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First US Home-Based Franchise Partner Joins Team

Expedia CruiseShipCenters is thrilled to congratulate the newest member to the Expedia CruiseShipCenters team, Tami Fredericks. Tami has the distinct honor of becoming the first US Home-Based Franchise Partner to join Expedia CruiseShipCenters.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters hosts more than 1,600 independent travel agents with a complete business solution that includes marketing, training, and technology. There are currently 107 store-front locations and the company offers three opportunities to join: Independent Contractors, Home-Based Franchises and Retail Storefront Franchises.

Expedia CruiseShipCenters recently opened their first US retail outlet under the new branding in Bellevue Washington. With the addition of a new Home-Based Franchise Partner and Independent Contractors, the award-winning company is well on their way to complete their US expansion model.

Tami is a seasoned agent with more than 10 years of experience in the travel agency. Before making the switch to Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Tami was an Agent/Owner of a Host Agency in North Carolina, hosting more than fifteen Independent Contractors. Tami specializes in cruising and all inclusive resorts with an agency of specialists dedicated to creating a VIP travel experience.

As a host agency Owner/Agent, Tami has always placed great emphasis on a commitment to seeking out and providing the absolute best for her clients, team agents and agency. After thoroughly investigating Expedia CruiseShipCenters and countless hours of research, Tami decided Expedia CruiseShipCenters’ branding, CRM, and marketing initiatives were the way to the future.

"I really did my homework and they were great at answering all of my questions", says Tami. "I was also able to present CruiseDesk® to many of my agents and they immediately saw the value and signed up. Expedia CruiseShipCnters is successful because they listen to their agents and make changes as needed. That's the entire point; they give us what we need and more!”