MIAMI — Travel professionals who make five new Carnival bookings have a chance to win one of 40 $1,000 cash prizes or the grand prize of $10,000 as part of the line’s new ‘Book Five & Win’ contest, which begins Aug. 14 and runs through Oct. 15.

To qualify for the contest, travel agents must enter their new bookings within the contest home page located on GoCCL.com, the line’s travel agent Internet portal.

“We’re rounding out the year in a big way by giving away a total of $50,000 to our valued travel agent partners – it’s our way of highlighting just how much we appreciate the support of the agent community,” said Joni Rein, Carnival’s vice president of worldwide sales. “The contest targets agents of all business models and is valid for all Carnival cruises booked regardless of duration, destination or homeport. This, combined with the number and value of prizes awarded, makes our ‘Book Five & Win’ contest one of the best agent incentives we’ve had in our company’s history.”

Travel agents who make five bookings are entered into the contest for one of 40 $1,000 cash prizes or the $10,000 grand prize. To participate in the contest, travel professionals must enter their five bookings on GoCCL.com within the contest period and may only enter once. Carnival will announce all winners on or around Oct. 29, 2014 and winners will be notified prior to this date by e-mail.

For complete rules and regulations related to the ‘Book Five & Win’ contest, travel agents may visit GoCCL.com.