John Sisker wrote:
> To Whom It May Concern:
>
> We came across this information in the trades and thought it would be of
> interest to this newsgroup as well.
>
> Happy sailing,
> John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
> (714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (pagoo ID: 714.536.3850)
> www.shiptoshorecruise.com
>
>
>
> Holland America Line announced its best value group pricing as an incentive
> to book groups early for select sailings. Travel agents booking with Group
> Early Advantage can save their clients up to $1,700 per person, with an
> average savings of $200 per person on more than 50 sailings throughout 2007.
> Also new for 2007, Holland America Line has added 15 new amenities to its
> Group Advantage Program, including the return of shipboard credits of up to
> $50 per person, a private premium wine tasting with the cellar master,
> Internet packages, and a coffee card good for up to eight 12-ounce coffees.
> Holland America now offers a total of 33 extras for travel agents booking
> groups in 2007. "Our early advantage program is the best way for travel
> professionals to provide the greatest value to their clients and ensure
> their choice of stateroom, dining time and other amenities," said Richard
> Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales. "In addition, we
> have three specially designed amenity programs for travel agents to leverage
> group business: the Culinary Arts Center, Family Reunion and Charity Group
> programs, which offer special amenities for developing customized group
> experiences." With early advantage group fares, guests save up to $250 on
> the March 20 Rotterdam 16-day sailing in South America when booking an
> outside stateroom. On the Westerdam's 10-day Mediterranean sailing on July
> 30, guests save $400 when booking an outside stateroom, $600 off a verandah
> and $900 off a deluxe verandah suite. Clients can save $1,110 off an outside
> stateroom on the Oct. 22 Rotterdam 25-day sailing between Venice and Rio de
> Janeiro. To attract clients who are culinary aficionados, Culinary Arts
> Center groups are an excellent selling opportunity for travel agents. With
> 25 or more guests, travel agents can arrange two one-hour private
> demonstrations led by a group-provided chef in the ships' Culinary Arts
> Centers. Groups will also enjoy a private premium wine tasting with the
> shipboard cellar master. By booking 10 staterooms or more under line's
> family reunion program, the head of the family will receive a complimentary
> stateroom upgrade from an outside category to a verandah. Other amenities
> feature fountain soda cards and a choice between the Half Moon Cay package
> on Caribbean sailings -- unlimited use of snorkel gear, swim mat and a
> Stingray Adventure -- or dinner for the entire family in our premium
> restaurant, the Pinnacle Grill. The charity group program offers a way for
> clients to enjoy a vacation while at the same time raising funds for a
> charitable organization. With groups of six or more staterooms, Holland
> America will make a $50 donation per double occupancy stateroom on four- to
> seven-day cruises or a $100 donation on cruises eight days or longer to the
> charity that the group is sponsoring. Group guests will also receive a
> private cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres, while travel professionals
> receive a 1:10 Tour Conductor Credit. For more information, call
> 888-425-9477 or visit www.hollandamerica.com. Travel agents may also visit
> the line's agent portal at www.travelagentheadquarters.com.
>
>
A note on John's cruise agency. Not only is he violating the charter of
this ng but you Better read his disclaimer(copied below). He takes no
responsibility for your trip even if its his screw up. Buyer beware!
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