Avoya Travel, an American Express Travel Representative

Avoya Travel is a joke. I invested money and time in setting up a corporation, buying business insurance, attending regionals, etc. Then they sent me an email saying my agreement would be renewed but then terminated my agreement without warning. How do I know it was without warning? Because I had my Avoya email set up on my iPhone so I would get emails as soon as they came in. I made repeated attempts to speak to the main decision maker Steve, and he never responded to me. This is incredibly disappointing - considering I had just attended the regional conference and picked up tips I planned to implement to grow my business. They don’t really communicate well here. And most of the leads they speak so highly of are garbage.

I just started with Avoya and i am new to the industry, i have to say that i was nervous but the support that avoya has offered me has been amazing. They guide me and are very patient. I am happy to be part of Avoya.

It was with a sense of anticipation entering CruiseWorld this November 2018 as I reminisced that I attended the first staging of this event in April 2010.

I had flew in from Jamaica on a bank loan, searching for a way to grow my then All Inclusive sales business. The turning point of the event was meeting a young, vibrant young fellow from Avoya Travel. He was so engaging that I committed to look further into gaining a host agency to be affiliated with. All that was committed to me sounded too good to be true!

A second meeting in Atlantic City that October at another industry event sealed my decision; I would take the plunge, I would venture into uncharted waters, I would do what no one else that I knew had ever done and so with that decision, I affiliated my then sole trader agency with Avoya Travel....

What a ride I have had, I have moved from wishing for the day when I would successfully sell one cruise to the point where I cannot count the number of sailings that I have successfully offered to clients from all over the globe. I now book and have sailed with my personal affinity groups and I am known as the Cruise Expert in the Island of Jamaica.

There is no support in the industry like the one offered by Avoya Travel. I have been exposed to suppliers that I had never heard of, I have offered product that had it not been for my affiliation with Avoya Travel, I have had no knowledge of. I have sailed brands that I had never dreamed of sailing on, I have been supported extra specially by company executives simply By virtue of being an independent agency in the Avoya Travel Network.

Avoya's partnership with American Express has been of extra ordinary benefit to me and it deepens the credibility within the industry and allow me to offer an extra level of Pazzaz to my clients.

With the thrust to run my own agency, I stepped out boldly and launched Sheri-Funtastic Travels and Resorts Ltd and its been an amazing journey. I am happy in my business, my personal team of agents and support staff appreciate the fact that only 8 years ago, I took the plunge and as the song goes, just look at us now!!

So, would I recommend Avoya Travel? Absolutely.
Is Avoya for everyone? I don't think so!

We work hard so that our clients can play hard, this is the place to be stretched, to grow, to become the best version of yourself and to develop a business owner mentality...If you know you got the goods, then jump in, you are in for a ride of a life time!

I'm about to complete 3 years with Avoya Travel, and I couldn't be happier with the production of my business. I was new to the industry, and Avoya and their immense training opportunities were helpful to get me started. My business produced over $1M each year for the last 2 years, and a big part is due to the Live Leads system.

Marketing to find customers can be very expensive and time consuming. Having customers ready to talk about vacations is great for me. Some reviews talk like the leads are not quality leads, but you cannot expect any company to have leads with credit cards ready to throw at you. You have to sell and show them what you will do for their vacation and the value you add. Any business requires you to work hard, and this is no different. It's unfair to expect Avoya to do all the work and you just process.

The rewards are amazing... sell what you want, work the hours that make sense for you, help customers' travel dreams come true and fulfill the entrepreneur calling in your soul.

Avoya is the best partner I could imagine for this business, and their reputation is 2nd to none!

I have been an Independent Agent since NOV 2016, so 2 years. I have attended two conferences, San Bernardo and Long Beach in my two years. # 1 is a POSITIVE ATTITUDE from every support person, MasterMind team, IT, Accounting, Avoya University, Marketing and others all present themselves with full access to assist in every manner. Always the consummate professionals. This all starts with the Andersons who respects us like family. Thanks to them all. # 2 is AGENT POWER AP6 is by far the most outstanding software to use. Do you remember when GOOGLE EARTH first appeared and what a wow that was, AP6 beats it hands down. My previous company, American Express Centurion we handled 5 applications to do what AP6 handles in seconds. The way it cross functions, updates are accepted across windows already open. It is a life saver! It is a daily pleasure to have my business under Avoya.

The technology is cutting edge. The program is easy to do. The support and trainers are just the best there are. I came in to this industry completely at zero knowledge but in less than 3 mos I feel so confident and happy about being part of this organization. They give me the right kind of push to get me going and the everything else just falls in place. Very happy with my decision to join.

I have had great experience working as an independent agent with Avoya Travel. They have Live Leads which helps in increasing your business, and have an excellent support staff who will help you with any issues you may have in conducting your business smoothly. They have an educational course which helps you tremendously if you are new to the travel industry. Their affiliation with American Express gives a boost to the reputation of your company. I am happy to have selected Avoya Travel as my host agency.

The Avoya team is amazing! The marketing is wonderful. AP is fantastic....and has saved me from making some very costly mistakes. The training you get from Avoya and the mastermind team is incredible, and best of all there is no cost. I tried to do this on my own, but there was no way I could get my business up and running. After a brief 2-3 year break I came back and have loved Avoya every since. I will stay with Avoya until I decide to retire and travel full time. I love AVOYA!

They are very Knowledgeable about keeping you up to date with all the travel industry. Have lots of webinars.

About a year and a half ago the reviews on this website were key in my choice of a host agency, so I think it is only fair to also leave one for others.
I was close to spending a significant amount of money on a cruise franchise, when luckily someone who had been in the business suggested I check out Host Agencies. A google search led me to this website. After my research and with the help of the information on this site, I narrowed it down to about 4 or 5 and spoke personally with representatives from all of those.
Although I had sales experience I had no travel industry experience.
All around I am extremely happy with my decision to join Avoya. Great "professional development" (they don't call it training), great support, and commissions are paid quickly. My mother had worked in the business before with another company and it was always a battle for her to get her commissions. This is not the case with Avoya. When Avoya gets paid, I get paid quickly and correctly.
There are more leads through the Avoya live lead system than I have time to take ( or work effectively.)
Most importantly to me is through Avoya, I can often get my clients great deals and exclusive promotions.
I have no reservation recommending Avoya to others.