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Monday, April 22, 2013
Globe and Mail: Boomers On Why They Chose Second Careers as Entrepreneurs
A trend over the last few years has seen many choose a second career as business owners instead of the traditional retirement model. Find out how Franchise Owners Sandra and Ian McLeod made the decision to open their brick & mortar franchise, as well as their biggest challenges, rewards and words of wisdom.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Expedia CruiseShipCenters Recognized as a 2013 Top Franchise System by Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review conducts an annual survey of franchisees across hundreds of today's leading franchise brands and have named Expedia CruiseShipCenters as one of the Top 50 franchise companies with the highest level of overall franchisee satisfaction.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Open Jaw: Adapting to a Changing Online Market with Matthew Eichhorst
President of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Matthew Eichhorst takes a seat on the pink couch to discuss wave season and how we've been able to adapt to a changing online market and grow positively year over year. Expedia CruiseShipCenters works to facilitate a strong relationship between customer and travel agent through our innovative technology.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Critical Mass Radio Show: Interview with Franchise Partner, Chris Meyer
Franchise Partner Chris Meyer joins Critical Mass Radio Show to discuss how he decided to join the Expedia CruiseShipCenters team. Listen in and discover how he transitioned over to the world of travel after 30 years as a journalist, and was able to generate more than $1.2 Million in bookings within the first 10 months of opening his Expedia Franchise location.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
US News & World Report: Your Month-to-Month Guide to Great Sales
Geraldine Ree, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing discusses the best times to book a cruise vacation and the best time travelers can snag a deal in this article with tips on what to buy each month to secure incredible savings. Find out when and why the travel industry offers deals throughout the year.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Five Minutes with Expedia CruiseShipCenters' President, Matthew Eichhorst
HelloWestTravel.com caught up with Matthew Eichhorst, President of Expedia CruiseShipCenters to chat about Expedia CruiseShipCenters' 25th anniversary celebration aboard their annual National Conference, challenges of the past year, predictions for the upcoming wave season, and the value of travel agents.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Franchise Business Review Blog: Navigating the Franchise Landscape
With the numerous franchise opportunities available today, it is difficult for people to determine which opportunity is best for them. Franchise Sales Specialist, Jeff Warkentin gives tips on what to consider when you first start your due diligence on buying a franchise.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
MSN Money Small Business Smarts: Seven Fast-Growing Franchises
Expedia CruiseShipCenters was recognized as one of seven fast-growing franchise companies with staying power. With low start-up fees and good growth prospects, an Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise is ideal for those looking to turn their passion for travel into a rewarding business.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Expedia CruiseShipCenters Discusses Franchise Opportunities on Franchise Interviews
Matthew Eichhorst, President, Expedia CruiseShipCenters and Franchise Owner Mary Beth Casey join host Marty McDermott to talk about Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise opportunities. Tune in and discover how Mary Beth transitioned from retirement to franchise owner during tough economic times in 2008 and what attracted her to Expedia CruiseShipCenters.