Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park (Toronto) Honored as 2005 Cruise Holidays Franchisee of the Year

Cruise Holidays, North America’s largest cruise-specialty retail franchise, presented their 2005 Franchisee of the Year Award to Dianne and Peter Neubauer of Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park, Toronto, ON. The recipient of this coveted award exemplifies the store that has contributed the most to the Cruise Holidays network over the past year. The Neubauers 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 Lawrence Park is a great example of what makes the Cruise Holidays network different,” said Peter Thomson, Vice President and COO of Cruise Holidays. “The Neubauers have gone above and beyond to share ideas, successes and encouragement to other store owners who call them for advice. As veterans of the cruising industry, the knowledge they are willing to impart is invaluable.”

“We were totally surprised to receive this award. It is a wonderful honor,” said Dianne following the convention. “We have always felt it is important, as part of Cruise Holidays, to help our fellow stores in any way possible, particularly the other locations in Canada. The phrase ‘All for one and one for all’ comes to mind. The strength of the network is good for all of us.”

The Neubauers converted their existing travel business to Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park, located at 3332 Yonge St. in Toronto, in July of 2002. 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