Your Experience Begins With Ours

More than a slogan, experience is what sets travel experts apart from those that merely sell travel. Why should this matter to you? First, there are lots of rules and restrictions involved with traveling today, and we make sure to keep you clear of the pitfalls. Second, travel experts seek feedback from our customers in order to stay up-to-date on what's happening in various destinations, hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Third, we're travelers too, but we bring a critical eye to our own experiences. Fourth, we know that one size does not fit all and we have the knowledge to uncover what will work best for you. Finally, we are interested in earning and keeping your business, and will do whatever we can to make sure the trust you place in us is rewarded. That means delivering the travel experience you want at a price that makes sense.

Knowledgeable

At Carlson Wagonlit Travel alone, we plan over $10 billion in travel every year, helping our customers experience every corner of the world in almost every conceivable way. Our knowledge comes from experience-both ours and our customers.

Trustworthy

There are times when do-it-yourself travel planning is relatively safe, and we can offer you the convenience of online booking. But when you want help with that complex family reunion, luxurious cruise, exotic tour, or even a simple weekend getaway, nothing beats the service and support of a travel expert.

It's a fact that even the best planned trip can be affected by everything from weather to political crises, and if you don't have an expert on your side, you're truly on your own. While other travelers may be scrambling from ticket counter to ticket counter or waiting endlessly on hold, your expert can put their knowledge and access to work for you.

Enjoyable

Your vacation shouldn't be a lot of work--it should be your break from work! When an expert plans your travel, they understand they are taking responsibility for what may be the most important days of your year. We take the business of planning great trips very seriously, and appreciate the opportunity to show you what a difference we can make.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates is one of the largest leisure and corporate managed business travel agency networks in the world, and is the direct descendant of "Ask Mr. Foster," founded in 1888 in St. Augustine, Florida. As such, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates is the oldest travel agency network in North America.

Awards

Entrepreneur Franchise 500
In 2007, for the 11th consecutive year, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates was named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® based largely on number of U.S.-based locations. In each of the past 11 years, a Carlson Travel Franchise Group unit has been named the top travel business franchise by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®.

Franchise Times
In 2006, for the sixth consecutive year, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates was ranked third on the Franchise Times list of the top franchise brands based on overall sales volume worldwide. The only franchises ranking higher are McDonald's and 7-Eleven.

Business Travel Review's Franchise 50
In 2006, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates ranked 14th among more than 250 franchise organizations based on overall franchisee satisfaction.