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Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford Honored with Bethune-Cookman University Leadership Award

Seattle, Wash., Nov.4, 2016 — HollandAmerica Line President Orlando Ashford was honored by Bethune-Cookman University at the fourth annual Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Awards Gala inDaytona Beach, Florida, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2016. Ashford, who received the Leadership Award, wasrecognized for his dedication and continuouscontribution to education and the community.

During the ceremony, Ashford was among five honorees who alsoincluded Florida State Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner,Bethune-CookmanUniversityTrustees Dr. Nelson Adams, Dr. Jacob F. Bryan andMr.Rufus Wilson.

"Iam humbled by the recognition bestowed upon me by Bethune-Cookman University,and it is a privilege to be honored among such a distinguished group ofrecipients," said Ashford. "I am a firm believer that education is at the coreof building our future and preparing leaders who will create a brightertomorrow. Supporting education is just a small way I can make an impact, andthank you to Bethune-Cookman for acknowledging those efforts."

AboutBethune-Cookman University

Founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune,Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) today sustains her legacy of faith,scholarship and service through its relationship with the United MethodistChurch and its commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement. B-CUoffers 38 degrees on its main campus and online college. Located in DaytonaBeach, Florida, B-CU is one of three private, historically black colleges inthe state of Florida. The institution boasts a diverse and internationalfaculty and student body of nearly 4,000.For more information,visitcookman.edu.

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About Holland America Line [a division ofCarnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCLand CUK)]

Holland America Line's fleetof 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From shorter getawaysto 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit all seven continents withhighlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigationsand 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 currently has a new 2,650-guestship, ms Koningsdam, delivered in April 2016, as well as a secondPinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam,due for delivery in November 2018.

The company recently announced$300 million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the leader inpremium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiatives and adiverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersion andpersonalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge onboard at an America'sTest Kitchen show; Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times and 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 that comprises world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for ourguests.

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