Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® Drops Anchor in Madison

Planning a vacation has just become a lot easier for families in Madison. With the desire and expertise to help their community find the right vacation, local entrepreneurs Sarah and Kevin Niles have opened a new Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise at 7412 Mineral Point Rd.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters – part of the Expedia group family of brands – offers cruise vacations and much more through its more than 235 locations across North America. Customers are able to choose from numerous vacation possibilities over land, sea and air, including customized trips, coach & rail tours and insurance – all at Expedia prices. In addition to the research and booking features available on their local website, the Niles 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,” Kevin Niles owners of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Madison 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, as a home-based agent or from our retail center,” added Sarah Niles. “Our agents have the freedom and flexibility to build their travel business on their own terms with the power of Expedia behind them.”

Sarah, Kevin and their six children are no strangers to traveling, especially with Sarah having served in the military for seven years. The military allowed the Niles to experience many different places around the world and develop their passion for traveling. As travel enthusiasts ready to open their own business after 18 years of marriage, Sarah and Kevin embarked on their journey of becoming entrepreneurs and opened Expedia CruiseShipCenters.

According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the industry shows no signs of slowing down, with more than 25 million passengers expected to sail in 2017, a dramatic increase from 15 million just 10 years prior. CLIA notes member cruise lines are scheduled to debut 26 new ocean, river and specialty ships in 2017 for a total investment of more than $6.8 billion. In addition, travel agents are experiencing a higher demand for cruise travel – a recent study reveals that travel agent usage hit a six-year high in 2016.

For more information or to research vacation options, visit www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-u... or call (608) 535 - 5899