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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 the brand-new Celebrity Solstice. Attended by AVC Independent Affiliates, Executive Management, and Support Staff, the event was held from November 17 to 19 and included groundbreaking internal reveals, fun teambuilding activities, an awards ceremony with private entertainment, and more.

"The AVC National Conference was an opportunity for our network of elite independent agencies to meet in person, share success stories, learn from each other, and experience an amazing new product from Celebrity Cruises," said Brad Anderson, Co-President of AVC.

Celebrating the company's continued success in 2008 and accomplishments of its network, AVC announced its "Top Performing Agencies" for 2008 during a privately held awards ceremony in the Celebrity Solstice Theater. The winning agencies received an award for their achievement and recognition from Co-Presidents Brad and Van Anderson. The Top Performing Agencies were chosen based on their exemplary sales performance, outstanding customer service, and overall integrity and professionalism in 2008.

"We were elated to partner with AVC to deliver a first-rate National Conference for their unrivaled network of professionals," said Dan Hanrahan, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. "We value our relationship with AVC and were thrilled to have the opportunity for such a vast amount of AVC's Independent Affiliates onboard to experience the revolutionary Celebrity Solstice."

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) (AVC) (http://www.JoinAVC.com) is one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center 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, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Insight Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, 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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Contact:

Ashley Wolf
Manager of Corporate Communications
America's Vacation Center
760-305-5060 x267
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