This past Friday, WorldVentures received the unexpected decision of the Norwegian Gaming Board that requires the company to cease all business operations in Norway. WorldVentures will now seek an injunction, and have filed notice of this on Friday.
Needless to say, this outcome is disappointing. “As a global award-winning leader in the leisure travel industry and a responsible Inc 5000 direct sales company, we are dedicated to comply with all laws and regulations,” says Steinar Husby who is the Norwegian press contact for WorldVentures.
The Company took extensive legal advice and adjusted their business model and materials in line with that advice when they entered the Norwegian market. Legal advice and opinion was based on the case law and precedent available at that time. During the last 18 months, WorldVentures has focused on keeping an open and constructive dialogue with the Norwegian Gaming Authority and Gaming Board.
WorldVentures has co-operated with the authorities and Gaming Board in the investigation, providing all required documentation and information on business practices.
“It is therefore beyond our understanding how the Board could reach such a conclusion based on the material provided. Deeply disagreeing with the Board’s ruling, we will now take this to the Norwegian court room, where
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WorldVentures DreamTrips Vacation Club Named “Asia’s Leading Travel Club
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As one of the world’s leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, DreamTrips was recognized as “Asia’s Leading Travel Club” for 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards (WTA)—the third WTA regional award for the travel club this year.
The award acknowledges the DreamTrips commitment to excellence in Asia within the past year. Industry leaders recognized the organization for exceptional service and product offerings. Nominees in other Asia travel categorizes include Royal Caribbean International, the Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore, Abercrombie & Kent and American Express.
The World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony was held on Friday, October 10 in New Delhi, India’s capital city, at The Oberoi, New Delhi.
“This is an exciting time as DreamTrips receives its third regional World Travel Award,” WorldVentures Co-Founder and CEO Mike Azcue said. “Together with Rovia, our travel agency partner, we are committed to providing fun and fulfilling travel experiences to our members worldwide. We appreciate being recognized by our peers as an international leader in the travel industry.”
WTA has acknowledged and celebrated excellence across all sectors of the global tourism industry since 1993. Last year, DreamTrips was named “World’s Leading Travel Club” at the 2013 WTA Grand Finals.
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WorldVentures DreamTrips Vacation Club Wins WorldTravel Awards
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Worldventures, DreamTrips Vacation Club, one of the world’s leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, was named “Africa’s Leading Travel Club” for 2014.
DreamTrips was recognized as part of the World Travel Awards (WTA)—the second WTA regional award for the travel club this year. WTA acknowledges and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the global tourism industry. The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony was held at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria with hundreds of tourism professionals in attendance.
The award acknowledges DreamTrips exceptional travel club excellence in the Africa and Indian Ocean regions over the past year. DreamTrips were identified for exceptional services product offerings and went up against other nominees, including Four Seasons Hotels, Hilton, Kenya Airways and Royal Air Maroc.
“We are grateful to be recognized as Africa’s best travel club a month after DreamTrips was named Europe’s Leading Travel Club,” WorldVentures Co-Founder and CEO Mike Azcue said. “Together with Rovia, our travel agency partner, the team composes unforgettable travel experiences, which include a unique product offering and exceptional customer service for our worldwide membership. This is a warm handshake from the tourism industry’s leadership.”
DreamTrips delivers high-quality, uniquely curated travel and vacation experiences to its vacation club members.
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WorldVentures Welcomes Hong Kong Field Training Center
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WorldVentures recently celebrated the grand opening of a field training center in Hong Kong. The new training center will allow Representatives to conduct business presentations as well as training for their teams and potential members.
The facility features three meeting rooms for Reps in Asia to have various resources to expand their businesses while introducing people to the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships.
“We are delighted to continue to meet the business needs of our Independent Representatives in Asia,” Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mike Azcue said. “This training center is proof of the incredible growth our business has experienced over the last nine years. Now, more people will learn about the business opportunity, personal development and fantastic life experiences that WorldVentures offers.”
The grand opening took place on Sunday, October 5, with more than 600 guests in attendance, including WorldVentures leaders, Representatives and members from across Asia. The ceremony included speeches by WorldVentures Vice President, International Kyle Lowe and Director of Regional Sales, Asia Anthony Fong.
The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, lunch, as well as a traditional lion dance and roast pig celebration. Both activities are customary during a new office opening, symbolizing happiness, good luck and longevity.
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Matt Morris – WorldVentures Top Earner Reports Growth
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Matt Morris is one of WorldVentures’s top earners and an International Marketing Director. He is married to Rhonda Morris living in Dallas, Texas, USA and they have 3 children.
In his network marketing career, he has built organizations totaling over 500,000 representatives earning him millions of dollars.
He has been the Nr. 1 money earner for three separate companies in his 19-year career as well as the owner of his own personal development network marketing company which became the #1 most visited personal development website on the internet.
Matt joined forces with WorldVentures in June of 2009 after the company had been in business for 3 ½ years. WorldVentures, after less than six years in business, has now grown to one of the top 100 Direct Selling Companies worldwide enrolling over 100,000 customers in approximately 20 countries. A full interview with Matt Morris is here.
According to a post on Matt Morris Facebook:
“Just checked last week’s sales report – 8,405 new team members! IN ONE WEEK!
1 new National Marketing Director
1 new Regional Marketing Director
9 new Marketing Directors
19 new Directors
85 new Senior Representatives
We are on the march to a Billion in sales, and creating financial freedom for thousands of entrepreneurs around the world.
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WorldVentures Ranks No. 2333 On The 2014 Inc. 5000 List
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WorldVentures, the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships, ranked No. 2333 in Inc. magazine’s 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. WorldVentures received its ranking based on growth of 167% in the past three years.
The list represents the most comprehensive look at one of the most important segments of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500|5000.
“To be recognized for our significant growth alongside such highly respected companies is very humbling,” WorldVentures Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Wayne Nugent said.
“This is proof of the hard work of our corporate staff and Independent Representatives. We look forward to more expansion as we continue to provide opportunities for financial freedom, fun life experiences and personal development.”
The 2014 Inc. 5000 is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 516%. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue is $211 billion, generating 505,000 jobs over the past three years.
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WorldVentures Becomes Member of Plano Chamber of Commerce
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WorldVentures, the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships, is pleased to announce its membership in the Plano Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, WorldVentures is able to receive member-to-member benefits and member-to-community benefits including discounts between members and supporting the local economy.
“Joining the Plano Chamber of Commerce is a great step for WorldVentures,” Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mike Azcue said. “We’re a fast-growing company and now we’re able to reach a larger audience while becoming more connected to our community. And, we’re looking forward to sharing with those in the north Dallas area why our DreamTrips Vacation Club was named “World’s Leading Travel Club” at the 2013 World Travel Awards.”
“WorldVentures is dedicated to helping our Independent Representatives blend great life experiences with the opportunity to earn extra income doing something they love, and to help others improve their lives.”
As a member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, WorldVentures will join other well-known companies that work promote local economic growth. Displays and information about WorldVentures will also be located in the Resource Center for anyone stopping into the Chamber’s location.
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