New 2011 - Cruise Explorer

New 2011 – Cruise Explorer

Cruise is the fastest growing sector of the travel industry. Now you have a chance to be part of this huge and profitable market with your very own cruise business.

As an Explorertravel Cruise specialist you will have your own Cruise website featuring over 50 cruise operators such as P&O, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, Fred Olsen and many more. The site also provides clients details of the latest offers, itineraries, ships and ports of call.

This is a low risk, low cost entry into this fast moving and exciting marketplace. You can be up and running within a few days after a short but intensive training course.

Explorer Travel offers the ultimate consumer protection having both ABTA bonding and ATOL facilities.

Run from home or office it also has the benefit of extremely low running costs.

Unique Features

Your Cruise website not only offers clients the benefit of the most comprehensive cruise search engine available but also incorporates some unique features.

Google Maps Itineraries

We have mapped over 3,000 ports of call worldwide to display visual itineraries of every cruise using Google Maps.

Ship Images

The site also includes over 4,000 images of ships incorporated into an “Image Viewer” where images can be viewed either individually or as a “Slide Show”.

“Wish List”

A unique “Wish List” enables clients to add their favourite choices into a “shopping basket” and then automatically send an email enquiry which includes all the cruise details making enquiring and follow up that much easier!

General Travel

Cruise specialists usually want to specialise in cruise and nothing else, however, we recognise that there will be some cruise specialists that also want to market general travel. For this reason franchisees have the option to add a fully bookable general travel website to their online presence for a small additional fee.

Regardless of whether you wish to have a general travel website in addition all our Cruise agents are also able to arrange flights, transfers and hotels for your clients using our comprehensive suite of back office systems.

Tools of the Trade

Of course not everything can be booked on-line and there are always certain itineraries that need your personal attention. For these reasons you will have a comprehensive range of online systems allowing you to sell Port Hotels pre and post cruise as well as flights and transfers.

As you would expect from an online travel company you will be provided with the most comprehensive range of travel technology available, including world travel guides and on-line search and booking systems with access to all the cruise companies, airlines and hotel stock.

With access to our online “e-PDQ” payment system even “face to face” bookings can be made via email and telephone and payment taken via the web.

Marketing

Marketing your business could not be easier!

We will set up both a “search engine” and a “social networking” campaign for your website(s). This will include a Google campaign and Facebook and Twitter pages.

We are so confident about the success of your campaigns that we will also contribute up to 50% of the costs of marketing for the first six months*.

Included in your package is 6 months free membership of the BNI (Business Network International). as a member of your local BNI chapter you will also be able to market your travel services within an exclusive geographic area.

In 2010 BNI generated almost 700,000 referrals and £245,000,000 business for its members. It is a proven business model for generating business.

All Cruise franchisees receive a marketing pack to help with your overall marketing campaign.

Marketing Pack

Business cards
e-Shot template
Email Signature
“Word” letterhead template
6 Months internet marketing support (50% or £100 per month)
12 months BNI membership
Search engine and social network marketing campaigns (including Facebook and Twitter)

*Marketing support is subject to prior agreement.

Training

You do not need any travel trade experience to run a successful cruise business.

Running an online cruise business is like any other business and requires all the same skills. The most important ingredients to your success are dedication and enthusiasm.

After an initial three day training course you will be invited to attend one day training sessions as you grow and develop your business.

Support is always on hand whether you require help with organising a tailor-made itinerary or tweeking your internet marketing campaign.

All our new cruise agents will have a dedicated Support Manager for the first 6 months

Earnings

In this fast and huge market earnings in excess of £40,000 per annum are achievable.

Cruise agents earn a generous commission equivalent to 70% of the profit generated. Don’t forget that we do all your administration and provide you with bonding, call centre and marketing support.

With no administration and extremely low monthly overheads the profit potential for earnings is huge.

Your commission is paid directly into your bank account once every month by bank transfer.

There is no limit to earnings and you can grow your business as big as you want.

Cruise specialists are supplied with travel trade software, marketing support and web site maintenance for the incredibly low monthly cost of just £110 plus VAT.

Administrative Support

Once you have done the hard work and made a sale we will look after the administration for you leaving you free to sell the next holiday!

Other Benefits

As a Cruise specialist you will also be able to take advantage of some of the amazing value travel deals that are exclusively available to travel agents and their immediate family.

As a travel agent you can benefit from incredibly low priced deals all over the world at prices well below cost.

Example Agent Only Offers

7 Night Transatlantic Cruise. Normally £1299. Agent Price from £225
16 Night Carribbean Cruise. Normally £2399. Agent price from £659
9 Night European Cruise. Normally £1099. Agent price from £349

In addition to great deals on your own cruises you will be invited on Ship Visits and may even be offered FREE places on cruises to sample the delights that the cruise lines want you to promote

How Much?

The franchise fee is £6,000 plus VAT.

Optional general travel website £2,000 plus VAT.

How do I get started?

That’s simple. If you would like to know more or simply book onto a training course just either email or call me, Steve Wood, on 0203 328 1932.