62 | Cruise Brothers

T0626CRUISEBROTHERS_C_350 [Credit Cruise Brothers]
2024 sales: $191.5 million
Previous ranking: 63
Employees: 55 full-time

820 Bald Hill Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401)780-0903
Website

Executives

OWNER: Steven Gelfuso
PRESIDENT/COO: David Accetturo
CFO: Joseph Giampietro
VP TECHNOLOGY: Jonathan Gelfuso
VP MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS: Steven Eidelberg

COMPANY FACTS

* Privately held.

* Hybrid of retail direct-to-consumer and a host agency.

* Works with more than 6,000 independent contractors.

* 90% of sales completed by hosted advisors.

* Sales: 97% leisure, 2% meetings/incentives, 1% other.

* A member of Travel Leaders Network.

DEVELOPMENTS

* Redesigned and launched consumer website.

* Launched individual websites for each agent.

* Launched the CBAT University interactive tool for those new to the business.

* Added team leaders to guide new agents.

LOOKING AHEAD

* Adding customization to agent sites with a booking tool that automatically uploads into the agent portal.

* Adding several management positions and expanding the customer care department.

* Automating and integrating hotel and excursion bookings into the booking tool and agent portal.

* Growing the luxury segment.

* Cautiously optimistic moving forward while continuing to grow revenue and clientele. 


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