BY mandydarr | Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 09:53 AM
Edwardsville, IL, January 24, 2012 – Wishes Travel Boutique, a full-service travel agency, is pleased to announce its official grand opening. Located in Edwardsville, Wishes Travel Boutique specializes in Disney Destinations, Caribbean travel and exciting cruise vacations.
Wishes Travel Boutique is owned by Mandy Darr, a certified travel professional and Edwardsville resident. In addition, Darr is a Disney Specialist, which indicates an individual who has attained a special knowledge of Disney Destinations (not an agent, affiliate or employee of Disney). She has attained a Cruise Category Specialist, Curaçao Travel Specialist, an USVI Master Specialist Certification and an Orlando Tourism Specialist designation from The Travel Agent Academy, as well as a certificate from Apple Vacations Travel Agent Academy.
“WTB is an agency dedicated to creating dream vacations,” explains Darr. “Whether you’re planning a European adventure or a quick visit to Chicago, I listen to my client’s vision and then work to exceed those expectations. My clients enjoy specialized attention and a commitment to excellence.”
As a value-added benefit, Wishes Travel Boutique offers clients flexible appointment scheduling. WTB will bring its services to you, whenever, wherever. “I realize…………… continues on STLtoday.com
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Norwegian Cruise Line Honors Avoya Travel With Top Travel Award
News from Sacramento Bee:
MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2012 – /PRNewswire/ – Avoya Travel™ / American Express®, one of the leading travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that Norwegian Cruise Line has presented the company with its 2011 “Home-Based Agency of the Year” award. Avoya Travel received the cruise line’s highest agency honor for the company’s dedication to customer service, its elite network of Independent Agencies, and outstanding sales performance in 2011.
“Avoya Travel is a valued partner of Norwegian Cruise Line and, as such, we commend them for creating exceptional vacation experiences for customers worldwide,” said Andy Stuart, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Passenger Services for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Avoya Travel’s support of Norwegian Cruise Line is a core element of our success, and we’re looking forward to working together to deliver amazing vacations to cruisers around the globe for years to come.”
Recently onboard the Norwegian Epic, Avoya Travel (http://www.AvoyaTravel.com) held its annual National Conference for its network of independent travel agencies. While onboard, Stuart hosted an exclusive event for Avoya Travel to celebrate the successful year. The honor was later announced by Stuart; Camille Olivere, Vice President of…………… continues on Sacramento Bee
