Cruise Planners Franchise Owner, Julie Irovando, Honored on American Express Travel’s Winners List
American Express Travel recognized Julie Irovando, Cruise Planners franchise owner, with the prestigious Excellence in Card Benefits Fulfillment Award during the American Express Travel Forum in Los Angeles, California.
The award recognizes travel advisors for their commitment in fulfilling American Express card member benefits. An accolade that symbolizes a major career milestone that American Express Travel Representatives’ aspire to achieve.
(L-R) Tim Creber, VP, Enterprise Travel Strategy & Network Development, American Express; Julie Irovando, Cruise Planners Travel Advisor; Ernesto Lavandero, Director of U.S. Network, American Express Travel at the American Express Travel Forum in Los Angeles, CA
“I love creating personalized itineraries for my clients that include unique experiences and offerings around the world. For travelers who have an American Express card, I enjoy finding ways to maximize their card member benefits to make the most of their vacation with amenities and services,” said Irovando. “Thanks to Cruise Planners long-standing support and constant innovation, my business has grown tremendously and I’m humbled to be honored with the American Express Excellence in Card Benefits Fulfillment Award.”
To be recognized, travel advisors must fulfill these card member benefits for American Express Card Holders with an outstanding satisfaction rating:
- Cruise Privileges Program – Platinum and Centurion
- Platinum Destination Vacations
- Destination Family
Julie’s Story – Defying All Odds
Julie Irovando is a travel advisor with more than 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, specializing in group, family and leisure travel. Amidst running her successful franchise business, 2009 marked the year she was diagnosed with a typically fatal condition. Irovando made it apparent she would not let the condition stop her from living her life and running her business. Overcoming unique obstacles posed by her health condition, she not only managed, but excelled at operating her business and selling all types of travel.
Since then, Irovando has continued providing her clients quality caring service, exceeding expectations and propelling her way into one of the top three producing Cruise Planners’ travel franchises in the country.
Irovando’s other honors include:
- Cruise Planners Millionaires Club Top Growth Award
- Cruise Planners Top 5 for Luxury Cruise Sales
- Cruise Planners Top Producer for Allianz
- Cruise Planners Top Producer for Celebrity Cruises
- Cruise Planners Top Producer for Norwegian Cruise Line
- Cruise Planners Top Producer for Royal Caribbean International
- Celebrity Cruises Sales Associate Travel Partner of the Year
- Travel Agent Central Top 25 All Stars
“We are beyond proud of Julie’s accomplishments and success,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “Her hard work and overcoming tough obstacles is truly an inspiration to all. We thank Julie for being such a great representative for Cruise Planners and American Express Travel.”
