Competition for Cruise Travel Agents

Travel Agent Chance to Win a 7-Night Mekong River Cruise

As AmaWaterways continues to expand and become even more of an award-winning river cruise line than ever before comes a chance for travel agents specializing in cruises to win a 7-night trip for two people on the Mekong River.

From now until Nov 15, 2012, travel agents are invited to take the free, online course at TAU or LTU. Upon course completion, one lucky travel agent will win an unforgettable seven-night voyage for two exploring Vietnam and Cambodia in December 2012. Please visit www.amawaterways.com/specialistincentive for AmaWaterways Mekong Contest information, terms and conditions.

“With the industry moving so quickly, AmaWaterways is constantly updating our ships, shore excursions and service to exceed our guests’ expectations,” said AmaWaterways Executive Vice President and Co-Owner Kristin Karst.   “Travel agents have always played a very special part in AmaWaterways success and this contest is a fun way to keep our valued partners up-to-date on the latest developments and AmaWaterways marketing tools.”

TAU and LTU are designed to help travel professionals ‘learn and earn’ at their convenience, through a combination of online training courses, loyalty booking programs and various other informational and relationship-building resources. Visit TAU or LTU to become an AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist today.

For more information on AmaWaterways please visit:
www.AmaWaterways.com

New Sagaing Pandaw



Launched in Vietnam at the beginning of the year, the new RV Sagaing Pandaw will transfer to Burma (Myanmar) next year to sail the Irrawaddy and Chindwin Rivers in response to the increasing demand for quality river expeditions.



The new RV Saigon Pandaw has only 30 classic Pandaw staterooms and is the perfect expedition vessel for exploring the upper stretches of the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers. 

Two week cruises on the Irrawaddy begin at from Prome (Pyay) and cruise up to the Upper Irrawaddy and then back to Mandalay. 

Ten night ‘Golden Land’ cruises will operate downstream from Mandalay to Prome (Pyay). 



A special cruise, offered once a year, sails from Rangoon to Mandalay and on the Chindwin. 

One of the major issues that make the Sagaing Pandaw very attractive to many cruisers is that the ship is only available to individual travelers and not groups. 



Early bird discounts of 10% are available for bookings made prior to one year before departure. 



For more information visit : www.pandaw.com 

For Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine articles describing experiences with Pandaw cruises, take a look at:

• Slowly Down the Mekong – with Robert Tilley

• Journey into the Unkown – by Stu Lloyd

• Upstream on the mighty Rajang River in Sarawak, Malaysia – by Petra O’Neill

• Along the Irrawaddy to Bygone Times – Petra O’Neill

TRAVEL AGENTS CAN WIN A TRIP TO THE MEKONG

Exotic Southeast Asia is the newest destination in the award-winning AMAWATERWAYS river cruise vacation lineup and now agents have an exciting opportunity to sample a 7-night Mekong river cruise aboard the brand-new MS La Marguerite, with a new “Learn, Book and Win” contest.

Details as follows:
THE PRIZE:
Win an unforgettable 7-night cruise for two aboard the brand new MS La Marguerite, the most luxurious vessel on the Mekong River. Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Siem Reap with calls at Sa Dec, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang and the Tonle Sap River. Experience the richness of life on the great Mekong River, from small rural villages to vibrant capitals. Visit temples, floating markets and much more along the way during your Mekong River odyssey.

HOW TO WIN: 

Each “Vietnam, Cambodia & The Riches of The Mekong” booking made between now and September 28, 2009 entitles the booking agent to one chance at the drawing. It’s simple. The more an agent BOOKS, the more chances to WIN.

For information agents can log on to www.amawaterways.com

DRAWING DATE:
September 30, 2009. Winner will be notified shortly thereafter.