Award established exclusively for its innovative travel agency recipient
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 16, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced that Oceania Cruises has named them its first-ever "Travel Agency of the Year."
AVC, http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com, has a reputation for its distinguished network of hundreds of travel professionals across North America, exclusive discounts and free amenities for consumers, along with its status as one of the top-producing agencies in the American Express Travel Representative Network. Oceania Cruises’ top executives handpicked AVC for the award based on AVC’s impressive sales, continuing technological advancements, and outstanding excellence in customer service.
"AVC is humbled to be the first company to receive this prestigious award. With our love for the travel industry and extensive experience in selling travel, we are ecstatic to be selected as Oceania Cruises’ top choice," said Brad Anderson, co-president of AVC. "With three ships and more than 150 ports of call, Oceania Cruises has been tremendously successful. They are admired by travel professionals and consumers for consistently delivering a superior cruise product which exceeds expectations and offers unrivaled value."
"America’s Vacation Center’s continued dedication to the travel industry motivated Oceania Cruises to establish the ‘Travel Agency of the Year’ award," said Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Oceania Cruises. "Given AVC’s innovative technology, professional agents, and unrivaled reputation, Oceania Cruises has experienced nothing but success since the inception of our partnership. We truly appreciate AVC’s devotion to our mutual guests in order to create an unparalleled cruise vacation experience."
Consumers interested in booking their next trip with America’s Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com. 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.
About America’s Vacation Center (AVC)
With more than 40 years of experience and over a million clients served, America’s Vacation Center(R) (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the top-producing travel agencies in the American Express Travel Representative Network. AVC is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and more. With hundreds of independent travel specialists, AVC is America’s Leading Host Agency(TM) (http://www.JoinAVC.com), providing technology, support, and Live Leads(TM) to travel agents worldwide.
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