PR newswire. ACHIEVE YOUR COMMUNICATION GOALS World Travel Holdings ranked in top 20 of Travel Weekly's 2026 Power List. Annual ranking recognizes the largest, most successful travel retailers in the industry FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - World Travel Holdings, one of the nation's largest cruise agencies and an award-winning leisure travel company, has once again earned a place among the travel industry's most influential businesses, ranking No.17 on Travel Weekly's 2026 Power List. Published annually, Travel Weekly's Power List recognizes the largest travel agencies in North America based on total annual travel sales and highlights companies shaping the industry through innovation, customer service excellence and sustained growth. "Earning a place on Travel Weekly's Power List is a meaningful recognition and reflects the trust our customers place in us," said Jeff Tolkin, Co-CEO of World Travel Holdings. "It also speaks to the dedication of our employees, Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchise owners and their associates, as well as our partner brands and supplier partners. We are grateful for their continued contributions and partnership, which enable us to deliver exceptional vacation experiences every day." World Travel Holdings reported $2.36 billion in annual sales in 2025 and maintains a diverse portfolio of nearly 40 travel brands, including Cruises.com, Dream Vacations, Villas of Distinction, and Resort for a Day, along with extensive private-label partnerships across major airlines, leading hotel brands, and prominent corporations. Over the past year, World Travel Holdings continued to expand its industry footprint through strategic investments and innovations across its portfolio. Highlights from 2025 include: * Secured a strategic partnership with Citation Capital. * Dream Vacations/CruiseOne introduced AI-powered upgrades to its Learning Center, Business Center, marketing campaign creator and itinerary builder. * The Dream Vacations/CruiseOne training program became the first premier agency to earn CLIA elective credits. * Cruises.com, CruisesOnly and Cheap Cruises launched an industry-first points-based Rewards program. * Villas of Distinction rolled out advisor branded marketing tools. * Resort for a Day expanded its resort day pass offerings to more than 35 ports of call. As demand for leisure travel remains strong, World Travel Holdings continues to focus on delivering personalized vacation experiences while investing in the people, technology and partnerships that drive long-term growth. About World Travel Holdings World Travel Holdings is one of the nation's largest cruise agencies and an award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of nearly 40 travel brands. Through its owned brands and private-label partnerships with leading travel providers - including nearly every major U.S. airline, top hotel brands and prominent corporations - the company sells cruises, villas, resort vacations, resort day passes and luxury travel services. World Travel Holdings also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and has a global presence, including a United Kingdom division operating multiple cruise brands. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com. Media Contact: Lakecia Gayle Public Relations Specialist World Travel Holdings [email protected] 617-587-6751 SOURCE WORLD TRAVEL HOLDINGS

Sun Sentinel names World Travel Holdings a winner of the south florida Top Workplaces for 12 consecutive years. Nation's largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure Travel company secures back-to-back finishes in the Top 10. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (May 28, 2026) - World Travel Holdings, the parent company of Dream Vacations, has been awarded a 2026 Top Workplaces honor by Sun Sentinel for a record-setting 12thyear in a row (every year since the award's inception). World Travel Holdings placed #7 out of the 55 companies ranked in the medium-sized employers' category. "This recognition means so much to us because we love that it is judged from what employees have to say," said Debbie Fiorino, chief operating officer of Dream Vacations. "We're dedicated to our family atmosphere and ongoing commitment to creating an environment where people feel valued and inspired. Being the only employer listed as a Top Workplace for all 12 years reinforces that when you invest in your people, the results speak for themselves." The Sun Sentinel Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few. The company's 12th consecutive placement in the awards program reflects its commitment to fostering a positive work environment. To see the full list of the 170 winners, visit the Sun Sentinel Top Workplaces website. To learn more about World Travel Holdings and its career opportunities, visit the company's Careers page. Photo Cutline: (From Left to Right) Michael Cadigan, Public Relations & Corporate Communications Manager, Dream Vacations; Natalie Loza, Vice President of Recruitment, Dream Vacations; Joelle Delva, Vice President of Operations, Dream Vacations; Sandi Szalay, Vice President of Information Technology, Dream Vacations

Citation Capital has invested in World Travel Holdings, a Fort Lauderdale-based cruise and leisure travel distributor generating over $2.5 billion in annual booking volume. The company operates an asset-light platform including franchise networks such as Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, alongside nearly 40 owned brands. Founded in 2005, World Travel sells cruises, resort holidays and luxury travel services through partnerships with airlines, hotels and travel providers. Co-founders and co-CEOs Jeff and Brad Tolkin will retain significant ownership stakes and continue leading operations. This marks Citation Capital's fourth platform deal since launching in 2023. The firm focuses on founder- and family-led middle-market businesses across services, industrial and consumer sectors. Lydie Hudson and Tiffany Hagge led the transaction.