America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Announces 2009 Its Best Year Ever

MIAMI, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that 2009 was the best year ever in the company's history. The record year was based on every measure of success including the number of Live Leads™ generated, overall bookings, and sales performance.

In 2009, America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel's year-over-year sales increased and in the fourth quarter alone sales, commissions, and average Independent Affiliate earnings were up more than 50 percent. The outstanding results emphasize that America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel's (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) Shared Success model has flourished and continues to create opportunity for new Independent Affiliates to build a prosperous business and earn more money.

"America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel had a great year with Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises and continues to be a frontrunner in the travel industry," said Frank Del Rio, Founder of Oceania Cruises and Chairman and CEO of Prestige Cruise Holdings. "Each year since its inception, Oceania Cruises has had the pleasure of inducting America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel into our Connoisseur Club for top-producing travel agency partners, recognizing their notable accomplishments, integrity, and professionalism. We value our relationship with America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel and look forward to furthering our mutual prosperity in 2010."

America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel attributes its success to the significant advancements made in 2009, including increased marketing, new program and technology developments, and the Travel Agent Stimulus Plan™. Through the program the company invested millions to the travel agency community, with a large amount dedicated to increasing Live Leads. Using patent-pending technology, Independent Affiliates can build their businesses with Live Leads, which are quality customers proactively planning their next vacation. With the success of the Travel Agent Stimulus Plan and various 2009 initiatives coming to fruition, the company's network of Independent Affiliates is servicing more customers and making higher commissions on average per Independent Affiliate than ever before.

"America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel has embraced the idea that times of change are times of opportunity and our company and Independent Affiliates have adapted to changes in the economy and consumer behavior," said Brad Anderson, Co-President of America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel. "As a result we not only survived in 2009, but we've thrived. The start of 2010 has been better than forecasted and we're optimistic about continuing our efforts to ensure a strong future for our network."

America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel 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.

America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel has recently received 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 taking their business to the next level by affiliating with America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com. Travelers interested in booking their next trip with America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com.

About America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel:

America's Vacation Center® / Avoya® Travel (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the largest and most awarded travel companies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel 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, America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.

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    Contact:
    
    Ashley Wolf
    Director of Corporate Communications
    America's Vacation Center
    (305) 600-4529 x267
    [email protected]

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