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 operated affiliate, was named by American Express as a Representative Pacesetter for 2006.
The American Express Pacesetter Program is one of the longest-running recognition programs within the American Express Travel Representative Network. Pacesetters are the top-producing sales agents in the various American Express travel groups across the globe, and are chosen based on their sales performance, superior customer service, and involvement in the travel agent community.
"Diane is an incredible asset to our network of independent affiliates and we are beyond proud of the lifestyle of success she has built for herself," said Van Anderson, Co-President of AVC. "She is an outstanding leader for travel agents worldwide and truly defines the pillars of AVC – ethics, integrity, and professionalism."
Bower, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based travel agent, affiliated her travel business with AVC in 2004. She focuses primarily on selling cruises and is projected to sell over $5 million worth of cruises and vacation packages this year.
"The American Express Pacesetter Awards are the most elite form of recognition a travel agent can receive within the American Express network," said Ellen Bettridge, Vice President of the U.S. Representative Travel Network. "Each pacesetter is carefully selected based on their leadership role in the travel agent community and their exemplary level of performance and customer service. We applaud Diane for her achievements and we wish her continued success."
Professional travel agents interested in affiliating with AVC should call 800-521-2597 or visit http://www.JoinAVC.com.
About America's Vacation Center (AVC):
America's Vacation Center(R) (http://www.JoinAVC.com) is one of the leading host travel agencies in North America, with a network of independently owned and operated travel agencies that are known as the most innovative, entrepreneurial, and experienced sellers of travel in the world. One of the top-producing travel agencies in the American Express Travel Representative Network, AVC and its affiliated agencies are deeply committed to integrity, quality service, and success in every aspect of professionally planning vacations and cruises. With hundreds of independent affiliated agencies in its network, AVC is America's Leading Host Agency(TM), providing technology, support, and Live Leads(TM) to travel agencies worldwide.
About American Express:
American Express entered the travel agency business in 1915 and today is one of the world's largest travel agency networks. The company has more than 2,200* Travel and Foreign Exchange Services locations worldwide in more than 140 countries.
American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, network, and financial services provider founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, and international banking.
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Ashley Wolf
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America's Vacation Center
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