Expedia CruiseShipCenters of Richmond has opened a new outlet in South Delta.
Franchise owners Carole Petersen and Gina Holvick started their first CruiseShipCenters in Richmond in 1992, which at the time was the sixth CruiseShipCenters franchise.
After a partnership with Expedia in 2005, the franchise expanded to more than 150 franchises across Canada and the United States.
In 2010, Expedia CruiseShipCenters/ Richmond was honoured as the chain's franchisee of the year.
Vancouver-based Expedia CruiseShipCenters is a full-service travel agency that can assist with any travel plans, with an emphasis on cruise ship vacations.
Worldwide, the cruise industry has had an annual passenger compound annual growth rate of 7.67 per cent from 1990 to 2011, according to Cruise Market Watch.
The initial franchise fee for an Expedia CruiseShipCenter franchise is from $3,995 to $43,000, plus a flat royalty fee and advertising fee.
from Western Investor October 2011
