SEATTLE, Feb. 1, 2017 /CNW/ -- Stein Kruse, Holland
America Group chief executive officer, was awarded Seattle Business
magazine's 2017 Executive Excellence Award at a black-tie event
Wednesday, Jan. 25. During the gala
at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Kruse was recognized as one of
Washington State's top business
leaders.
As the Pacific Northwest's premier C-suite leadership event, the
Executive Excellence Awards honor senior executives who have
demonstrated extraordinary, consistent leadership in guiding their
organizations to success.
"Thanks to Seattle Business magazine for this meaningful
recognition and for including me in such a distinguished group of
honorees," said Kruse. "As chief executive officer of Holland
America Group, I work with an incredible group of talented
colleagues who show their commitment every day to delivering
memorable vacation experiences for our guests and creating a
positive impact in our community."
Each year a committee of local executives selects the honorees.
This is the fifth year the awards have been presented.
"These outstanding executives inspire us with their leadership
and thoughtful management," said Leslie
Helm, executive editor at Seattle Business magazine. "By
managing an aggressive expansion while at the same time nurturing a
collaborative culture, Stein Kruse
has built a strong company that contributes mightily to the
Seattle community."
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/y4amnsfy.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a as second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge onboard at an America's Test Kitchen show;
Explorations Café, powered by The New York
Times and Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
CONTACT:
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Sally
Andrews
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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