Cruise Holidays of Littleton Honored with 2005 "New Store of the Year" Award

Cruise Holidays, North America’s largest cruise-specialty retail franchise, presented their 2005 New Store of the Year Award to John and Susan Sterne of Cruise Holidays of Littleton, CO. The recipient of the New Store of the Year Award exemplifies the most successful start-up store based on dollar volume and participation in Cruise Holidays programs and technology. The Sternes were honored during the 2005 Cruise Holidays Annual Convention which was held aboard Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas, October 16-21, 2005.

“Cruise Holidays of Littleton has been a great addition to our network of stores,” said Peter Thomson, Vice President and COO of Cruise Holidays. “John and Susan have drawn on their love of cruising and background in small business ownership to get off to a great start. They’re very deserving of this award.”

“We were very surprised and honored to receive this award,” said Susan following the convention. “This is validation that we are on the right track. We are more committed than ever to continue to provide exceptional customer service and to grow our business.”

The Sternes opened Cruise Holidays of Littleton, located at 5035 S Kipling Parkway, in October of 2004. They are part of the Cruise Holidays network which includes 130 locations across the United States and Canada.

Cruise Holidays is the oldest and largest cruise-specialty Retail franchise in North America, with stores in both the United States and Canada. Founded in 1984, Cruise Holidays was acquired in 2001 by Carlson Travel Group, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most respected travel franchisers. Carlson Travel Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Carlson Companies, Inc. Brands include: Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, Cruise Holidays, Results Travel, SeaMaster Cruises, Carlson Leisure Travel Services, Carlson Vacation & Business Travel and Carlson Destination Marketing Services.