MIAMI – June 12, 2009 – America’s Vacation Center (
www.JoinAVC.com),one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that the agency was honored as a top luxury travel specialist by Crystal Cruises, one of the most highly rated luxury cruise lines in the world. America’s Vacation Center was recognized at Crystal Cruises’ 19th Annual Sales Achievement Gala aboard the ultra-luxury Crystal Serenity from Miami to Bermuda, May 23-26, 2009.
Steve Hirshan, Director of Sales for America’s Vacation Center, attended the celebration on behalf of the company’s network of hundreds of Independent Affiliates. Of the thousands of international travel professionals who sell Crystal Cruises, America’s Vacation Center (
www.JoinAVC.com) was one of 67 qualifying travel specialists recognized for outstanding sales achievements and unmatched proficiency in selling Crystal Cruises’ luxury product.
“America’s Vacation Center’s Independent Affiliates are among the best of the best,” said Bill Smith, Crystal Cruises’ Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “They achieve this status because they offer their customers unparalleled personal service and in-depth expertise.”
Hosted by Crystal Cruises’ senior management, the cruise line’s 19th Annual Sales Achievement Gala provided a forum for the latest product updates and educational seminars capped off by exclusive parties to honor the award-winners. Top-producing travel companies from the U.S., Canada, and England, as well as Crystal Cruises’ international sales representatives from around the world were also recognized for their sales achievements.
“We are delighted to honor America’s Vacation Center’s Independent Affiliates who continue to support Crystal Cruises by recommending us to their sophisticated clientele,” said Crystal Cruises President, Gregg L. Michel. “Their customers appreciate it, too, as these discerning travelers consistently rate Crystal Cruises among the best luxury vacation experiences at sea or on land.”
America’s Vacation Center (
www.JoinAVC.com) is respected in the travel industry as one of the top-producing travel companies in the American Express Travel Representative Network, and is proud of their partnership with Crystal Cruises. America’s Vacation Center shares the cruise line’s commitment to excellence and desire to provide quality customer service, and looks forward to sharing continued success with Crystal Cruises.
Recently, America’s Vacation Center has also received such notable acclaim in the industry including being named the ‘Travel Agency of the Year’ by Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International, Oceania Cruises, MSC Cruise Lines, Brendan, and Norwegian Cruise Line – an accomplishment no other travel agency has ever achieved.
Travelers interested in booking their next Crystal Cruises trip with America’s Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit
www.AmericasVacationCenter.com. Professional travel agents interested in affiliating with America’s Vacation Center should call 800-521-2597 or visit
www.JoinAVC.com.
About America's Vacation Center (AVC):America’s Vacation Center®, (
www.JoinAVC.com), is one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America’s Vacation Center is deeply committed to Integrity and Professionalism™, quality service, and success in every aspect of planning vacations and cruises. America’s Vacation Center is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America, Insight Vacations, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, America’s Vacation Center provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide..
