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Avoya Travel has developed a program encouraging independent agencies within the Avoya Travel Network to operate as corporate entities like a limited liability company (LLC) and to have their own errors and omissions insurance (E&O). The program is designed to ensure independent agencies within the Avoya Network to have the highest levels of professionalism and sales within the industry and to better protect each independent agency owner in business.
As part of the initiative, new customer leads from Avoya’s Live Leads program are available exclusively to corporate independent agencies within the Avoya Network who operate with their own E&O Insurance. Since its full implementation, the program has proven beneficial to independent agencies in the Avoya Network, with more Live Leads claimed, increased sales and higher closing rates. September proved itself to be a record-breaking month for Avoya, in part thanks to the newly implemented program, the company said.
“A few years ago we began to educate Independent Agencies in the Avoya Travel Network on the tremendous benefits that corporate ownership and having their own E&O insurance brings to both their agency and customers, including more business credibility and reputation along with reduced business risks.” said Brad Anderson, president of Avoya Travel. “Given the proven benefits of corporate ownership and E&O insurance, we predict that other hosts and travel franchises will eventually begin to encourage their agents to do the same, which will benefit the entire travel industry.”
Through its network of independently owned and operated travel agencies, Avoya provides discounts, amenities and customer service to travelers worldwide, on land or by cruise. Travel agency owners, travel professionals and any other travel industry members who are interested in owning and operating their own travel business can contact Avoya Travel at 800-521-2597 or visit www.joinavoya.com.