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Stein Kruse, Holland America Group Chief Executive Officer, Receives Seattle Business Magazine’s 2017 Executive Excellence Award
Seattle,Wash., Feb. 1, 2017 —Stein Kruse, Holland America Group chief executive officer, was awarded SeattleBusiness magazine's 2017 Executive Excellence Award at a black-tie eventWednesday, Jan. 25. During the gala at the FairmontOlympic Hotel, Kruse was recognized as one of WashingtonState's top businessleaders.
As the PacificNorthwest's premier C-suite leadership event, the Executive Excellence Awardshonor senior executives who have demonstrated extraordinary, consistentleadership in guiding their organizations to success.
"Thanks to Seattle Businessmagazine for this meaningful recognition and forincluding me in such a distinguished group of honorees," said Kruse."As chief executive officer of HollandAmerica Group, I work with an incredible groupof talented colleagues who show theircommitment every dayto delivering memorable vacation experiences for our guests and creatinga positive impact in our community."
Eachyear a committee of local executives selects the honorees. This is the fifthyear the awards have been presented.
"These outstanding executives inspire us with theirleadership and thoughtful management," said Leslie Helm, executive editor atSeattle Business magazine. "By managing an aggressive expansion while at thesame time nurturing a collaborative culture, Stein Kruse has built a strong companythat contributes mightily to the Seattle community."
Formore information about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional,call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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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 113-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 welcomed msKoningsdam in 2016 and has a as second Pinnacle Class ship, msNieuw Statendam, to be delivered in November 2018. A third Pinnacle Classship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
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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