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10 California Centers Magazine | August 2016 C C W hen it comes to planning the holiday of your dreams, the input and expertise of a travel consultant can play an invalu- able part in helping make the most of your vacation experience. Wheth- er a first time cruiser, or a seasoned veteran, Expedia CruiseShipCenters is a global leading franchise that gar- ners consumers exclusive deals and designs the ideal itineraries to match visions for an enjoyable, relaxing getaway. Its network of over 220 in- dependently-owned retail locations, staffed with 4,300-plus professional vacation consultants, have achieved annual sales growth averaging 20 percent each year, for more than two decades. The concept's capable lead- ership team and corporate executives are determined to provide premium programs and support in the areas of sales and marketing, training, in- formation technology and business development — bolstering the com- pany's ongoing pattern of industry leadership throughout North Ameri- ca. After 25 years history of proven excellence and innovation in the in- dustry, CruiseShipCenters caught the attention of Expedia, Inc., the world's most recognized brand in travel. The resulting partnership expands the power of the Expedia brand, the larg- est online travel company, to include CruiseShipCenters retail locations. Ex- pedia CruiseShipCenters has a com- petitive advantage in the marketplace stemming from its volume of buying power and recognized brand leader- ship. It was also named a fast-grow- ing franchise by MSN Money. The company's annual growth increases can be attributed to its franchise part- ners' dedication and the in store sales teams, whose focused promotions strategy has resulted in increasing consumer demand for its services. The Expedia CruiseShipCenters network has been growing at a rapid pace, with 40 new franchise locations awarded in 2015 alone. The overall industry forecasts have been strong, with 65 new ships plan to launch in the next five years to meet growing demand. ExpediaCruiseShipCenters has also responded by increasing its number of vacation consultants, who have been able to leverage Expedia's $64 billion in buying power for flights, hotels, vacation packages and more. The consultants are revered for their talent at navigating spectacular va- cation experiences for multitudes of customers who exhibit a passion for travel. Beyond being expertly trained in their field, Expedia CruiseShipCen- ters' consultants are typically travel enthusiasts themselves, and thus can draw on their own cruise excursion experiences. The stores offer unlim- ited options, from remarkable val- ue trips offered by the most popular cruise lines, to entire vacation packag- es (including flights, hotels, cars and shore excursions), theme cruises, spe- cialty cruises, luxury and river cruis- es. Many vacation packages can take advantage of Expedia Extras like on- board cash credits, reduced deposits, free upgrades and special offers under a bonus program that involves exclu- sive deals and itineraries for planning one's holiday. The consultants are ac- cessible for assistance prior to, during and post trip. The most popular cruise lines are Carnival Cruise Line, Celeb- rity Cruises, Disney Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian, Princess Cruises and Royal Carribean Interna- tional. Among the top travel destina- tions are Alaska, the Carribean, Eu- rope, Hawaii and Mexico. Among its hundreds of retail opera- tions, the state of California is present- ly host to six Expedia CruiseShipCen- ters, positioned in the cities of Laguna Hills, North Hills, Petaluma, San Car- los, San Diego, and Tustin. Growth projections for 2016 call for the addi- tion of up to 45 new units awarded throughout the U.S. and Canada, fol- lowed by another 50 units in 2017 in newly targeted locales. The stores uti- lize 800 to 1,500 square feet freestand- ing or in line spaces in enclosed super regional malls, regional shopping centers, power centers, community strip centers, neighborhood centers, pad site/outparcels, lifestyle centers, mixed use centers, and downtown central business districts. All co-ten- ancies will be considered. CC Real estate inquiries and site submittals can be directed to: Alicia Reilly, Franchising Manager, Expedia CruiseShipCenters, 900-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1 Canada (604) 685-1221 or email: areilly@cruiseshipcenters.com. EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS A leader in the marketing of cruise vacations. More than 40 franchisees joined the Expedia CruiseShipCenters network in 2015.