Avoya celebrates historic growth, technology evolution, and new premier commission program at our annual event.
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Avoya Travel, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, is celebrating the success of the 2024 Avoya Travel Conference, held aboard Norwegian Joy from September 25th to October 2nd. Masu. The annual conference was the largest in Avoya’s history, attracting over 550 attendees. . The event will feature networking and collaboration opportunities, keynotes and workshops, relationship-building social events, and Avoya’s many innovative announcements regarding technology advancements and enhancements to the platform’s fee structure, making it a great choice for travel advisors and suppliers alike. It was praised by the participants.
Below are some of the notable announcements made by Avoya at the conference.
Aboya Travel Network’s independent agency revenues are soaring again following record payouts last year. In 2024, the average independent agent will earn a 32% increase in commissions compared to the previous year, while participants in the company’s new Elite 100 program will see an impressive 44% increase in commissions earned. We launched our own consumer booking engine for our travel advisor customers and introduced Avoya Live Bookings. Avoya Live Bookings is distributed to independent advisors, including a generous cut of commissions on sales booked online by Avoya customers and already completed. Launch of Avoya’s Premier Commissions Program that will pay advisors up to 65% more commission on Avoya Traveler bookings in 2025. Several updates to the company’s Agent Power suite of apps, including further development of price tracking and enhanced integration for flight and hotel bookings. Unprecedented connections with resort reservations and leading wholesalers. Avoya Network has experienced historic growth, with more than 2,100 total advisors, an industry-leading support staff to advisor ratio, and on track to resolve more than 50,000 support requests by the end of the year. Avoya hosted more than 30 in-person and virtual events in 2024, and following that success, Avoya plans to host another year of various events aimed at connecting networks and Preferred Partners in 2025.
The 2024 Avoya Travel Conference is hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), and the event’s keynote address was John Cherneski, NCL’s senior vice president of North American sales. “We are honored to host the 2024 Avoya Travel Conference aboard Norwegian Joy, and as big advocates for the travel advisor community, we are inspired by the passion and enthusiasm we see from the Avoya network,” said Cherneski. said. “Avoya’s technology and innovation continue to impress, and we look forward to advancing Norwegian Cruise Line and Avoya’s long-standing and strong partnership as we continue to provide travelers with an unparalleled vacation experience. I look forward to fostering the success of Aboya Network members.”
Onboard networking opportunities include one-on-one appointments with independent agencies and suppliers, cocktail parties, and themed events such as Diamond Lights & City Dreams and a 1960s night celebrating Avoya celebrating 60 years in the travel industry. It was included. The Avoya Flowerfly Award is given to an independent agent who has demonstrated outstanding integrity, professionalism and character as an Avoya Ambassador. Awarded to David Locke and Cindy Locke.
“The 2024 Avoya Travel Conference was truly extraordinary, and the level of independent agent engagement and participation in the Avoya network was remarkable,” said Phil Cappelli, Chief Commercial Officer, Avoya Travel. he said. “The energy at this year’s event was palpable and we are excited to see how deeply invested our network members are in Avoya’s vision and growth. We are excited to drive innovation for the future of vacation planning.” As we continue to do so, we are excited to achieve this historic milestone and celebrate this success with our dedicated independent agencies and supplier partners.”
During the event, Avoya also announced that the 2025 Avoya Conference will be held at MSC World America from October 11 to October 18, 2025.
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