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For More Information Contact:  Ralph or Laura Williams

Phone:  402-334-4120

Email:  lwilliams@cornerstoneglobalcruising.com

 

Omaha, Nebraska, November 5, 2008– Ralph & Laura Williams of Cruise Planners – Omaha, has been designated as Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Master Cruise Counselors after recently completing the organization’s certification requirements.  Ralph & Laura Williams are now recognized within the cruise industry as an Master Cruise Counsellors.

 

Ralph & Laura Williams have achieved Cruise Counsellor Certification through completion of a comprehensive program of cruise sales training and product instruction, delivered through a combination of extensive classroom training and personal cruise experience.  CLIA’s Certification program graduates are widely recognized as the foremost cruise vacation experts among American travel agents.

 

Cruise Planners – Omaha is one of more than 16,000 North American travel agency members of CLIA.  According to CLIA statistics, the overwhelming majority of travelers – about 90% - book their cruise through a travel agency, and for good reason – travel agents understand the products they recommend and excel in finding the perfect cruise to match their clients’ needs, lifestyle and budget.

 

CLIA’s Certified Cruise Counsellors are the cruise industry’s premiere travel agents and can arrange all of your vacation needs while providing the greatest service and value for your vacation dollars. 

 

 

 

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Contact:           Ralph Williams

Phone:              402-334-4120

Email:               rwilliams@cornerstoneglobalcruising.com

 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES RALPH WILLIAMS AS A CRUISE EXPERT

 

Miami, 04-Sep-2007:  In their commitment to providing the best sales and service to their clients, Ralph Williams, a professional travel consultant at CRUISE PLANNERS – OMAHA, recently graduated from the Royal Caribbean International University of WOW! as a Cruise Expert.  “We are very proud of Ralph and his desire to continue his education,” said Lisa Bauer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Royal Caribbean, “it shows his dedication and commitment to providing his clients with the best brand, product knowledge and service available.”

 

The University of WOW is an innovative and comprehensive online training program for Travel Agents to learn all about brand itineraries, services, and tools offered by the cruise line.  The University of WOW is a virtual classroom where travel agents can reinforce their knowledge of the line in a fun and informative format.  “The University of WOW is the most robust raining tool in the industry,” said Bauer, “Knowing that a Travel Partner has undergone this extensive training should instill further confidence in consumers that they will receive excellent service from a knowledgeable Royal Caribbean Cruise Expert.”

 

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and two under construction.  Liberty of the Seas, the cruise line’s newest ship, which debuted in April 2007, shares the title of largest cruise ship at sea with sister ship Freedom of the Seas.  At 160,000 GRT with a capacity of 3,634 guests, double-occupancy, Liberty of the Seas sails alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami.  Williams along with his wife and professional travel consultant Laura were invited on the pre-inaugural cruise of the Liberty of the Seas in May 2007. The line also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand through its cruisetour division. 

 

Cruise Planners – Omaha is locally owned and operated by Ralph and Laura Williams.  For additional information or to make reservations, call Ralph Williams or go to www.cornerstoneglobalcruising.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

FROM: Ralph and Laura Williams

Cruise Planners - Omaha

402-334-4120 (Office)

402-312-3074 (Mobile)

www.cornerstoneglobalcruising.com

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSES, DENTISTS AND ATTORNEYS COMBINED WITH FAMILY VACATIONS

 

Omaha, Nebraska, April 9, 2007 – Ralph and Laura Williams of Omaha – based Cruise Planners today announced a partnership with International Conferences to offer physicians, dentists, nurses, and attorneys an opportunity to participate in an accredited continuing education program in conjunction with cruises on Royal Caribbean International and Crystal Cruises.  Through its new affiliation with International Conferences, Cruise Planners is able to book clients on 21 exciting cruise itineraries worldwide, where medical and legal

Professionals can earn between 18 and 24 continuing education credits (CME category 1, AMA/PRA,

CLE and CEU).

 

“We’re excited about this exclusive partnership with International Conferences and look forward to making it possible for medical and legal professionals to earn continuing education credits while traveling with their families”, said Laura Williams of Cruise Planners.  “What a perfect way to mix business with pleasure: sailing with both family and colleagues, and at the same time having access to excellent academic programs, nationally recognized faculty, and cultural tours.”

 

Each of the 21 voyages will offer a unique seminar, designed for the specialist, sub-specialist and primary care physician.  The 2007 program includes course offerings in Legal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Urology.

 

The voyages are scheduled to popular destinations, including the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Canada/New England, Europe, Mexico, Alaska, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia/Russia, British Isles/Norwegian Fjords, Hawaii and Asia.

 

These programs have been sponsored by The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, and have been approved for up to 18 or 24 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.  The seminars have also been approved for up to 18 or 24 prescribed hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  In addition, the legal medical seminars have been approved for up to 18 or 24 hours of continuing legal, nursing and dental education.  Also, qualifying physicians may be eligible for a discount in their professional liability insurance premiums by participating in the legal medical program.

 

If you are a physician, dentist, nurse or attorney interested in joining your colleagues on a continuing education cruise, please contact Ralph or Laura Williams at Cruise Planners by calling 402.334.4120.  Located at 3626 S 193rd Street, Omaha 68130, Ralph and Laura are part of the Cruise Planners network.  Cruise Planners, an award winning national cruise agency headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, operates a franchised network of experienced travel professionals who independently book cruises and other associated travel, and is an American Express Travel Services Representative agency.

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For More Information Contact:  Laura Williams

Phone:  402-334-4120

Email:  lwilliams@cornerstoneglobalcruising.com

 

Omaha, Nebraska, September 21, 2007 – Laura Williams of Cruise Planners – Omaha, has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Counselor after recently completing the organization’s certification requirements.  Laura Williams is now recognized within the cruise industry as an Accredited Cruise Counselor.

 

Laura Williams has achieved Cruise Counselor Certification through completion of a comprehensive program of cruise sales training and product instruction, delivered through a combination of extensive classroom training and personal cruise experience.  CLIA’s Certification program graduates are widely recognized as the foremost cruise vacation experts among American travel agents.

 

Cruise Planners – Omaha is one of more than 16,000 North American travel agency members of CLIA.  According to CLIA statistics, the overwhelming majority of travelers – about 90% - book their cruise through a travel agency, and for good reason – travel agents understand the products they recommend and excel in finding the perfect cruise to match their clients’ needs, lifestyle and budget.

 

CLIA’s Certified Cruise Counselors are the cruise industry’s premiere travel agents and can arrange all of your vacation needs while providing the greatest service and value for your vacation dollar