Monthly Series Launched by Co-Founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst
CALABASAS, CA - (Aug. 14, 2019) -
AmaWaterways launched a new initiative to continue strengthening its
relationships with travel advisors through ‘Webinar Wednesdays,’ a series of
live webinars hosted by company executives and industry experts. The series is
designed to educate and empower travel partners interested in developing or
expanding their luxury travel business. The inaugural event, which took place
July 31, was led by AmaWaterways Co-Founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst,
and gave participants a glimpse of the new Magna on the Danube itinerary,
which was specially curated by Schreiner himself.
Each 30-minute monthly episode will provide in-depth understanding of
AmaWaterways’ itineraries and ships and provide effective tools to develop
loyal repeat clients, as well as tips on attracting new-to-river-cruise luxury
clients. Currently scheduled ‘Webinar Wednesdays’ episodes include:
- August 21, 2019: “Secrets to Selling Groups with AmaWaterways” with Gary
Murphy, senior vice president, sales and co-owner
- September 4, 2019: “Growing Your River Cruise Sales Using Social Media” with
Janet Bava, chief marketing officer
- October 2, 2019: “What's New For 2020” with Alex Pinelo, vice president,
sales
- November 6, 2019: “Tips for Mastering the Online Booking System” with
Bronwyn McKindley, vice president, reservations
“Travel advisors have been at the heart of AmaWaterways success since the
company was started in 2002, and we know the important role that training
plays in our continued success together,” said Murphy. “The ‘Webinar
Wednesdays’ are designed to provide advisors essential knowledge and expertise
to succeed in today’s fast paced business world as well as to maintain an
important personal link between our top executives and our valued travel
partners.”
Number of participants for each webinar is limited, so travel advisors are
encouraged to pre-register for these webinars to be among the first to learn
tips on how to grow their business with the innovative, family-owned and
-operated company. This year, AmaWaterways debuted three new ships to its
modern fleet - increasing its number to 23 - with the revolutionary AmaMagna
sailing on the Danube, AmaMora on the Rhine and AmaDouro on the Douro River in
Portugal. With an impressive list of curated itineraries, up to 20 shore
excursions offered on each seven-night cruise and continued innovations in
wellness, active cruising and culinary choices, AmaWaterways provides travel
advisors a luxurious and memorable river cruise experience tailored for their
discerning clients.
Advisors unable to participate in the live events with the interactive Q&A
sessions can view the recorded versions in the Webinar Library after
registering in the company’s Travel Advisor Portal. Also accessible via the
Portal is the new AmaAcademy Course 1 offering graduates incentives and
reduced FAM rates.
CLICK HERE
to register for ‘Webinar Wednesday’ episodes or visit the Travel Advisor
Portal at
AmaWaterways.com
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About AmaWaterways
A family-owned company celebrating 17 years on the river, AmaWaterways offers
unforgettable river cruises with 23 ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Rhine,
Moselle, Main, Rhône, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Dutch and Belgian Waterways
and Douro Rivers, Southeast Asia’s Mekong and Africa’s Chobe River. Led by
experienced river cruise co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, the
company is renowned for its innovative stateroom design featuring unique “twin
balconies”; its wellness activities including a wide choice of included shore
excursions featuring biking and hiking options for the active traveler; and
its award-winning dining—including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant as
well as complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, each ship features onboard
amenities such as hair and massage salons and a fitness room, and many have
heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river
cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of AmaMagna, which
at twice the width of traditional river ships, offers a new dimension in
luxury river cruising. 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.
With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of
Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, AmaWaterways has received
countless honors and accolades including Cruise Critic’s Editor’s Pick Award
for “Best for Active Cruisers” and 2018 AFAR Reader’s Choice Award for “Best
River Cruise Line.”
MEDIA CONTACT:
Samantha Jacobs/Carter Long, Hemsworth Communications
(678) 631-9974 or AmaPR@HemsworthCommunications.com