccinations, counseling and supplies to international travelers. Passport's low-cost services are offered through hospitals and stand-alone centers. They currently have approximately 50 franchise locations in the U.S.
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