AVC receives unique award from Oceania Cruises
America’s Vacation Center (AVC) announced that Oceania Cruises has named them its first-ever ‘Travel Agency of the Year’. Said Brad Anderson, co-president of AVC
“With three ships and more than 150 ports of call, Oceania Cruises has been tremendously successful. They are admired by travel professionals and consumers for consistently delivering a superior cruise product which exceeds expectations and offers.”
He said AVC has a reputation for its network of hundreds of travel professionals across North America, exclusive discounts and free amenities for consumers, along with its status as one of the top-producing agencies in the American
Express Travel Representative Network. Oceania Cruises’ top executives handpicked AVC for the award based on AVC’s impressive sales, continuing technological advancements, and outstanding excellence in customer service, according to AVC.
“America’s Vacation Center’s continued dedication to the travel industry motivated Oceania Cruises to establish the ‘Travel Agency of the Year’ award,” said Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
He added:
“Given AVC’s innovative technology, professional agents, and unrivaled reputation, Oceania Cruises has experienced nothing but success since the inception of our partnership.”
With more than 40 years of experience and over a million clients served, AVC says it is one of the top-producing travel agencies in the American Express Travel Representative Network.
AVC is a seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and more.
Report by David Wilkening
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