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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)
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.