Cruises International, Just Cruises Join Expedia Cruise Ship Center

Expedia CruiseShipCenters has unveiled a new program designed for established travel agencies -- The Stronger. Together initiative gives existing retail agencies access to CruiseDesk technology, personalized marketing and host agency model.

Two of the largest cruise sellers in the country, Cruises International and Just Cruises and Vacations, have been the first agencies to take advantage of this opportunity. Cruises International owner, Ines Turus, started her Chicago-based cruise agency over 30 years ago and got her first taste of Expedia CruiseShipCenters’ Stronger. Together culture during the franchise’s annual National Conference held aboard Carnival Splendor this year.

Matt Cervone, who also chose to convert his Detroit agency, Just Cruises and Vacations, said that joining Expedia CruiseShipCenters not only increases his credibility and brand recognition, it also allows him to grow his business by giving his agents CruiseDesk technology to use. Both agencies are now expanding their teams of retail and home-based agents in Illinois and Michigan.