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-Presidents Brad and Van Anderson as part of its "Club 33," which includes the 33 most influential people in the travel industry for 2007.
Travel Weekly's "Club 33" is comprised of people in the travel industry who launched innovative ideas and programs in 2007, and were so successful in implementing those ideas that the industry followed their lead. Other executives included in this list are Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Laureate; Peter Greenberg, Commentator; Richard Branson, Founder and Chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways and Virgin Group; and more.
AVC's (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) Co-Presidents were selected for this elite list based on their contributions to the travel agent community and travelers worldwide, by helping to shape the way travel agencies do business with consumers in this day-and-age. One of the defining ideas that positioned the Andersons for "Club 33" was the development of Agent Power(TM), a patent-pending, proprietary Web-based software that provides AVC clients with exclusive rates on vacations and an unparalleled level of customer service.
"The Anderson brothers have created a formula unlike any other travel agency in the industry today," said Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly. "They have definitely caught the attention of the leading cruise lines and tour operators worldwide, and it will be interesting to see what 2008 will bring."
This award marks another milestone for the company, which also received the "Partner of the Year: Revenue Increase Year over Year" award from Royal Caribbean International in 2007; "Travel Agents of the Year" award from Travel Trade magazine in 2007; "Best Agency Success Story" Trendsetter Award from TravelAge West magazine in 2007; and "Travel Agency of the Year" by Royal Caribbean International, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line in 2006.
Travelers interested in booking their next trip with America's Vacation Center should call 800-753-1463 or visit http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com. Professional travel agents interested in affiliating with America's Vacation Center should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com.
About America's Vacation Center (AVC):
America's Vacation Center(R) (http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center (AVC) is deeply committed to integrity, quality service, and success in every aspect of professionally planning vacations and cruises. AVC is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, AVC provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.
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