Expedia CruiseShipCenters drops anchor in Rockwall

Local Entrepreneur to Help Customers Plan their Perfect Vacation

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2018) Planning a vacation has just become a lot easier for families in Rockwall. With the desire and expertise to help their community find the right vacation, local entrepreneur and military veteran Howard Reed and his wife Kelly have opened a new Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise at 951 East I-30, Ste. 109.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters – part of the Expedia group family of brands – offers cruise vacations and much more through its more than 250 locations across North America. Customers are able to choose from numerous vacation possibilities over land, sea and air, including customized trips, coach and rail tours and insurance – all at Expedia prices. In addition to the research and booking features available on their local website, the Reeds and their team offer personal vacation consultations in person, through email or over the phone, so customers 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,” Kelly said. “The Internet can become overwhelming when trying to plan a vacation. With so many options available, customers really want to speak to an expert. Our team of knowledgeable Vacation Consultants are passionately committed to helping our customers plan their next big adventure, and it’s this level of exceptional service that sets us apart.”

Expedia CruiseShipCenters Vacation Consultants are provided with extensive training and marketing support which allows them to become navigators of spectacular vacation experiences, even with no travel experience. “We are actively recruiting Vacation Consultants to work full-time or part-time from our retail center, or as a home-based agent,” claims Howard. “Our agents have the freedom and flexibility to build their travel business on their own terms with the power of Expedia behind them.”

After 20 years of active duty in the military, Howard retired from the Air Force and began researching different businesses to open with Kelly, who has been involved in multiple non-profit organizations across the country. Having had to travel throughout the U.S. and Europe for the military, the Reeds knew the benefits of learning from other cultures and seeing the world and decided to open an Expedia CruiseShipCenter in Rockwall to help their neighbors have great travel experiences.

According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the industry shows no signs of slowing down, with more than 27 million passengers expected to sail in 2018, a dramatic increase from 17 million just 10 years prior. CLIA notes member cruise lines are scheduled to debut 27 new ocean, river and specialty ships in 2018 for a total investment of more than $6.8 billion.

For more information or to research vacation options, visit www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-us/900214 or call 469-651-1110.

About Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Expedia CruiseShipCenters provides exceptional value and expert advice for travelers booking cruises and vacations through its network of over 250 retail travel agency franchises. As part of the Expedia group family of brands, the company’s more than 5,300 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 30 years. For more information on Expedia CruiseShipCenters, visit www.expediafranchise.com.

Expedia and CruiseShipCenters are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2018 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50 and CST # 20893-43

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