Cruise Amour Unveils Network Of Local Cruise Advisors
Released on: February 18, 2011, 5:49 pm
Author:
Cruise Amour
Industry: Travel
Cruise Amour, the online agency, has unveiled its network of
local cruise advisors.
Keen not to limit their exposure to only on-line channels, Cruise Amour made the
decision in November 2010 to develop a network of local cruise advisors, each
equipped to reach out to customers who are perhaps less comfortable booking on-line.
Despite tough economic times and the Christmas disruption, Cruise Amour has already
recruited and trained four franchisees, with another three due to launch by the end
of the month.
When asked if it had been difficult to recruit franchisees in an increasingly
competitive market place, managing director Tim Hurrell said: "We've worked hard
to ensure our franchise offering is truly unique and offers our franchisees a wealth
of tools and resources that give them a strong competitive advantage. The rapid
growth of our network is testament to this."
Cruise Amour’s franchise packages start from £5,999 for the Home Worker option
rising to £8,999 for the Local Business package which includes a local marketing
exclusivity to the franchisee's chosen geographic area. Franchisees can expect to
make £25k - £85k net profit each year operating either on a part-time or full-time
basis.
Hurrell continued: "The decision to start a national network of local cruise
advisors was two fold. First and foremost we wanted to expand into off-line markets
but we also recognised that we could reduce the load on our head office call centre
by passing off-line enquiries to the network. This in turn ensures a regular supply
of business to our franchisees helping them grow their business quickly whilst at
the same time reducing their investment risk".
Portsmouth South franchisee, Rosalind Jones added: "After evaluating the different
franchises out there, I selected Cruise Amour as I was impressed with their
professionalism and felt confident that the support they offer would help me get my
business off to the best start possible. I found the initial training very helpful
and am reassured to know that help is just a phone call away".
Full details of Cruise Amour's franchise packages can be found on their franchise
website.
About Cruise Amour:
Cruise Amour is part of the Freedom Travel Group a subsidiary of Co-operative
Travel. Specialising in selling cruise holidays, including Mediterranean cruises, family cruise deals,
last minute cruise deals,
European cruise deals and the best cruise deals. Cruise Amour
was started in December 2008 and is regarded as the "best in industry" when
compared to other on-line cruise agencies.
PR Contact:
Tim Hurrell
Managing Director
1000 Lakeside
North Harbour
Portsmouth
PO6 3EZ
02393990036
www.cruiseamour.co.uk
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