Calabasas, CA - (Jun. 23, 2023) -
Leading River Cruise Line Garners Top Honors from Canadian Travel Advisors
From Left to Right: Alex Pinelo, Senior Vice President, Sales, AmaWaterways; Sandra Gardiner, Director of Sales,Canada, AmaWaterways; Neil Dudley, BDM, Southern & Eastern Ontario, Quebec & Atlantic Canada, AmaWaterways; and Earl Lince, Director, International Marketing, Baxter Media
CALABASAS, Calif. – (June 23, 2023) – Leading river cruise line, AmaWaterways, today proudly announced its recent top achievements at Baxter Media’s esteemed 2023 Agents' Choice Awards Gala held in Toronto on June 15, 2023. Voted on by thousands of travel agents across Canada, AmaWaterways was named the Favourite River Cruise Line, thereby reinforcing its position as a preferred partner with travel agents across Canada. On hand to proudly accept the award was Alex Pinelo, senior vice president, sales accompanied by members of the Canadian sales team including Sandra Gardiner, director of sales for Canada, and Neil Dudley, BDM, Southern and Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Dudley was also recognized as one the Top 30 Favorite Supplier Representatives across Canada during the Gala event.
"We are immensely grateful to the Canadian travel agent community for their continued support and are humbled by this top award. Being recognized as their Favourite River Cruise Line is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering extraordinary river cruise experiences,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and vice president of AmaWaterways. “We deeply value the partnership and trust of our travel agent partners, and we remain dedicated to providing them with exceptional service and support so they can continue to deliver unforgettable river cruise journeys to their clients."
Voted on by 6,551 travel agents across Canada, this prestigious recognition highlights AmaWaterways' dedication to exceptional partner support and travel advisor education, which has propelled the luxury river cruise line to the top of this year's poll. By offering a wide range of marketing toolkits, training resources and FAM opportunities through its Travel Advisor Portal on AmaWaterways.ca, the award-winning river cruise line continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to providing travel advisors the tools needed to grow their sales.
To book an AmaWaterways river cruise for a client, visit AmaWaterways.ca or call 1.800.626.0126. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at Facebook.com/AmaWaterways, Instagram @AmaWaterways, Twitter @AmaWaterways, and YouTube at YouTube.com/AmaWaterways.
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About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 20 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 28 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna, and the introduction of the history-making Seven River Journey itineraries. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Hemsworth Communications
(954) 716-7614 or AmaPR@HemsworthCommunications.com