Holland America Travel Agent Training Seminars

Holland America Line will host 118 business-building seminars for travel sellers in cities across the U.S. and Canada this fall. The 90-minute seminars will focus on increasing profitability through cruise sales, building groups and developing a simple marketing plan for 2007.

Seminar topics include "Selling Destinations in 60 Seconds," "Growing your Business through Groups," "Identifying Holland America Line Cruise Prospects," and "Developing Group Leads with a Lead Tree."

Some seminars also will offer "Alaska 101" training following the 90-minute presentation. Travel sellers also will learn about Holland America's sister company, Windstar Cruises, and its Degrees of Difference enhancement program.

Seminar reservations are for travel sellers only and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in attending must provide the following information: attendee's name, name of travel agency, IATA/CLIA number, business phone number and seminar city, date and location.

Some locations are limited to two attendees per agency. Travel sellers can RSVP by calling 800-355-3019 or by fax to 206-281-0620. For a complete schedule of seminars, visit www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/PublicViewSuitcase/15d496c747570c7e50bdcd422bee5576.