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Holland America Line release new itineraries and maiden calls
Holland America Line’s 2012 summer Europe sailing program offers extensive choices, featuring 44 unique itineraries including four new notable itineraries and five maiden ports of call.
Celebrity Chef to sail on Holland America Line
Michelle Bernstein, award-winning chef, restaurateur and culinary author from Miami, Fla., is scheduled to participate in the guest-enrichment program on the June 3, 2011
Virtual cruising aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Access America is sponsoring an exciting new way to learn about cruising – the Virtual Cruise, presented exclusively by Cruising Authority
Holland America Line ups 2012 capacity
Beginning in May 2012, Holland America Line will feature four Alaska cruise itineraries on seven of its mid-sized vessels, totaling 130 departures from May 2 through Sept. 23.
Holland America uses Microsoft Tag 2D technology
Holland America Line has launched an innovative new marketing campaign that incorporates Microsoft Tag 2D bar code technology to connect its print advertising to more information about cruise options and onboard amenities via a web-based interactive experience.
Traveltek strengthens cruise position
Traveltek the UK’s largest provider of online cruise solutions today announced two major additions to their online cruise booking portfolio propelling them to the number one position in cruise technology, worldwide.
Holland America partners with National Park Service for podcasts
The Nordic Countries & Baltic Sea Holland America Line has joined with the U.S. National Park Service to produce a “Glacier Bay Ranger Podcast Anthology” that gives guests a unique glimpse into one of the largest protected wilderness areas in North America.region has been created, with calls already confirmed for 2011.
Therron Hofsetz Joins Holland America Line as Director of Software Applications
Holland America Line has appointed Therron Hofsetz to the position of director, software applications, in the line’s information technology department.
Holland America Line Leverages Microsoft Tags
Holland America Line has launched an innovative new marketing campaign that incorporates Microsoft Tag 2D bar code technology to connect its print advertising to more information about cruise options and onboard amenities via a web-based interactive experience.
Portland Harbour Authority welcomes largest cruise liner
Portland Harbour Authority recently welcomed its largest cruise ship to date – the 1,848 luxury passenger vessel, The MS Westerdam. Owned by cutting-edge cruise operator Holland America Line
Cruise holiday tax cut in Alaska
Alaskan governor Sean Parnell has signed legislation cutting the levy on visiting cruise passengers in a move designed to bolster the state’s flagging reputation. Following the decision, the per person tax will drop from $46 to $34.50, with deeper offsets for ships stopping in at least one of two popular ports, Juneau and Ketchikan.
Holland America Line to deploy two ships in Australia simultaneously for first time in 2011-12
Holland America Line will deploy ms Volendam and ms Zaandam in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific in 2011-12, marking the first time the line will have two ships sailing a series of itineraries in the region simultaneously.