Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center Hires Director of Network Sales

MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that travel industry veteran Mark Junette has been appointed as its new Director of Network Sales. Junette will be responsible for growing the company's network of Independent Affiliates and for implementing new sales and training programs to expand Independent Affiliates' businesses and increase incomes.

As Director of Network Sales, Junette will develop groundbreaking initiatives that will continue to attract the industry's best travel entrepreneurs to affiliate their businesses with Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center (http://www.JoinAvoya.com). In addition, Junette will oversee Independent Affiliate training programs that will boost sales effectiveness, encourage growth and efficiencies, and deliver an even better customer experience.

"Mark's expertise and background in sales and travel will further support Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center's talented entrepreneurs and connect them with travelers worldwide," said Brad Anderson, Co-President of Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center. "We're thrilled to have Mark on our Leadership Team and are eager to work with him to grow our network and strengthen their independent businesses."

Prior to joining Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center (http://www.JoinAvoya.com), Junette served as Vice President of Sales at The Travel Corporation for Contiki Vacations where he directed the national team of Regional Sales Managers and was the point person for all U.S. and Latin American agencies. Junette has previously held executive positions as the International Director of Sales for Gordon's Guide web portal and a Regional Sales Manager for Collette Vacations.

"Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center and its network of Independent Affiliates exemplify the best of the best in the industry and I'm delighted to join this amazing group of travel entrepreneurs," said Junette. "I'm looking forward to empowering our affiliated independent agencies with new sales training to strengthen their businesses and improve overall success with customers around the globe."

Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center has a long-standing reputation in the travel industry for being one of the top-producing travel agencies worldwide. The company has been a part of the American Express Travel Representative Network for over 20 years and is supported by an elite network of independently owned and operated affiliates.

Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center has received many notable accolades, including being named "Travel Agency of the Year" by Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, American Express Travel, Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Brendan Vacations.

Professional sellers of travel interested in growing their business by affiliating with Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAvoya.com. Travelers interested in booking their next trip with Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit http://www.AvoyaTravel.com.

About Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center:

Avoya Travel™ / America's Vacation Center® (http://www.AvoyaTravel.com) is one of the largest and most awarded travel companies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative for more than 20 years, Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center is deeply committed to Integrity and Professionalism™, quality service, and success in every aspect of planning vacations and cruises. With hundreds of Independent Affiliates in its network, Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.

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