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Holland America Line’s Denella Ri’chard Named to The Network Journal’s 2018 List of 25 Influential Black Women in Business

Cruise line's senior director of tradecommunications and engagement listed among a who's who of top influencers bynational publication

Seattle, Wash., March 21, 2018 — Holland America Line's DenellaRi'chard, senior director, trade communications and engagement, was named asone of The Network Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in Business. Ri'chard,who also is a member of the cruise line's Sales Leadership Team, was honored bythe magazine at a luncheon in New York City Friday, March 16, 2018. EmmyAward-winning journalist Brenda Blackmon served as Mistress of Ceremonies.

TheNetwork Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards honors womenwhose professional achievements have significantly impacted an industry orprofession and who also have made an important contribution to their community.In addition to the awards ceremony, Ri'chard will be profiled in the spring2018 issue of the magazine.

"Anyonewho has met Denella can quickly see that she's an incredible leader in ourorganization and throughout the cruise industry, and her dynamic personalitycertainly contributes to her success," said Orlando Ashford, Holland AmericaLine's president. "Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and beingincluded in this incredible group of accomplished women."

"Weare honored to once again highlight the careers of 25 women who are corporateand community leaders. Their passion for their work and love for community aremodels for all women in the United States and abroad. As we celebrate Women'sHistory Month, this is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of thesewomen in business, health, entertainment and non-profit sectors," said TNJPublisher and CEO Aziz Gueye Adetimirin.

Ri'chardearned the award from TNJ for her contributions to the cruise industry, as wellas her dedication to the South Florida community where she resides. She helps with fundraising and volunteers for Seafarer'sHouse and teaches oratorical skills to high school students through a programof The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She isa former board member of The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis.

Ri'chardsits on the Allied Marketing Committee and is an active member of the AmericanSociety of Travel Agents and of Cruise Lines International Association whereshe serves on the Trade Relations Committee.

"Iam proud, humbled and grateful to be selected among this group of influentialand distinguished women who are being honored by The Network Journal," saidRi'chard. "Thank you to TNJ for this incredible recognition and for bringingthis powerful group of women together to celebrate excellence, diversity andinclusion."

Aboutthe 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards

Launchedin March 1999, The Network Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in BusinessAwards honors women whose professional achievements have significantly impactedan industry or profession, and who also have made an important contribution totheir communities. A "TNJ25" honoree typically is a business owner,or a partner, president, CEO, board chair, or other senior-management executivewith decision-making authority in the corporate, nonprofit (including academiaand medicine) or government sector.

AboutThe Network Journal

Foundedin 1993, The Network Journal (TNJ) is an award-winning magazine publishedquarterly. It provides news and commentaries on issues that affect the growthof business and the advancement of professionals in the workplace for anaudience of predominantly African-American professionals, corporate executivesand small-business owners. Engaging more than 98,325 readers per issue, TNJ isdistributed nationwide, with a focus on the New York tri-state area, while itssister daily publication at tnj.com reaches aglobal audience. For more information, visit www.tnj.com.

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About Holland AmericaLine [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]

Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependenciesaround the world. From shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company'scruises visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarcticaexplorations, South America circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exoticAustralia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popularsailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda,Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed Koningsdam in 2016 andhas a second Pinnacle-class ship, Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in December2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently wasannounced.

The company isundergoing $300 million in brand enhancements to secure its position as theleader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiativesand a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersionand personalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge through an exclusivepartnership with O, The Oprah Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show;at Explorations Café presented by The New York Times; and by taking a DigitalWorkshop powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening atvenues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's BluesClub. The dining experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants withmenus that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed CulinaryCouncil, comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for ourguests.