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 the "Best Agency Web site" 2008 Trendsetter Award.
TravelAge West chose AVC as a finalist for the "Best Agency Web site" Trendsetter Award to recognize the company's exceptional accomplishments in regards to its cutting-edge, industry-leading Web site, http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com.
AVC's consumer Web site serves travelers' needs in numerous ways by providing consumers with information directly from the company's experts on various vacation suppliers and destinations. Serving as an easy-to-use booking resource for planning dream getaways, http://www.AmericasVacationCenter.com offers clients the ability to be connected with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner based on individual needs and interests.
David Anderson, CIO of AVC, accepted the award on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at the TravelAge West WAVE Awards Gala at The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills.
"At AVC, we believe that an online travel Web site should be a source for information, and the best way to plan a vacation is by combining those resources with the assistance of an experienced Personal Vacation Planner," said David Anderson, CIO of AVC. "We are extremely honored to receive this recognition from TravelAge West and plan to continue to improve the quality of our technology and our Web site in order to provide the best vacation planning experience possible."
AVC is respected in the industry for its network of hundreds of professional Independent Affiliates and is one of the top-producing travel agencies in the American Express Travel Representative Network. The company was also recently recognized throughout the industry as the "Travel Agency of the Year" by Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International, Oceania Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line – an accomplishment no other travel agency has ever achieved.
Travelers 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 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.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, Insight Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld Grand River Cruises, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, AVC provides travelers worldwide with exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service.
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