Expedia(R) CruiseShipCenters(R) Drops Anchor in South Tampa

Planning a vacation has just become a lot easier for families in South Tampa and the surrounding area. With the desire and expertise to help their community find the right vacation, local entrepreneurs, Rob Steinfeld and Dean Hanson, will open a new Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise at 2307 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite G in San Miguel Plaza (across the street from Plant High School).

Expedia CruiseShipCenters – part of Expedia Inc., one of the largest travel companies in the world – offers cruise vacations, group travel, corporate travel and much more through its 200 locations across North America. Clients are able to choose from numerous vacation possibilities over land, sea and air, including customized trips, hotel stays, coach & rail tours and insurance – all at Expedia prices.

In addition to the research and booking features available on their local website, Steinfeld, Hanson, and their team of Dream Vacation Consultants offer personal travel consultations in the retail center, through email or over the phone, so clients always have the freedom to book when, where and how they choose.

“We look forward to working with the community to help them find the cruise or vacation that is a perfect fit for their needs,” Steinfeld, co-owner of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in South Tampa said. “The Internet can become overwhelming when trying to plan a vacation. With so many options available, clients really want to speak to an expert. Our team of Vacation Consultants are experts at explaining the differences among ships and cruise lines to help our clients find the vacation that’s perfect for them.”

Expedia CruiseShipCenters Vacation Consultants are provided with extensive training and marketing support which allows them to become navigators of spectacular vacation experiences, even without prior travel experience. “We are actively recruiting Vacation Consultants that have a passion for cruising and travel to work full-time or part-time, as a home based consultant or from our retail center,” claims Steinfeld. “Our consultants have the freedom and flexibility to build their travel business on their own schedule with the power of Expedia behind them.”

Having met on cruise in 1995, the married team, Steinfeld and Hanson, share a great love and passion for travel. The couple has since embarked on over 30 different cruises exploring the world together. After reflecting on his corporate job and hectic business travel schedule, Steinfeld decided to leave the corporate world to spend more time with his family. Having started up a successful Executive Recruiting venture in the past, Steinfeld was confident in his ability to head up this new venture with Expedia CruiseShipCenters. Sharing a dream of owning their own business and a love for travel, especially cruises, the couple has combined their leadership and industry experience with a franchise system that has proven successful for nearly 30 years.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and its cruise line members are projecting a positive year of growth with a 2015 passenger forecast of 22.2 million worldwide, according to data from Cruise Market Watch. To meet the growing demand for this high value vacation, cruise lines continue to invest billions, with seven new cruise ships expected to enter the market by the end of 2015 in addition to the 14 ships that were introduced last year.

For more information or to research vacation options, visit www.cruiseshipcenters.com/southtampa or call 813-254-SHIP (7447)

About Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Expedia CruiseShipCenters provides exceptional value and expert advice for travelers booking cruises and vacations through its network of 200 retail travel agency franchises. As part of the Expedia, Inc. family of brands, the company’s 4,200 vacation consultants sell a wide range of vacation products including cruises, flights, hotels, vacation packages, tours, excursions and more. The company has been navigating spectacular vacation experiences for customers across North America for more than 28 years. For more information on Expedia CruiseShipCenters, visit www.expediafranchise.com.

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