Adds Business Development Portal to Agent Power(TM) Software
SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center / American Express (AVC) announced today the launching of a private business development web portal for AVC agents. Part of AVC’s industry-leading Agent Power software, the new portal, called "BizDev Central," contains a wide array of resources that travel agents can use for everything from daily tasks to turnkey marketing solutions.
"There are thousands of home-based travel agents out there that have to reinvent the wheel every day," said Brad Anderson, co-president of America’s Vacation Center. "But Agent Power with BizDev Central gives AVC agents one-click access to templates, booking numbers, vendor policies, letterhead, marketing collateral – you name it."
BizDev Central is available to AVC’s retail travel agents and to their hundreds of home-based independent travel agents. AVC agents can use the portal to access customizable print advertisements, press release templates, greeting cards, and more. Agents can also use the site to order personalized stationery, such as business cards and letterhead.
BizDev Central also contains vendor-specific information like policies on age requirements, dress codes, packing recommendations, tipping guidelines, and more. Agents can also see current vendor promotions and agent incentives.
As a leading host agency, AVC anticipates that BizDev Central will save hundreds of travel agents thousands of work hours. "Agent Power was already the most comprehensive software for travel agents, with point-and-click booking of live inventory, as well as integrated customer relationship management, lead tracking, automated commission tracking, and more – that’s why we’ve got home-based agents making more than $100,000 a year," Anderson commented. "With the addition of BizDev Central, agents will be able to deliver better customer service and make even more sales."
Travel agents looking for more information on how America’s Vacation Center / American Express can help them grow their own travel businesses should call (866) 520-2133 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com. Customers interested in booking their next trip with America’s Vacation Center should call (800) 753-1463 or visit http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com.
PR contact:
Evan Rutledge
PR manager – America’s Vacation Center
(760) 233-7630 ext. 267
About America’s Vacation Center
With more than 40 years of experience and a half-million customers served, America’s Vacation Center(R) (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the top travel agencies in the American Express Travel Service Representative Network. America’s Vacation Center is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from leading suppliers such as Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Holland America Line, Crystal Cruises, Classic Vacations, and more. With hundreds of independent contractors, America’s Vacation Center is America’s Leading Host Agency(TM) (http://www.JoinAVC.com), providing technology, support, and Live Leads(TM) to travel agents around the world.
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