Dream Vacations Celebrates Group Sales 

Dream Vacations / CruiseOne
Published: May 24th, 2023

May 24, 2023 // Franchising.com // Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Dream Vacations proudly announces game-changing new groups application.

The launch of Dream Vacations’ innovative group application in February revolutionized the way franchise owners manage group bookings. The streamlined and intuitive platform has simplified the booking process, enabling franchise owners to focus on what they do best, providing remarkable experiences to their customers.

"We are thrilled to see how much of a difference-maker the new groups application is on our franchise owners’ group sales,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations.

This remarkable achievement was celebrated during the recent two-day virtual Group Summit for Dream Vacations travel advisors. 

The summit featured engaging presentations and breakout sessions, providing attendees with the opportunity to hear directly from suppliers and headquarters staff. Noteworthy sessions included “How to Negotiate with Group Leaders and Create the Win-Win Relationship,” “New Marketing Group Assets,” “Unraveling the Mysteries of Group Contracts to Reduce Risk and Maximize Success,” “Managing Group Communication,” and “Top 10 Tips for the New Groups Application.”

During the summit, the Dream Vacations marketing team made several exciting announcements. Franchise owners can now take advantage of the following marketing assets to further enhance their group sales:

• Custom Group Registration Landing Page Graphics: Create a custom landing page that highlights your groups – leverage pre-designed banners or create and upload your own, creating a professional and enticing user experience.
• Email and Landing Page Templates: Professionally designed email and landing page templates, enabling franchise owners to create captivating and effective marketing campaigns with ease.
• Homepage and Email Banners: Eye-catching banners that can be incorporated into franchise owners’ websites and email communications, promoting group travel opportunities, and generating excitement among customers.
• Postcard: A custom-designed postcard, allowing franchise owners to reach out to potential group leaders and showcase the benefits of planning group vacations through Dream Vacations.
• Social Media Posts: Engaging and shareable social media posts that franchise owners can leverage to expand their reach, attract new group leaders, and promote their expertise in planning unforgettable group vacations.

Franchise owners were captivated by real-life success stories shared during the summit. “The Group Summit was worth every minute of my time. The variety of topics from suppliers and staff members answered a lot of questions that I needed answered to scale my business,” said Lillie West, a Dream Vacations franchise owner from Waldorf, Md. “The groups application and the Group Summit have given me the confidence to step out and take on more group business.”

SOURCE Dream Vacations