Cruise Holidays of Marlboro Honored as 2007 Cruise Holidays “Franchisee of the Year”

Today, Cruise Holidays, North America’s largest cruise-specialty retail franchise, presented its “2007 Franchisee of the Year” award to Ira and Helene Kaplan of Cruise Holidays of Marlboro (Englishtown), NJ.  The recipient of this coveted award exemplifies the store that has contributed the most to the Cruise Holidays network over the past year.  The Kaplans were honored during the 2007 Cruise Holidays Annual Convention which is being held aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Mercury, September 23-28, 2007.

“To understand dedication to Cruise Holidays, one has to look no further than Cruise Holidays of Marlboro. Ira and Helene run an extremely successful business and are instrumental in helping us develop new tools and technology that will benefit the entire network and ultimately, our valued customers,” said Peter D. Thomson, Vice President and COO of Cruise Holidays.  “The Kaplans volunteer to assist with nearly every major development project, which is in keeping with their long-time dedication to the Cruise Holidays brand and its success. 

“They’re excellent reputation extends beyond our network to our cruise line partners,” added Thomson.  “They are tremendous representatives for Cruise Holidays and those within the cruise line industry recognize, appreciate and support the success of Cruise Holidays of Marlboro and of our entire network.”

Cruise Holidays of Marlboro is located at 191 Route 9 South, Marlboro Township, Englishtown, NJ.  They are part of the Cruise Holidays network which includes locations across the United States and Canada. 

About Cruise Holidays
Cruise Holidays is the oldest and largest cruise-specialty Retail franchise in North America, with stores in both the United States and Canada. Cruise Holidays is also a distinguished provider of land tour vacation packages.  Founded in 1984, Cruise Holidays was acquired in 2001 by Carlson Travel Network Associates, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most respected travel franchisers and a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Carlson.  Carlson is a global leader in the travel and hospitality industry.  In addition to Cruise Holidays, the Carlson family of businesses includes Regent ® International Hotels, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, Radisson Hotels & Resorts®, T.G.I. Friday’s®, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and more.