Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this article:
- Dream Vacations Franchise Owners can participate in “Cruise With Drew,” an exclusive event designed for socializing and building closer bonds with fellow travel lovers and the company’s executive leadership.
- One of the benefits of franchise ownership is that Franchise Owners receive significant travel perks, including discounted vacations and “FAM trips,” which provide firsthand experience with cruises and resorts to help them better advise their clients and is one of the major benefits of franchise ownership.
- The Dream Vacations franchise model offers low startup costs and the flexibility of a remote business, allowing Franchise Owners to set their own hours while being supported by a brand with more than 30 years of experience.
Not all franchises come with such amazing perks as discounted vacations and exclusive travel experiences! Since our Franchise Owners are enthusiastic jetsetters themselves, it’s essential to us that the Dream Vacations team can experience the many beautiful destinations they sell. Cruise With Drew, a Dream Vacations exclusive, is one of the many benefits of franchise ownership, allowing our team members to connect while enjoying the fun of being on a cruise.
What is Cruise With Drew?
Dream Vacations’ National Conference is one of the most exciting events of the year for our Franchise Owners, providing training and networking opportunities. National Conference is fun and exciting, but it also provides a schedule packed with learning and engagement. After getting feedback from our members that they wanted even more opportunities to connect – especially ones centered primarily on socializing and making memories, we introduced Cruise With Drew.
Cruise With Drew is a special event for our Franchise Owners to experience a few enjoyable days aboard a cruise with the focus on socializing and having fun! It’s just one of the many benefits of owning a travel agency with Dream Vacations.
At Dream Vacations, you can expect continued support from your fellow Franchise Owners and the headquarters team – we truly are a community all looking to help one another grow. During Cruise With Drew, our Franchise Owners can focus on fostering connections with fellow travel lovers and share their experience and knowledge about the industry.
Onboard With Cruise With Drew
Cruise With Drew got its name in celebration of Drew Daly, SVP and General Manager of Dream Vacations. Onboard the ship, our Franchise Owners can spend time with Drew and other HQ staff – representing the training, support, technology and events teams, along with other key members. Through this experience, our Franchise Owners can form closer bonds with HQ staff and their peers to discuss franchise ownership in a unique, highly personal way.
Our sixth Cruise With Drew recently took place in early December, where Franchise Owners set sail from Miami on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway. The itinerary included Nassau, the vibrant capital of The Bahamas, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island, complete with an exclusive lagoon known as Silver Cove.
Even More Benefits of Franchise Ownership
We’re already hearing excited chatter about where and when our 7th Cruise With Drew will take place! As a travel agency owner, you have many opportunities for free and discounted travel beyond our conferences and special events.
“FAM trips,” also known as familiarization trips, are another one of the enticing perks of working in the travel industry. These are exclusive opportunities for affiliated travel professionals to get familiar with the products they sell, including cruises, resorts, excursions and more. You get the chance to sample delicious foods, stay in luxurious villas and experience thrills and adventures firsthand. Afterward, you’ll be able to talk directly to your clients about what to expect when they buy and go on a vacation.
Owning a remote franchise also has plenty of benefits, the biggest of which are reduced costs and total flexibility. A franchise like Dream Vacations is especially helpful for those with varied schedules, like parents or retirees. You can set your own hours, whether that means working poolside on your FAM trip or in the evening once the kids head to bed.
Become a Dream Vacations Franchise Owner
One of the many benefits of franchise ownership with Dream Vacations is the opportunity to be your own boss while leveraging one of the biggest, most-trusted names in the travel industry. Dream Vacations has more than 30 years of experience supporting our franchise network, and we partner with the world’s top cruise lines and resorts. To take the next step towards franchise ownership, sign up to watch our video tour today!
