Contact Information
5201 Blue Lagoon DriveSuite 900
Miami, FL 33126
Phone: (305) 600-4529
Contact: Ashley Wolf
Email: Ashley.Wolf@AmericasVacationCenter.com
Website: http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com
Americas Vacation Center Company Profile
America's Vacation Center (AVC) is a family-owned business that traces its roots back to a Hawaiian travel company owned by the founders during the 1960s. Today, AVC is one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond and is one of the world's largest American Express Travel Representatives. With hundreds of professional Personal Vacation Planners located throughout the globe, AVC provides unparalleled service to its clientele.News from Americas Vacation Center:
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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 fiv…
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America’s Vacation Center Reports Record-Breaking Performance
MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2009 — America’s Vacation Center (http://www.JoinAVC.com), one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that August 2009 was the best month in the company’s history. The record month was based on every measure of success, inclu…
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America’s Vacation Center(R) Commits Another $1,000,000 to the Travel Agent Stimulus Plan(TM)
MIAMI, May 13, 2009 — America’s Vacation Center(R), one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that the company will commit another $1,000,000 to assist the travel agency community as a part of its “Travel Agent Stimulus Plan(TM)” (http…
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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…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Agency of the Year by Brendan
MIAMI, March 18, 2009 — America’s Vacation Center, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that Brendan has named the company their first-ever “Agency of the Year” for 2008.
This award is the first of its kind from Brendan, who chose Ame…
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America’s Vacation Center Commits $1,000,000 to the Travel Agency Community With the Launch of the Travel Agent Stimulus Plan(TM)
MIAMI, March 5, 2009 — America’s Vacation Center(R), one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that the company will commit $1,000,000 to help the travel agency community by launching the “Travel Agent Stimulus Plan(TM)” (http://www…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Best Online Travel Agency by MSC Cruises USA
MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2009 — America’s Vacation Center, one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that MSC Cruises USA has named the company “Best Online Travel Agency” for its continued expansion and success in 2008.
“America’s…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Top Producer by Regent Seven Seas Cruises
MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2009 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Regent Seven Seas Cruises named the company a “Top Producer for 2008″ and a member of the Regent Seven Seas Council - an exclusive invita…
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America’s Vacation Center Holds First-Ever National Conference and Celebrates Successes of 2008
Company provides unparalleled event for its agency network on the Celebrity Solstice
MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that it recently held its first-ever National Conference onboard t…
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America’s Vacation Center Wins Gold Award for Travel Agent-Only Web Site
Patent-pending Agent Power(TM) receives top Travel Weekly Magellan Award
MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, has been named a “Gold Magellan Award” winner for its patent-pending Agent Powe…
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America’s Vacation Center Wins Award for Trip Planning Technology
Patent-pending Agent Power(TM) receives Travel Weekly’s Silver Magellan Award
MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, has been named a “Silver Magellan Award” winner for its patent-pen…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Finalist for the Best Travel Agency Web Site
TravelAge West magazine recognizes travel agency for its outstanding technology
MIAMI, June 18, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that TravelAge West magazine selected the company as a finalist for th…
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America’s Vacation Center Celebrates Over 100 Cruise Baltic Graduates in Its Certification Program for Independent Affiliates
Specialized curriculum provides increased value to travelers worldwide
MIAMI, June 5, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, announced that it held a graduation ceremony today for over 100 of its Independent Affiliates th…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces Plans for Its First-Ever National Conference
Host agency partners with suppliers to provide unparalleled event for its network
MIAMI, May 23, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced the details of its first-ever National Conference for its network of In…
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America’s Vacation Center Focuses on Live Leads(TM) for 2008
Independent Affiliates sell over 500% more with Live Leads(TM)
SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that AVC independently owned and operated affiliates that are accepting Live Leads…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Agency of the Year by Carnival Cruise Lines
Company Makes History Again with Three Travel Agency of the Year Awards in 2007
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Carnival Cruise Lines has named them "Agency of the Year&quo…
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America’s Vacation Center Marks 2007 as Its Most Successful Year Ever
Company Heralds Record-Breaking Sales, Multiple Awards, and Innovative Programs
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that 2007 was its most successful year to date. Highlights include…
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America’s Vacation Center Unveils Vacation Explorer(TM) BETA - the Newest Feature to Its Agent Power(TM) Software
Provides Independent Affiliates with a competitive advantage and increased efficiency
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced the launch of Vacation Explorer(TM) BETA, the latest enhan…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Home-Based Travel Agency of the Year by Norwegian Cruise Line
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named them its "Home-Based Travel Agency of the Year" for 2007.
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America’s Vacation Center Executives Included in Travel Weekly’s List of the ‘33 Most Influential People in the Travel Industry’
Magazine recognizes Co-Presidents for reinventing the travel agency model
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4, 2008 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Travel Weekly magazine’s editors recently selected Co-Pres…
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America’s Vacation Center Wins 2007 Partner of the Year Award From Royal Caribbean International
Chosen as ‘Partner of the Year: Revenue Increase Year over Year’ by sales team
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced it has been chosen as the prestigious 2007 "Partner o…
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America’s Vacation Center Honored as Travel Agents of the Year
Travel Trade recognizes Co-Presidents for their outstanding achievements
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Travel Trade’s readers selected Co-Presidents Brad and Van A…
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America’s Vacation Center to Hold Travel Executive Forum With Bob Dickinson
Carnival Cruise Lines’ President and CEO Says a Farewell to the Industry
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Bob Dickinson, President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, will h…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces Highest Q3 in the History of the Company
AVC Sees an Unyielding ‘Wave Season’ in 2007 and Projects a Successful Q4
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced record sales for the third quarter of 2007. The quarter was not o…
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America’s Vacation Center Adds Travel Industry Veteran Steve Hirshan as Director of Sales
Host travel agency’s former Independent Affiliate to work in new Florida office
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Steve Hirshan, formerly an AVC Independent Affiliat…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces the Overwhelming Success of Its Regional Chapters
Host travel agency’s regional meetings increase affiliates’ networking nationwide
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced the extraordinary success of its AVC Regio…
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America’s Vacation Center Honored as Best Agency Success Story
TravelAge West recognizes AVC for its outstanding achievements
SAN DIEGO, June 11, 2007 - America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that TravelAge West Magazine has selected them as the winner of the "Best Agency Succe…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces Plans for New Global Headquarters
Host travel agency relocates due to vast increase in consumer demand
SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced plans to relocate its new Global Headquarters to Vista, Calif., in July 2007.…
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America’s Vacation Center’s Independent Affiliate Honored as Representative Pacesetter by American Express
North Carolina-based affiliated agent Diane Bower demonstrates unrivaled excellence
SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Diane Bower, an AVC independently owned and operate…
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America’s Vacation Center Holds Most Successful Hawai’i Training in the Industry
Specialized destination curriculum provides unparalleled value to agents
SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced the overwhelming success of its "Destination: Hawai’…
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America’s Vacation Center’s My AVC Mentor Participants Double Their Performance
Travel agency’s program for independent affiliates a phenomenal success
SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced the extraordinary success of its My AVC Mentor(TM) program, d…
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America’s Vacation Center Features Online Travel Executive Forum From Europe
Travel agency offers free seminars to build professional agents’ expertise
SAN DIEGO, April 18, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America, today announced the upcoming Travel Executive Forum(TM) (http://www.TravelExecutiveF…
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America’s Vacation Center to Have a Prominent Status at the CLIA cruise3sixty Conference
Host agency to address how to successfully build a home-based business
SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host agencies in North America, today announced that the company will have an eminent presence at the third annual Cruise Lines Internatio…
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America’s Vacation Center Launches Travel Executive Forum Series With Industry Leaders
Travel agency sponsors seminars to build agents’ expertise
SAN DIEGO, March 2, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America, today announced the launch of its Travel Executive Forum(TM) series (http://www.TravelExecutiveForum.c…
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America’s Vacation Center Launches Its My AVC Mentor Program
Augments agency’s training program with additional support from peers
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading host agencies in the nation, today announced the launch of My AVC Mentor(TM), a program designed to enrich agents’ personal b…
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America’s Vacation Center Named Oceania Cruises’ First Travel Agency of the Year
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.&qu…
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America’s Vacation Center Holds Fourth Summit
Provides its independent agents outstanding training and support
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2007 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced the successful completion of its fourth summit held exclusively for AVC agents on Norwegian Crui…
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America’s Vacation Center Urges Travelers to Book Cruise Vacations Now for Summer 2007
The hottest cruise destinations are selling out
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2007 — In early 2006, CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) forecasted that 11.7 million passengers were to embark on cruises from North American ports throughout the year. Although official 2006 numbers have not yet bee…
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America’s Vacation Center Named President Elite Travel Partner of the Year by Norwegian Cruise Line
Strongest growth recorded among NCL’s top producers
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2, 2007 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced it has selected America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, as its "President’s Elite Travel Agency of the Y…
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America’s Vacation Center Supports Toys for Tots With Donation Program for Consumers and Travel Agents
Provides avenue to brighten the holiday season for children in need
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced that it has established a program for consumers and travel agents to donate thousands of toys to th…
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America’s Vacation Center Wins President’s Award From Royal Caribbean International
Chosen as ‘Partner of the Year’ from more than 25,000 partners worldwide
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center, one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced it has been selected by Royal Caribbean International to receive the prestigious P…
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America’s Vacation Center Launches Next-Generation Web Sites for Agents
Provides travel agents with a resource to increase consumer sales
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced the launch of its next-generation consumer travel Web sites for its affiliated network of indepe…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces Weekly Commissions Via Direct Deposit
Provides travel agents with a consistent income for their home-based businesses
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced it will being paying its affiliated agents weekly via direct deposit.
AVC is once ag…
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America’s Vacation Center Unveils the Latest Edition of Its Agent Power Software
Provides travel agents with a competitive advantage and increased efficiency
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced the release of Agent Power(TM) 5.0, an upgrade to its industry-leading Web-based so…
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America’s Vacation Center Launches Certification Courses for Its Independent Contractors
Specialized curriculum provides increased value to agents
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com, today announced its new Certification Course program through America’s Vacation Center University(TM) (AVCU). AV…
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America’s Vacation Center Reserves 10,000 Additional Staterooms to Meet Customer Demand
Provides consumers with reduced costs and increased value
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center (AVC), http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com, today announced it reserved more than 25,000 select staterooms on the world’s leading cruise lines, an increase of 66 p…
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America’s Vacation Center Honored as Top Producer for Princess Cruise Line
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center was honored last week by Princess Cruise Line at Princess’ iExcel Summit as one of the top sellers of their cruises and cruisetour vacations.
"We’re glad to honor America’s Vacation Center for becoming one of th…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces Breakthrough Insurance Packages for Home-Based Travel Agents
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, announced today the availability of affordable health insurance packages for its home-based independent contractors in all 50 states.
"We’re very excited about this groundb…
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America’s Vacation Center Announces Locks of Love Cruise
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, in partnership with Locks of Love and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, announced today the first-ever Locks of Love Cruise to benefit children with long-term hair loss from extended chemothera…
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America’s Vacation Center Doubles in Size, Grows Headquarters
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative and leading host agency, announced today that they now have more than twice as many independent contractors as they had at the beginning of the year.
"Many host agencies brag about the numb…
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America’s Vacation Center Tests Agent Web Sites
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2006 — After months of development and planning, America’s Vacation Center today announced it is testing a preview release of private label consumer travel Web sites for home-based agents.
"Very few companies offer Web sites to home-based agents and without prope…
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America’s Vacation Center / American Express Bridges Gap Between Full-Service Travel Agency and Low-Cost Web Site
SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center / American Express announced today a new way of booking travel that combines the affordability of travel Web sites with the service, support, and expertise of a full-service travel agency. AVC’s exclusive system quickly connect…
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America’s Vacation Center Creates Unique Support Network for Home-Based Travel Agents
SAN DIEGO, July 5, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center / American Express announced today the integration of a unique B2B support system, called "My AVC Buddy," into their industry-leading Agent Power software.
"Customer service is a major concern for thousands of home-ba…
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America’s Vacation Center Improves Travel Agent Technology
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 softw…
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America’s Vacation Center / American Express Gives Consumers Value and Selection With 15,000 Exclusive Group Cabins
SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2006 — America’s Vacation Center / American Express (AVC) announced today that they have reserved more than 15,000 cabins on upcoming cruises in order to save customers money and deliver more onboard amenities.
"With so many exclusive cabins, AVC can offer consum…