Global Cruising

Global Cruising is proud to be an independent cruise agency supported by the security and strength of The Freedom Travel Group, itself a subsidiary of The Co-operative Group.

This alliance has assisted Global Cruising in negotiating strategic partnerships with selected ocean and river cruise operators as well as developing their own totally unique product selections in niche markets giving franchisees a 'standalone' product opportunity.

Global Cruising is a full member of the prestigious Leading Cruise Agents of the UK and a member of the Association of Cruise Experts giving their franchisees full access to exclusive cruise offers, news, training and information including a comprehensive and overbranded cruise magazine called GLOBAL .

The Opportunity

The Global Cruising opportunity is unique in the travel industry providing unrivalled access to key deals, a range of exclusive products and commission paid on deposit (two months in arrears). This is an opportunity offered to only a select few UK agents.

The Global Cruising opportunity can be operated on a full or part time basis giving valuable supplementary incomes as well as concessionary cruise travel. To truly maximise this opportunity we would recommend that you ultimately have a minimum of 30 hours a week to commit, although you can work up to this over a period of time.

As a Franchisee you will have access to:

• Your Global Cruising online booking service "Amadeus Cruise".
• Your very own Global Cruising intranet information site.
• Full administration support at our Head Office to assist you in the
  management of your customer bookings from your own home office.
• Unique Global Cruising products:
       - Cargo Ship Voyages
       - Seacloud & Rivercloud sail cruises
       - Bespoke Exclusive Voyages

Our core ethos is to provide unrivalled personal customer service, which high streets and call centres, with their associated time constraints, cannot deliver.

The Market

Cruising is one of the fastest growing and most profitable sectors within the travel industry with over 20% of all UK holiday makers now choosing a cruise in preference to other holidays. The cruise market is currently a £2.5 billion industry and is growing year on year.

With 12 million cruise passengers in 2007 and an expected number to rise to 17 million by 2010. It has never been a better time to be part of this exciting holiday market.

Training

Following our acceptance of your application as a Global Cruising franchisee, you will immediately benefit from the comprehensive training program. This covers in detail the business, the market and the opportunity together with the corporate branding that is Global Cruising.

Global Cruising provides a comprehensive two-day introductory training course to include administration, product knowledge and sales and marketing. Ongoing and on-line training, supported by ACE modules, together with regular Global Cruising quarterly seminars and cruise line training and ship visits will provide you with all the support you need to get your business started and beyond.

Support

Global Cruising is extremely proactive in its lead promotional activities to generate a proportion of the leads to each franchisee.

National marketing initiatives include:

• Global Cruising central web site.
• Full page advertising in “Cruise International”.
• Global Cruising head office weekly email blast.
• Bi-monthly 12 page A5 magazine - 'Global'.

Regionally supported marketing initiatives:

• You will be provided with your own regionalised Global Cruising web site .
• Upon commencement of your licence you will receive a carefully elected
  email database relevant to your postcode region.
• You will receive all nationally generated leads (either phone or electronically)
  that reside in your exclusive postcode area.
• You will be provided with an initial stock of marketing literature to aid direct
  mail initiatives.
• You will have the services of our Franchise Director to support any local
  marketing initiatives and ctivities you undertake and where possible gain
  co-op funding from our cruise partners.
• You will have the opportunity to utilise the tailor-made Global Cruising
  email marketing program sending superb quality email blasts to your database.

Franchise Cost

The cost of the Global Cruising franchise is £10,999 + VAT.

Earning Potential & Financials

Like most businesses you will get out of Global Cruising exactly what you put into it! We offer one of the most competitive franchise opportunities in the market.

Global Cruising franchisees pay a one-off, up-front franchise cost and an ongoing percentage of their sales commission to Global Cruising to continue to allow us to provide the excellence in service and support that we have become known for.

Global Cruising franchisees retain 70% of the sales commission as net earnings.

For example if you sell a cruise for £3000 (based on 2 people) then the commission available on this cruise is 15% which amounts to £450.

This is great reward for a no risk, no stock, no premises business, that can be up and running within four weeks from your signature.

The Franchisee

You do not need any previous travel industry experience or credentials, an interest or experience of cruising would be a distinct advantage but most importantly you should have a drive for success and possess good telephone, people and networking skills. Naturally, it is expected that individuals will be self starting, focused, hard working and looking to take advantage of the opportunity that Global Cruising provides.

If you are interested in taking the next step please contact us using the form below.