Local Travel Agent Becomes Cruise Expert by Earning Prestigious Top Rank in

Kenneth Chow of Cruise Planners completed the required courses to become Princess certified cruise expert.
By: Cruise Planners of Brooklyn
 
June 23, 2008 - PRLog -- Brooklyn, New York– A Brooklyn travel agent has achieved prestigious Commodore status in Princess Cruises’ Academy training program, certifying him as an expert cruise professional. As a Commodore, Kenneth Chow, certified Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Accredited Cruise Counsellor of Cruise Planners joins an exclusive group of travel agents who are now recognized by Princess at the Academy's highest level for their unique qualifications and knowledge as a cruise planning professional. Chow earned this distinction after completing the minimum 25 courses necessary to graduate from the program.

“We at Princess are very proud of Chow’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding our cruise vacation product as well as our worldwide destinations,” said Jan Swartz, Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Sales at Princess. “Travel agents who reach this top level in our Academy program have completed hours of course work to become a cruising expert, which will prove invaluable to providing clients with a great vacation.”

Princess Academy is the cruise industry’s most comprehensive online training program available to travel agents in the U.S. and Canada. Agents who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travelers full knowledge of important details about a Princess vacation such as the different passenger amenities on the line’s 17 ships, the company’s worldwide destinations and the many special programs available onboard.

“I'm thrilled to be a Princess Commodore and expand my expertise about cruising. The knowledge I've gained makes me a more valuable resource for my clients, and enables me to recommend the very best vacation which matches all of their needs,” said Chow.

To become a Commodore, travel agents must fulfill 25 required and elective classes, representing approximately 15 hours of total course work covering worldwide destinations, onboard programs, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, agents receive their “stripes” through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore. Agents can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.

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Cruise Planners has a tremendous reputation for quality, service, and very competitive pricing. Due to our high sales volume, our buying power enables us to offer you the opportunity to cruise in style at the lowest prices available, while still receiving the best service in the cruise business.

Buying travel over the Internet can be a bit mysterious - we'd like to put your concerns at ease. Cruise Planners is a licensed, bonded, and insured agency. We are members of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), NACOA (National Association Of Cruise Only Agencies), and ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents.

When Cruise Planners arranges your cruise, you can feel confident that you are receiving an exceptional cruise vacation. Our goal is to work extremely hard to ensure that your cruise experience meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. We offer negotiated rates with exceptional service and look forward to assisting you with all of your cruising needs.
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Source:Cruise Planners of Brooklyn
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Tags:Princess Certified Experts, Princess Cruises, Princess Cruises News, Princess Cruise News, Princess Expert
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