America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Appoints Vice President of Sales Support

MIAMI, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced the promotion of Steve Hirshan to Vice President of Sales Support. Hirshan will be leading and expanding support programs for the company's network of Independent Affiliates to continue to raise the bar and enhance the business' award-winning services.

Hirshan brings both travel agency and vendor perspective to his new role for America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel (http://www.JoinAVC.com). As Vice President of Sales Support, Hirshan will continue to enable, innovate, and optimize all the sales support systems, operations, and capabilities needed by the company's network of successful independent agencies. By enhancing sales efficiencies, Independent Affiliates can further grow their renowned effectiveness while delivering an even better customer experience.

"Steve's exceptional performance and expertise are integral parts of America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel's success in its mission to connect travelers with the most experienced travel professionals in the world," said Van Anderson, Co-President of America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel. "Steve has been very influential in the company's Shared Success model and we look forward to having him on our Executive Management Team."

Hirshan previously served as Director of Sales, where he worked closely with the company's Independent Affiliates. During his previous role, America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel (http://www.JoinAVC.com) significantly grew the sales volume and commissions of its network and won many "Travel Agency of the Year" awards. Prior to joining the company's Support Staff in 2007, he was an Independent Affiliate for two years.  

"America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel and its network of Independent Affiliates are the finest in the industry and I'm delighted to take on a greater leadership role with the company," said Hirshan. "I'm looking forward to working closely with our Independent Affiliates and improving the already industry leading sales support systems to empower their individual business' success with customers around the globe."

Hirshan holds an MBA from Hofstra University and is a veteran of the travel industry for more than 25 years. His experience encompasses extensive leadership positions for travel agencies and cruise lines including seven years as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MSC Cruises USA. Prior to MSC Cruises USA, Hirshan was the Director of Cruise Marketing for Liberty Travel, and the Vice President of Sales for Regency Cruises and Bermuda Star Lines. Steve lives in South Florida with his wife Gloria and their children Krystle and Sam.

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 Lines, MSC Cruises, and Brendan.

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, or for customers located in Canada, call 866-935-4051 or visit http://ca.AvoyaTravel.com.

About America's Vacation Center / Avoya Travel:

America's Vacation Center® / Avoya® Travel (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) / (http://ca.AvoyaTravel.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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