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I started off in the travel industry working with another host agency that I was not happy with and one of my friends who's also a travel agent kept telling me to give Avoya a try. I'm so glad that I gave them a try and I'm happy to still have my travel agency business affiliated with them a year later. The support that I get from Avoya especially the Early Success Team and Brand Sales Departments is extremely wonderful. I will admit when I first joined Avoya I was struggling but that's because I didn't reach out for help and once I contacted Early Success at Avoya asking them for help I went from struggling to now ending every month with at least over $2,000 commission wise. The Early Success Team is a wonderful asset that I'm very glad that Avoya has for free where as with most other host agencies they charge you for a coaching session. Avoya has opportunities where you can meet with the senior leadership team in person. Avoya even invited me to attend the naming ceremony for Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas where I got to meet so many of Avoya Senior Leadership Team in person and I even got to talk to Avoya CSO Phil Cappelli for a bit during the 3-day naming ceremony cruise to the Bahamas. The live leads program with Avoya is amazing not only are my customers from the live leads program but some of them are also referrals that I got from the leads that I claimed threw Avoya live leads program. Avoya has a long standing relationship with so many suppliers and whenever I have a question or a issue I know that Avoya support team is there to help me. I love how Avoya also has training/educational opportunities that are offered via Zoom. A lot of Avoya staff use to be IA's with Avoya so a lot of them talk from experience. Overall I'm very happy with my affiliation with Avoya and I should of went with Avoya in the first place. Now I'm actually getting ready to add agents under my license and expand my business. I also love how Avoya Early Success Department makes sure that I have goals set for myself and how they cheer me on and celebrate whenever I hit a goal.
Please excuse the length of this review, but the history gives me my basis for the review.
I had been a marketing director in the video game, hospital and hotel industry...then some advertising sales. The advertising sales gave me a taste of independence on the job that I had wanted for so long. Then, I needed to reinvent myself, once again. What could I do that would be professionally fulfilling, allow me to work independently and enable me to travel once in awhile -- and, oh yes, be FUN? Rewind...TRAVEL?
I did a Google-search, contacted IATAN and they referred me to The Travel Institute to begin the rather long and somewhat arduous path to becoming certified as a travel counselor/agent.
Then, the questions were "How do I get clients, how do I book their travel..." I registered with everyone I needed to register with. Still down to the biggest question, "How do I get clients?" I received invitations to conferences and a very important (to me) FAM trip to Paradissus Resort in Mexico.
I met travel agents who had been in the industry for many years. When they asked, "who is your host agency?" -- they saw a huge question mark over my head. I had no idea what a "host agency" was. "If you are just starting as a travel agent, you NEED a host agency first. Then, if you still want to work on your own, you'll know how to do it. But, you won't want to!"
I went to the Travel Agent Forum in Vegas in 2014 and “interviewed” numerous host agencies. I saw Scott Koepf speak and was impressed (and extremely motivated). I ultimately picked Avoya because of it’s overall personality and experience...but, as a "sales person" the phrase "QUALIFIED LEADS" made up my mind.
I would not be a travel agent today, had it not been for seeing Scott Koepf speak, and the intuition of two people at the Avoya Travel booth at the Travel Agent Forum in Las Vegas in 2014.
I had absolutely NO experience other than the certification through the Travel Institute, booking a couple of family members on trips, a couple of FAM trips and conferences, and a solid background in marketing and sales.
At the time, I did not quite meet Avoya's experience requirements, but they saw something in me and allowed me to join.
My first 6 mos. 2014 I did over $107,000 in sales. In 2015 I did over $370,000 and in 2016 over $410,000. I am now planning on working a full eight hours a day (at least) and my goal for 2017 is $750,000...or more!
If you participate and get involved with all they have to offer, there is nothing to become but SUCCESSFUL…at any level you desire.
Avoya has been family owned and operated for more than 50 years, with the original founders still alive and well, and still traveling (I believe). Second and third generation has moved them into the future! My point is...they care!
Avoya Travel's owners and staff are FUN, FAIR & INNOVATIVE. I believe Avoya always is open to new ideas from its affiliate agents and provides the very best in Superior-Experienced Support, Education, Motivation and, of course, QUALIFIED Leads…and so much more.
I could go on...but, hopefully you get my point. Call me if you need more! :)
I have been with Avoya for almost 10 years. I appreciate the positive attitude between the IA's and management. Always someone there to help.
I think that the success I have had with selling cruises is almost entirely due to the help given by Avoya.
Lead program, exceptional training, sense of family in the organization, ethical company, AP functionality that allows me to stay organized and on top of my trips and clients, relationship of Avoya with vendors is very good, innovative, affiliation with American Express. I also like the fact that Avoya is run by a family that sets a good example and cares about people.
Avoya is both Professional and Personable
I love being a part of the Avoya Network! Since my affiliation, it has truly exceeded my expectations of professionalism & integrity. In this business your name and reputation is so important and sometimes all you have but Avoya takes it to a whole other level of partnerships, support & marketing. They are THE BEST of THE BEST!!
Avoya is always striving for improvement to try to stay ahead of the competition.
Do yourself and your Agency a favor and align with Avoya Travel. Since joining Avoya my sales have grown enormously thanks to the 'Live Leads Program'
Sell what you specialize in and let potential clients come to you.
Grateful everyday to be part of the 'Avoya Family'....
I have been affiliated with Avoya Travel for a few months now and have enjoyed every minute of it. I get the opportunity to meet new clients without having to search on my own by spend thousands of dollars in advertising. I log into my computer where ever I am and claim Live Leads. I am extremely happy with my decision to make Avoya Travel my host agency.
Avoya Travel is awesome! The support and constant training is more then I ever expected. Everyone is super nice and always wanting to do whatever is needed to help YOU and your company succeed. I am so glad I went with Avoya.