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Seattle, WA, June 1, 2009 – Holland America Line has presented four awards to recognize leading national sales performers for outstanding sales in 2008.
“We are pleased to honor our top recipients and are proud to have such talented sales team members who are dedicated to the success of our travel partners,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs.
Business Development Team of the Year award winners for both the Voyage Cruises and Overall categories are Shanna Newell, business development representative, Barbara Farenwald, business development manager and Becky Loarie, business development representative.
Other Business Development Team of the Year award winners for 2008 include Robin Pelland, business development manager and Alicia Hogenson, business development representative for the Caribbean/ North American Product. Winners of the Business Development Team of the Year for Alaska Cruise Tours are Bess Guvanie, business development manager and Wilma Stubbs, business development representative.
Holland America Line employs one of the cruise industry’s most extensive sales forces with dedicated sales representatives in field sales, national accounts, charter and incentives, promotions, groups and sales management and sales support. The U.S. and Canadian Field Sales team for the premium line is structured with 43 two-person business development teams, made up of a field-based business development manager and a Seattle-based business development representative, who provide customized service for travel sellers.
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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.
Worlds Leading Cruise Lines
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.