AmaWaterways’ AmaAcademy course 5 focuses on France’s rivers

CALABASAS, CA — AmaWaterways continues to expand its educational offerings to the travel advisor community with the release of Course 5: The Rivers of France.

The interactive online course provides travel advisors with in-depth knowledge and understanding of AmaWaterways’ French sailings along the Saône, Rhône and Seine and many of their tributaries.

Travel advisors completing each of the courses earn rewards including qualifying for reduced FAM rates.

Graduates of each course also earn a US$50 gift card by booking a new reservation within 90 days of course completion.

Building on the four prior courses, the newest course dives into the details of the company’s French fleet (AmaDante, AmaDolce, AmaLyra and AmaKristina) and highlights their itineraries and optional land packages. The course work is combined with sales tips.

AmaAcademy is part of AmaWaterways’ Travel Advisor Portal which also provides access to a range of travel advisor tools including the online booking engine, promotions, The Travel Advisors’ Sales Guide, FAM opportunities, Seminars of the River and weekly webinars.

AmaAcademy courses include …

Course 1: AmaWaterways, Heart of the River – An introductory course that outlines the history, people and product features that set AmaWaterways apart
Course 2: The Danube River with AmaWaterways – Provides travel advisors with the insider knowledge they need to inspire their clients to cruise the Danube River, “the quintessential experience for first-time river cruisers,” says AmaWaterways
Course 3: Group Business with AmaWaterways – From group savings to creative ideas to attract new groups, this course has need-to-knows for advisors looking to grow their group business with AmaWaterways
Course 4: The Rhine, Main and Moselle Rivers with AmaWaterways – Helps travel advisors successfully sell AmaWaterways’ cruises on the Rhine River and along its tributaries, the Main and Moselle Rivers

“Providing valuable resources to support our travel advisor partners and help them grow their river cruise business remains a major focus for AmaWaterways,” said Alex Pinelo, Senior Vice President of Sales.

He added: “France consistently ranks as one of the world’s top travel destinations, known for its captivating culture, exquisite cuisine and rich history. We are confident this new module will allow our partners to grow their sales through a deeper understanding of the unique river cruise experience we offer our guests.”