I began my journey as A Travel Agent / Destination Specialist with Avoya Travel network on July 5th of this year. After having done my research and moving from one host to another and from behind the scenes with ALG,... I realized Avoya was the better choice, because they provide leads ($$$) (maybe not all good leads), but at least they are honest about it. During the training they explain the percentage of good leads and bad leads. Since I started.... I've slowly followed through with all the clients based on the training provided from the very beginning to the Early Success training. I highly suggest, "Don't ever stop training!" Everything is easy to find and the support desk is pretty quick to answer questions when your lost. Having a one-on-one is easy enough, just email and someone will take time to help. Most of the job is about reading. Lots of reading.
Everyone I've spoken with has been easy to get along with, and though there are not classes where there is a teacher and the students in a webinar (which I'm very used to and it worked to have the connection to the community I was working with) it's actually a good thing. They do have webinar meetings where we do gather and are being taught, but they are timed and your questions are answered... and if not, just email someone and they reach back as quickly as possible.
I've already booked $70,000+ Gross in 6 months, and my current year commission is over $3,000+. That's pretty good in my eyes for booking 8 customers out of the 37 I've been trying to work with. Unfortunately at times, you do have to let go of a client because there is nothing you can do to match their unrealistic budget. That's OK! Trust me!
If your interested in joining Avoya, just understand your NOT alone. There is always help and taking leads is a quick way to make a bit of cash.
I do highly suggest getting out into your community and making yourself known. It's your community that is going to remain loyal to you, their Travel Specialist.
Good Luck (Fingers crossed for you)
I just start with Avoya and I love them! Offers great support and the fact there are live leads offered on a regular bases is very helpful.
I joined Avoya as my host about a year and one half ago.
Couldn't be more thrilled.
Between the continuing education opportunities, support and leads.
The best of the best happens by being affiliated with Avoya! The resources available to us such as leads to claim, the personal closeness of being like a Family working together and the exceptional technology available!
With Avoya Travel you are never alone. People and Resources are always available.
With Avoya Travel you always have clients to work on through lead availability.
As a former host agency I am now affiliated with the Avoya Network and love it!
These reasons are all important - FREE Live Lead System and FREE Mastermind Coaching Program - AND awesome vendor relationships! Avoya Travel is the BEST host agency to be affiliated with!
Avoya wants me to succeed!
I have been with Avoya over 10 years. I love the ability to work where and when you want.
This is probably the best benefit for me, as I have to travel almost every week.
Great support as well.
Thank you Avoya.
Melanie
Opportunity to run your own business at your own pace. Very good support and assistance when needed.
Family owned by a family that really cares about ALL the IA’s. Assistance is never more than a SR away. I never feel foolish when asking a question. Well, maybe when I hear what the answer is. The point is, everyone is very willing to help and NEVER makes me feel like I should know the answer!
The question: what is the main reason that I love Avoya?
The answer: there are so many reasons it is a difficult task to name just ONE. It is a toss-up between the Live Lead program and the unprecedented level of support and teaching.
Michael
Avoya University staff has been very helpful and the knowledge base resource has been beyond helpful. This is my first attempt in the travel business and it is much more complicated than I anticipated. Avoya’s training and programs have helped me and continue to help in my much needed development.