FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avoya Travel®, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, once again is named Best Host Agency for the fourth consecutive year and Best Host Agency Website, in recognition of www.AvoyaTravel.com, for the third time with travAlliancemedia’s 2018 Gold Travvy Awards. Selected by reader vote, Avoya is the only travel company to win Gold Travvy Awards in both categories since the award program’s inception.
The prestigious Best Host Agency and Best Host Agency Website awards acknowledge Avoya’s industry leadership, innovation, and its thriving Shared Success™ model. Avoya helps Independent Agencies in the ever-growing Avoya Network sell much more than their peers at other networks by offering first-in-class resources, including the patented Avoya Live Leads™ program, award-winning technology, unmatched agency support and education, exclusive supplier offers, innovative marketing, and American Express Travel benefits.
Avoya creates a more powerful website experience on www.AvoyaTravel.com by showcasing the company’s unique value proposition of combining powerful online search with the expertise of Independent Agencies in the Avoya Network. Through new strategies such as the Avoya Infinity™ Customer Journey, technology enhancements, and sophisticated marketing campaigns, Avoya is amplifying its commitment to placing travel agents at the center of the consumer vacation experience. As a result, Avoya continues to match and connect even more new customers with Independent Agencies in the Avoya Network to create more vacations than ever before.
“We’re honored that thousands of travel agents continue to vote Avoya Travel Best Host Agency and Best Host Agency Website in travAlliancemedia’s esteemed Travvy Awards,” said Brad Anderson, President of Avoya Travel. “Avoya Travel is steadfast in supporting travel professionals build prosperous businesses and dedicated to driving innovations in marketing and technology that champion the value of modern travel agents.”
travAlliancemedia’s fourth annual Travvy Awards program recognizes the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry by honoring travel companies, travel products, travel agencies, and destinations for outstanding achievement. This year, over 100,000 votes were cast to determine the 2018 Travvy Awards winners.
Avoya President Brad Anderson and Senior Vice President of Sales Scott Koepf invited Independent Agency owner Diane Bower to join them in accepting the awards on behalf of the Avoya Network at the Travvy Awards gala held January 24, 2018, at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Avoya is growing its Network of Independent Agencies. To learn more about owning a travel business in the Avoya Network please visit www.JoinAvoya.com.
About Avoya Travel:
Avoya Travel is a family-owned company with a longstanding reputation for being one of the world’s most innovative marketing and travel technology companies. As an American Express Travel Representative for more than 30 years, and one of their largest sellers of cruises and tours, Avoya is deeply committed to Integrity and Professionalism™, service, and value in every aspect of planning cruises and vacations. Through an elite network of independently owned and operated travel agencies, Avoya provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide. Cruise lines and travel partners recognize this, as Avoya has received numerous accolades, including being repeatedly named Travel Partner of the Year by Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, American Express, Oceania Cruises, and more. Today, Avoya is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with support offices throughout the United States.
Travel agency owners, travel professionals, and others interested in owning and operating their own travel business should contact Avoya Travel at 800-521-2597 or visit www.JoinAvoya.com. Travelers interested in booking their next vacation with Avoya Travel, should call 800-753-1463 or visit www.AvoyaTravel.com.
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