Our Affiliations

IFA Affiliation

CruiseOne is a full Member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) since 1995. We believe in the IFA Code of Ethics that is intended to establish a framework for the implementation of best practices in the franchise relationships. The Code represents the ideals to which all IFA members agree to subscribe in their franchise relationships. They are:

Trust, Truth, and Honesty - Our public image and reputation of the franchise system is one of its most valuable and enduring assets. A positive image and reputation will create value for our franchisees, attract investment, help capture additional market share, and enhance consumer loyalty and satisfaction. This can only be achieved with trust, truth, and honesty between franchisors and franchisees.

Mutual Respect and Reward - IFA members are committed to showing respect and consideration for each other and to those with whom they do business. Mutual respect includes recognizing and honoring extraordinary achievement and exemplary commitment to the system. IFA members believe that franchisors and franchisees share the responsibility for improving their franchise system in a manner that rewards both franchisors and franchisees.

Open and Frequent Communication - To foster franchising as a unique and enormously successful relationship, IFA members commit to establishing and maintaining programs that promote effective communication within franchise systems. These programs should be widely publicized within systems, available to all members of the franchise system, and should facilitate frequent dialogue within franchise systems.

Obey the Law - IFA members enthusiastically support full compliance with, and vigorous enforcement of, all applicable federal and state franchise regulations. This commitment is fundamental to enhancing and safeguarding the business environment for franchising. IFA members believe that the information provided during the presale disclosure process is the cornerstone of a positive business climate for franchising, and is the basis for successful and mutually beneficial franchise relationships.

Conflict Resolution - IFA members are realistic about franchise relationships, and recognize that from time to time disputes will arise in those relationships. IFA members are committed to the amicable and prompt resolution of these disputes. IFA members believe that franchise systems should establish a method for internal dispute resolution and should publicize and encourage use of such dispute resolution mechanisms.

Support of IFA and the Member Code of Ethics - Franchisees and franchisors have a responsibility to voice their concerns and offer suggestions on how the Code and the International Franchise Association can best meet the needs of its members. Franchisors and franchisees commit to supporting and promoting the initiatives of the IFA and advocating adherence to the letter and spirit of the Member Code of Ethics.

VetFran/GIJobs

CruiseOne is a PROUD supporter of the VetFran initiative which honors those men and women who have served in the U.S. military, the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, known as "VetFran" was developed to help them transition to civilian life. The idea of the late Don Dwyer Sr., founder of The Dwyer Group, VetFran is a voluntary effort of International Franchise Association member-companies that is designed to encourage franchise ownership by offering financial incentives to honorably discharged veterans. To date, more than 300 franchise companies participate in the program. CruiseOne has been a Premium Member Franchise since 2001 and has placed over 30 Veterans into CruiseOne Franchise opportunities. CruiseOne offers a 10% discount off the initial franchise fee as well as additional incentives to jumpstart the business. CruiseOne is also a recommended Franchise on GIJobs.net and MilitaryFranchising.com.

MinorityFran

CruiseOne is a proud member of MinorityFran, an initiative of the International Franchise Association (IFA). Launched in February, 2006, MinorityFran was created to build the awareness of franchising within minority communities and increase the numbers of minority franchisees, employees and suppliers.

MinorityFran builds on relationships forged with key organizations through the IFA Diversity Institute to reach out to minority prospects on a regular basis. Organizations include: National Urban League, Association of Small Business Development Centers, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Black MBA Association, National Society of Hispanic MBA Association, and the Minority Business Development Agency. The goal? To send the message to all communities that franchising is an attractive option– for business ownership, employment and supplier contracts.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

CruiseOne has been a member of the SBA for 2 years and is a pre-approved business for SBA loan applications. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. For more information about the SBA visit: Overview & History of the SBA.

BBB

Founded in 1912, is an organization based in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The BBB states its purpose is to act as a mutually trusted intermediary between consumers and businesses to resolve disputes, to facilitate communication, and to provide information on ethical business practices. Its website lists BBB's core services as:

              Business Reliability

              Reports Dispute Resolution

              Truth-in-Advertising

              Consumer and Business Education Charity Review

CLIA

CruiseOne has been a member of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) since 1992. CLIA is the world's largest cruise association and is dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise industry. CLIA is composed of 23 of the major cruise lines serving North America and is an organization that operates pursuant to an agreement filed with the Federal Maritime Commission under the Shipping Act of 1984 and serves as a non-governmental consultative organization to the International Maritime Organization, an agency of the United Nations. CLIA was formed in 1975 in response to a need for an association to promote the special benefits of cruising and in 2006 merged with the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL), a sister entity created in 1990 dedicated to participating in the regulatory and policy development process of the cruise industry. CLIA exists to promote all measures that foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment, educate, train its travel agent members, and promote and explain the value, desirability and affordability of the cruise vacation experience. Prior to its 2006 merger with ICCL, CLIA became the principal external marketing organization for its member lines in 1984 following the consolidation of several other industry organizations into CLIA. Currently, more than 16,000 travel agencies are affiliated with CLIA and display the CLIA seal (which identifies them as authorities on selling cruise vacations). In addition, nearly 100 of the most innovative suppliers of goods and services to the cruise industry make up CLIA's Executive Partner program

IATAN

CruiseOne has been a member of the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) since 1992. IATAN is a non-profit organization that appoints travel agencies and travel agents on behalf of its customer airlines. Their mission is to promote professionalism, administer meaningful and impartial business standards, and to provide cost-effective products and services that benefit the travel industry. Through the use of its informational and other resources, IATAN provides a vital link between the supplier community and the U.S. travel distribution network. IATAN is the link for US based travel agencies to the rest of the world and is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Through IATAN's relationship with the parent company, the accredited travel agencies become part of the global community of travel agencies, with no effort or expense on their part.

OSSN

OSSN's mission is to provide our members with every possible tool and unlimited travel agent training to help their business succeed in today's new travel environment. OSSN provides members with a variety of educational programs and networking communication platforms that allow members a professional forum to help ENSURE the success of your travel agent business. The Outside Sales Support Network was founded in 1990. Today our travel Association has over 60 Chapters including our International Chapters with over 5800 members.

NACTA

NACTA, Inc. The National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents, is the travel industry's leading national trade association representing independent contractors, outside sales agents, cruise and tour oriented agents, group oriented travel professionals and traditional ARC appointed travel agencies that provide services and support to such professionals.

NACTA was established in 1986 as the original association with a mission to represent the interest of independent travel entrepreneurs. NACTA continues that objective and works to promote professionalism and recognition for the professional independent agent. NACTA is a forum for open communication amongst its members. As a member driven association, NACTA surveys its membership to develop a consensus on issues of concern to the independent travel agent community. When consensus is reached, NACTA acts out its members will to impose positive change within the travel industry.

ASTA

ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. We are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.

75 Years and Going Strong

ASTA has been dedicated to travel agents and the traveling public for over 75 years.

ASTA members continue to thrive as more and more travelers see the benefits of consulting an expert when making travel arrangements. Our progress enables ASTA and our members to stay focused on the needs of future customers.

CruiseOne is a Premium Member

GLBT Franchise Expo

CruiseOne Has been a PROUD Exhibitor at the GLBT Franchise Expo and proudly displays this Diversity Statement.

Diversity Statement

CruiseOne's focus on diversity encourages and fosters a rich mix of backgrounds and experiences that enables us to reach out, with understanding and sensitivity, to an increasingly diverse society. CruiseOne delivers on this commitment to diversity by:

  •  Recruiting an ownership base rich in diversity
  •  Integrating diversity awareness into our daily commitments.
  •  Communicating the relevance and importance of diversity to our internal staff.
  •  Finding new ways to reach out to diverse markets
  •  Weaving diversity into the Company's strategies

At CruiseOne we not only respect diversity; we believe diverse viewpoints are our assets. CruiseOne depends on our employees' and business owners' broad range of talent, personalities and ideas to help us generate the progress in growing our business. We respect and value not only differences related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, but also diversity of viewpoint, experience, talents and ideas. We strive to empower all owners and employees to excel on the job and in business to reach their full potentials, and reward and recognize those based on performance and results.

PATH

The Professional Association of Travel Hosts, Inc. (PATH) is a non-profit, all-encompassing, non-partisan corporation, with a membership comprised of U.S. Host Agencies

The concept of the Host Agency has blossomed significantly in the past three years flourishing into an array of business models that have confused what a Host Agency truly is. This has resulted in the need for a professional society of Host Agencies that want to establish operating standards with strict enforcement among its members.

The Travel Supplier presently has access to home-based agents through home-based agent membership associations who represent nearly 10,000 home-based agents. However, there are OVER 10,000+ home-based agents affiliated with Host Agencies accounting for the balance of the market. Since home-based agents, in general, are the most elusive for the Travel Suppliers to reach, PATH offers an excellent opportunity to communicate with these people in an efficient manner

The purpose of PATH is:

"THE PATH TO SUCCESS IS WORKING THROUGH A REPUTABLE HOST AGENCY"