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Presentation of Award by American Express VP of U.S. Travel Network, Ellen
Bettridge & American Express Senior Vice President & General Manager
of Consumer Travel Network, Lynne Biggar to Accent Travel
agency CEO Edward Howes & Vice President, Brian Howes. Award ceremony took place in Cairo, Egypt. Accent Travel Wins American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award Again Austin, TX. - April 4 (NEWSWIRE) -- Accent Travel announced today that it was named winner of this year's prestigious American Express U.S. Consumer Travel Network Representative Excellence Award. Universal Travel joined the American Express network in 1985 with their sister company Universal Travel located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. American Express is presenting this award to both Accent Travel and Universal Travel. Accent Travel is one of only 27 members of the American Express U.S. Representative Travel Network to receive the award, which recognizes strong performance in sales and customer service. The owners of Accent Travel and other winning agency owners were recognized by American Express with a seven-day trip to Egypt as the guests of American Express and our travel partners from April 12-19, 2007. An award ceremony in Cairo ends the week of Nile cruising, archeological touring and "best business practices" sharing. "I am pleased to recognize the excellence that Accent Travel has achieved," said Ellen Bettridge, vice president of the U.S. Representative Travel Network. "Accent Travel worked hard and delivered extraordinary results. They are a great representative of the American Express brand." The Representative Excellence Award honors the accomplishments of outstanding members of the Representative Travel Network who have been exemplary supporters of the American Express brand. Accent Travel has achieved superior sales results, driving cruise and tour supplier goals and was among the top agencies in highest year-over-year sales growth. American Express' cruise and tour suppliers are among the most respected names in the travel industry known for providing excellent customer service and travel experiences. Accent
Travel is one of Texas' largest full service travel agencies, serving
both corporate business customers and a wide variety of leisure customers
daily. Greg Judd, the President of Accent Travel comments: "It is
truly amazing the incredible diversity of travel arranging we manage here
at Accent. Our travel professionals have their own areas of specialty
who share their expertise and experience with others. Learning is a way
of life here at Accent." American Express entered the travel agency business in 1915 and today is one of the world's largest travel agency networks. The company has more than 2,200* travel and foreign exchange services locations worldwide in more than 140 countries. American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel network and financial services provider founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, and international banking. Consumers looking for great values and personalized service can speak with a Accent Travel Consultant by calling (512) 338-0444 (Austin North) or (512) 441-7800 (Accent South.) |
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Travel was honored with one of company's most prestigious awards NEW YORK - April 7, 2003- The American Express Company has announced that Accent Travel, based in Austin, TX, has been honored with "Representative Excellence," one of the company's most prestigious awards for its Representative Travel Agencies in the U.S. The "Representative Excellence" Award is designed to recognize outstanding members of the Representative Travel Network. Locally owned for over 15 years, Accent Travel is an Austin,Texas based agency that has grown into a full service travel management company serving both corporate and leisure clients. Combined with their sister company - Universal Travel located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, travel consultation is provided throughout the United States. Accent's long term and experienced employees are highly trained to provide top service and guidance to our clients. With over $40 million in sales, a proven track record with vendors, and an eye for technology applications, Accent and Universal are well positioned to serve clients in today's confusing travel market. "American Express continues to focus the expansion of its U.S. Representative Travel Network on agencies that have proven they can dramatically grow their travel business. Accent Travel is a perfect example of a company that has supported our strategic objective of expanding our presence in travel. They are leaders in their community, and they understand the importance and value of providing an array of superb products and services to their customers." said Ellen Bettridge, Vice President of the U.S. Representative Travel Network for American Express. Edward Howes, Chairman of the Board at Accent Travel, added, "We are delighted to have won this award. Our staff and management have worked hard to achieve this. Austin has always been a creative and competitive marketplace, where some of our best competitors have been unable to survive. Accent's combination of dedicated service and new technologies has enabled us to succeed. Solutions such as AccentRes, our corporate web booking engine and American Express negotiated rates continue to bring value to our clients. We thank our clients, vendors and staff for their continued support. Now that times of increasing uncertainty are behind us, I am optimistic for the future, and look forward to serving our clients with both our local presence and our online presence." Travel agencies that represent American Express provide a wide range of travel and financial service products to travelers and to American Express ® Cardmembers. The American Express Company, headquartered in New York City, is a diversified worldwide travel, financial, and network services company founded in 1850. It is a leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance, and international banking. |
