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America's Vacation Center Independent Affiliate Honored as Representative Pacesetter by American Express

Cindy Jabbour demonstrates extraordinary talent and performance

MIAMI, April 10, 2009 — America's Vacation Center (http://www.JoinAVC.com), one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that Cindy Jabbour, an Independent Affiliate of America's Vacation Center, was named as an American Express 2009 Representative Pacesetter.

This award marks the third consecutive year that an America's Vacation Center (http://www.JoinAVC.com) Independent Affiliate has achieved this recognition, and the host agency agrees that Jabbour is well deserving of this acclaim. America's Vacation Center stands upon the principles of Integrity and Professionalism(TM), and recognizes Jabbour as delivering exceptional performance and top-notch service.

"Cindy is an entrepreneurial business owner who is constantly raising the bar in travel and her clients overwhelmingly share their excitement over her vacation-planning expertise," said Van Anderson, Co-President of America's Vacation Center. "She is an outstanding professional in every way, and America's Vacation Center is proud to be associated with Cindy."

Pacesetters are the top-producing travel professionals across the American Express Representative Network, and are chosen based on their sales performance, superior level of customer service, and involvement in the travel agent community. The American Express Pacesetter Program is one of the longest-running recognition programs within the American Express Travel Representative Network.

"The American Express Pacesetter Award is the most elite form of recognition a travel agent can receive within the American Express network," said Ellen Bettridge, Vice President, Retail Travel Network, American Express Travel. "Each pacesetter is carefully selected based on their leadership role in the travel agency community and their exemplary level of performance and customer service. We applaud Cindy for her achievements, and we wish her continued success."

Jabbour has also recently been named as a Top Performing Agency for 2008 by America's Vacation Center, ranking her among the most successful sellers of travel in North America. Travelers interested in working with Jabbour should call America's Vacation Center at 800-706-0310 or visit http://www.AVCTravel.com/CindyJabbour. Professional travel agents interested in affiliating with America's Vacation Center should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com.

About Cindy Jabbour:

Cindy Jabbour is an Independent Affiliate of America's Vacation Center and a travel agency owner who specializes in arranging cruise vacations for travelers worldwide. For five years, Jabbour has provided professional vacation-planning services covering a wide variety of destinations and products. She has become known and respected for her unmatched customer attention, thorough travel knowledge, and expert performance.

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, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America, Insight Vacations, MSC Cruises, 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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