I started in the travel industry back in the 1990s with a storefront agency, when everything was done by hand—no internet, no smart phones, no automation. Travel was a very different business then. As the industry evolved, I moved on to other pursuits and honestly thought I would never return. Travel had changed so much that I didn’t believe I could (or wanted to) compete in the modern landscape. Years later, while in the process of selling one of my other businesses, I came across Cruise Planners. I was skeptical. I had said for years that I would never get back into travel. But the more I learned, the more I realized something important: Cruise Planners had already built what it would have taken me decades—and millions of dollars—to build on my own. Their connections, supplier contracts, technology, and industry clout were immediately available to me. Instead of starting over, I could step into a fully built ecosystem and focus on what I do best: serving clients and growing a business. I decided to jump in, and I’m genuinely glad I did. What stands out most to me is the combination of tools, support, culture, and momentum. Cruise Planners doesn’t just provide technology—they provide a proven framework, strong leadership, and a collaborative community that wants you to succeed. I evaluated other host agencies along the way, and for me, Cruise Planners was clearly the best fit. If you’re a travel advisor looking for a host that allows you to leverage decades of industry strength without having to build everything yourself, Cruise Planners is absolutely worth a serious look. It’s been the right move for me, and I hope it might be the right fit for you as well. If you’d like to learn more, here’s a short, fun video that explains what makes Cruise Planners different: 👉 https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/cruise-planners-difference