The Best of Alaska & The Yukon with Holland America Line

Join Denella Ri’chard for engaging presentation to learn why Holland America Line was named Best in Alaska by Cruise Critic and AFAR Magazine in 2019. Our deep history and roots in the Great Land mean your clients will discover the iconic and authentic Alaska of their dreams. Gain insider tips from the experts about why We are Alaska. PLUS, attendees will have a chance to win prizes. You won't want to miss this!

Meet your host!

Denella Ri’chard is Holland America Line’s Senior Director, Trade Engagement and Onboard Sales.  Her team is responsible for developing deep and broad relationships with the trade and the cruise travel industry through innovative technologies, communications, marketing tools & resources, social media, and training. Thus, enabling travel advisors to grow their cruise business and advance their professional career development.  Denella has been in the travel & cruise industry for over 20 years. Prior to Holland America Line, she was with Norwegian Cruise Line in Miami, Florida, where she was Director of Global Product Management and Director of Business Development. Before joining the cruise industry, she was at Hilton Worldwide, where she was responsible for global and partnership marketing, launching the Hampton by Hilton brand internationally. In 1999 she moved to Brussels, Belgium, to launch one of Europe’s first online travel start-up companies, Leisureplanet.  Denella is an active member of Cruise Lines International Association where she sits on the Trade Relations Committee.  She is also an active member of American Society of Travel Agents and sits on the Allied Marketing Committee and ASTA South Florida Board.