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Seattle, WA, May 28, 2009 – Holland America Line announces Sally Andrews as vice president, public relations, effective immediately. Andrews will report to Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs.
“Sally’s leadership skills and extensive background in communications and business management make her a top choice to oversee our important public relations strategies,” said Meadows. “I look forward to working together with her as she leads our efforts.”
In her new role, Andrews will lead the Holland America Line efforts in media/industry relations, special events, ship inaugurals, corporate giving and communications, including speechwriting, presentations, social media and employee communications.
With more than 20 years experience in varied communications disciplines, Andrews joined Holland America Line in March 2004 as director, marketing communications, and later headed up the philanthropic and community relations initiatives at the company. Previously, she held senior management positions at Safeco Insurance and U S WEST/Qwest, as well as Hunt Marketing Group and Manus Marketing, where she led teams supporting Holland America Line’s marketing efforts for more than 10 years. Andrews has an extensive background in online media and marketing.
Andrews is a graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in speech communications.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 320 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine - a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes - Explorations Café powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
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The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.