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Omega World Travel and Cruise.com Celebrate 50 Years of Success in the Travel Industry

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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DANIA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega World Travel, the parent company of Cruise.com is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Since opening its first office in 1972 Omega World Travel has grown from a small one person office into a global travel management company and is now the largest woman-owned travel agency in the US. Under the creative and future-forward leadership of Gloria Bohan, Omega's CEO and President, the Omega family of brands has grown to include Omega World Travel, Cruise.com, LuxuryTravelTeam.com, TourDeals.com and TravTech.com with offices and teams spanning the world.

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  • Since opening its first office in 1972 Omega World Travel has grown from a small one person office into a global travel management company and is now the largest woman-owned travel agency in the US.
  • Under the creative and future-forward leadership of Gloria Bohan, Omega's CEO and President, the Omega family of brands has grown to include Omega World Travel, Cruise.com, LuxuryTravelTeam.com, TourDeals.com and TravTech.com with offices and teams spanning the world.
  • During the span of 50 years the entrepreneurial spirit and success of the company has been recognized by numerous prestigious awards.
  • Cruise.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Omega World Travel, Inc. For additional information about Cruise.com please visit: www.cruise.com
    Omega World Travel is a Woman Owned travel management company, a full-service travel agency, and a leader in the internet retail travel marketplace.

Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary Offer Includes an Onboard Credit, Complimentary Alaska Shore Excursion and More

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is celebrating the kick-off of its 150th Anniversary this month with an offer that includes popular perks and a sweepstakes where the grand prize winner can choose from among a selection of cruises up to 21 days.

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  • The 150th Anniversary offer is combinable with Holland America Line's Have It All premium package that includes shore excursions, specialty dining, a beverage package and WiFi.
  • Free Tour in Alaska: On all Alaska cruises from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, guests receive a complimentary shore excursion on the White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad, which is celebrating its 125-year anniversary next summer.
  • On Alaska cruises roundtrip from Seattle, guests receive a $100 onboard credit per person to put toward shore excursions.
  • Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary celebration continues with a sweepstakes that runs through March 31, 2023.

Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of World's Best Employers

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.
  • Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the prestigious annual listing honors the best international employers from over 20 major industries.
  • The full list of the World's Best Employers for 2022 is available on the Forbes website.
  • The company was also recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies in 2021, in addition to being named a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Winner honoring the best 100 U.S. places to work.

Growing Interest in Alaska 2023 as Holland America Line's 75th Anniversary Season in the Great Land Comes to an End

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a full season of 107 cruises and Cruisetours aboard six ships, Holland America Line set sail from Alaska for the last time this year with Eurodam and Koningsdam completing a final port visit at Ketchikan yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 6, before ending at Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, respectively on Saturday.

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  • As summer Alaska cruise season ends, travelers showing greater interest in exploring Alaska by ship in 2023.
  • "As this successful season winds down, we're pleased to see growing interest in Alaska 2023," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • The 2022 Alaska season was Holland America Line's milestone 75th Anniversary exploring the Great Land, and the cruise line celebrated with a "Love Letters to Alaska" contest, new "Alaska Up Close" shipboard programming, a "We Love Alaska" marketing campaign, and two new partnerships that celebrate the brand's commitment to serving sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day "Great Alaska Explorer" cruise for two departures.

Family Bonds Foundation Raises Record $165,000 for Charitable Grants

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Family Bonds Foundation, a charitable initiative of Travel Leaders Group, has raised nearly $165,000 for 2022, exceeding its annual goal by 50 percent. The money will assist individuals in need and nonprofit organizations both inside and outside the travel industry.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Family Bonds Foundation, a charitable initiative of Travel Leaders Group, has raised nearly $165,000 for 2022, exceeding its annual goal by 50 percent.
  • More than 200 grants have been distributed over the past seven years to travel advisors, supplier partners and others.
  • In June, the foundation held an online fundraiser and conducted a raffle and silent auction at Travel Leaders Network's EDGE conference.
  • Helping people recover from natural disasters like Hurricane Ian is just one example of how the Family Bonds Foundation can provide assistance.

VeriFLY by Daon Expands Capabilities to Streamline Access to Travel Documents

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Daon, the Digital Identity Trust Company, announced expanded usage of its VeriFLY digital travel app to allow users to save required travel or event documents directly to their digital itinerary, providing one-point access for retrieval.

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  • Daon, the Digital Identity Trust Company, announced expanded usage of its VeriFLY digital travel app to allow users to save required travel or event documents directly to their digital itinerary, providing one-point access for retrieval.
  • It applies health certificates and related documents to multiple travel legs with similar entry/transit requirements.
  • Previously, VeriFLY users could only access necessary documents for point-to-point travel, but this new capability allows customers to use VeriFLY for multi-leg travel, even if there are different airlines within the complete itinerary to help federate across the VeriFLY ecosystem.
  • Visit Daon at World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam (booth 12.561) on October 4-6, 2022, to learn how VeriFLY is defining the future of seamless travel.

Holland America Line Completes Installation of Industry-Leading SYNKROS Gaming Technology for Casino Slot Machines

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Holland America Line and Konami Gaming, Inc. have completed the launch of the SYNKROS casino management system across all 11 ships in the fleet.

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  • Holland America Line and Konami Gaming, Inc. have completed the launch of the SYNKROS casino management system across all 11 ships in the fleet.
  • Under the new system, guests can enjoy an array of top gaming services that optimize the slot machine experience.
  • The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market.
  • For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or the SYNKROS gaming enterprise management system, please visit www.konamigaming.com .

Holland America Line Reports Positive Results of Cruise Industry's First Long-Term Biofuel Test on Board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels, a leading producer and supplier of sustainable biofuels for the transportation industry, and Wärtsilä, a global leader in power and propulsion technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine market.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
  • "We were excited to have this opportunity to test a next-generation fuel resource on a Holland America Line ship, and we are very encouraged by the results," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • Holland America Line is the first Carnival Corporation brand to run a long-term 100% biofuel shipboard test.
  • Carnival Corporation's German brand AIDA also partnered with Goodfuels in July to run a blended biofuel test on board AIDAprima in Rotterdam.

Holland America Line's 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Returns After a Decade with Easy San Diego Departure

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is continuing to bolster its longer voyages departing from a North America homeport, and the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is the newest addition. The 94-day journey that's been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.

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  • The 94-day journey that's been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.
  • The San Diego departure makes it easy for our North American guests to explore this region and make it a memorable journey along the way."
  • Two shorter segments are available: 58 days from San Diego to Sydney and 36 days from Sydney to San Diego.
  • Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel.

Holland America Becomes First and Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska Seafood by Responsible Fisheries Management

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood. RFM certified all six of the cruise line's ships that sail to Alaska following an independent audit.  

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  • Cruise line first and only to serve only fresh, certified sustainable Alaska seafood with traceable origins on all Alaska voyages
    SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
  • Holland America Line first and only cruise line to serve fresh, certified sustainable Alaska seafood.
  • "We applaud Holland America Line for its long-standing commitment to sustainable seafood and its hard work to become the first cruise line to offer RFM certified Alaska seafood," said Tomi Marsh, Alaska seafood harvester and CSC RFM board member.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.