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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)
Overall the system is great and there is enough learning support to help the IA’s be successful!!
Everyone go out of the way to help and its family oriented
Great service from start to ongoing. Excellent vacation prices, I’m constantly blown away by the prices Avoya gets with top vendors! . Extremely helpful when getting started-I’m not new to the travel industry but I did just start my own travel agency. Every time I felt lost or insecure I could easily find the answer.
I would recommend Avoya to any Travel Agent who seeking to become successful.
1. The Lead System
2. The fairness of the commission split
3. Having a mentor and role model as Tammie Ritchie and others to guide you every step of the way so that your agency can grow and be successful is key.
4. Avoya is the top agency, cutting edge software and systems.
5. The superb relationship Avoya has with vendors.
6. Best of the Best
Joining Avoya has been the best thing I have done. I love the support received from the Support Team. Everyone is so helpful, I couldn't do it without them. I am new to the travel business as well as to Avoya and am very thankful for the support I have received since joining Avoya.
Avoya runs like a well oil machine. Without the support and encouragement from your team I would Not have made it this far. Your team knows just when to step in to move IA's to the next level. Avoya Travel is a top notch organizations . I highly recommended this company.
As a new agent brand new to the industry having the support desk is priceless! The support team with their industry and system knowledge are very responsive and never make me feel like any question, no matter how basic, is a stupid question or a waste of their time.
Avoya Travel has been very supportive to me as a new independent agency owner. They have created a culture of support and unity, which allows for agent growth and development.Their lead program has enabled me to grow my business faster than going at it alone. The support and professional development has really helped me in my journey. I hope to work with them for many years to come.
When I was searching for a perfect hosting company for my travel business, first thing I did was look at their website. How advanced and appealing is it? Is it professional and updated? If I was a customer, would I purchase vacation from this company? I must say Avoya by far had the most updated and professional website I’ve seen in my search. Another fact that brought me closer to Avoya is their belief in the real value of attending a travel school before joining Avoya. That to me speaks volume. Avoya don’t just work with anyone, they strive for professionals who are knowledgeable and ready to close leads.
The onboarding process wasn’t any different- everyone was super helpful! And once you start taking Avoya leads and booking your own leads, they still “hold your hand”. It’s important to me being new to the industry to be able to ask questions wherever, whenever. Professional development webinars offered to us agents are outstanding and very helpful. One thing to keep in mind- it’s hard work just like everywhere else. Don’t expect leads to fall into your lap and close within your first call. Avoya leads are high quality, but like every other sales job, it requires persistence and follow up. If you are struggling, Avoya team will schedule one-on-one to help you with your selling strategy.
If you are not looking to work Avoya leads, I still suggest choosing Avoya as your host. Their software is easy to use and keeps you organized. Due to high volume and strong supplier relationships, there are many great offers that will help you close more leads.
In this era of easy internet access around the globe, I would never be able to compete as an independent agency without the incredible support offered by Avoya, and the Live Leads program is simply invaluable. I can't say enough about how happy I am to be a part of their network of independent agencies.
The array of professional development opportunities available, including one-on-one coaching sessions, is second to none and the operating system is both advanced and user-friendly. I wouldn't even consider another host agency!