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America's Vacation Center Announces Plans for National Conference

MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2009 — America's Vacation Center (http://www.JoinAVC.com), one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced details of its National Conference for its network of Independent Affiliates, entitled "Go for the Gold!" The five-day event will be held on both land and sea in conjunction with Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas inaugural, and will bring together hundreds of America's Vacation Center Independent Affiliates.

"The 2009 National Conference is an opportunity for our Independent Affiliates to learn from each other and hear from top visionaries in the travel industry," said Brad Anderson, Co-President of America's Vacation Center. "Following the overwhelming success of our first National Conference last year, we are tremendously excited to get our elite network of independent agency owners together to share success stories, have fun, and increase incomes."

"Go for the Gold!" will be held from November 20 to November 24 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and will provide Independent Affiliates with an exceptionally upbeat and educational experience. The conference's land component, November 20 to November 22, will be filled with exclusive trainings, networking, and recognition. It will also feature keynote addresses from leading industry executives, ship inspections, the Chairman's Dinner and Award Ceremony, and more.

On Sunday, November 22, America's Vacation Center National Conference attendees will board the brand new Oasis of the Sea for its inaugural sailing. While onboard, America's Vacation Center Independent Affiliates will have the opportunity to attend special events and intimate meetings with the host agency's executives.

"The value of last year's conference provided my business with incredible industry education and training," said Skip Fortier, an Independent Affiliate of America's Vacation Center. "I'm very excited to attend this year's National Conference and to celebrate the successes of the entire America's Vacation Center network of Independent Affiliates, as well as meet and learn from the top suppliers in the industry."

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

About America's Vacation Center:

America's Vacation Center(R) (http://www.JoinAVC.com) is one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center is deeply committed to Integrity and Professionalism(TM), quality service, and success in every aspect of planning vacations and cruises. America's Vacation Center is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America, Insight Vacations, MSC Cruises USA, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, America's Vacation Center provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.

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Contact:

Ashley Wolf
Manager of Corporate Communications
America's Vacation Center
(305) 600-4529 x267
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