Carnival Cruise Lines' President and CEO Says a Farewell to the Industry
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 15, 2007 — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that Bob Dickinson, President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, will host the final Travel Executive Forum(TM) ) of 2007 on Tuesday, November 27, at Noon Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
As one of his last speaking engagements before his retirement at the end of the year, Bob will offer exclusive sales insight to all travel professional attendees, in addition to an update on Carnival Cruise Lines and his opinion on the future of the cruising industry.
Presented by America's Vacation Center University(TM) (AVCU), the Travel Executive Forum series is meant to serve as an online venue for industry leaders to share their expertise with travel agents across the globe.
"Bob Dickinson is a true visionary in today's cruising industry and he has significantly helped shape what it means to be a travel professional," said Brad Anderson, Co-President of AVC. "We are honored to provide all travel specialists with the unique opportunity to listen to one of Bob's last speaking appearances as Carnival's President and CEO, and we wish him well with his future endeavors."
AVCU has a number of monthly seminars lined up for the Travel Executive Forum in 2008. Norwegian Cruise Line executives Colin Veitch, President and CEO, and Andy Stuart, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Passenger Services, will host the first Travel Executive Forum of the New Year on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Noon Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
Up to 1,000 agents can register for each of the sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register for the Travel Executive Forum, visit .
About America's Vacation Center (AVC):
America's Vacation Center(R) (http://www.JoinAVC.com) is one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond. As an American Express Travel Representative, America's Vacation Center (AVC) is deeply committed to integrity, quality service, and success in every aspect of professionally planning vacations and cruises. AVC is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from suppliers such as American Express Vacations, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, and more. With hundreds of independently owned and operated affiliates in its network, AVC provides exclusive discounts, amenities, and first-class customer service to travelers worldwide.
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