Amadeus Waterways Appoints Director of Business Development

Chatsworth, CA, March 14, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Amadeus Waterways has appointed Ana Figueroa as its Director of Business Development. The position was created for Figueroa, whose expertise in the cruise industry, media and business affairs will enable her to contribute to the line’s marketing, sales and strategic planning functions. As the premier river cruise operator in Europe, Amadeus Waterways is presently in the midst of an unprecedented growth phase. The line has launched two new vessels in 2008, with two more set to debut in 2009 and two on order for 2010.

Prior to accepting the position at Amadeus Waterways, Figueroa served as Cruise Editor and then Senior Editor at TravelAge West, the preeminent travel industry publication serving the western United States. She also served as a staff reporter for Newsweek Magazine’s Los Angeles bureau. Her writing has appeared in countless national publications, including People Magazine, the New York Daily News, AARP the Magazine, The Boston Globe and numerous travel-related magazines, websites and guidebooks. She has also made regular appearances on national television and radio programs in connection with her writing and reporting.

Figueroa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola Marymount University and a Law Degree from Stanford University. She served as a business litigator for the largest law firm in California prior to entering the journalism field.

Amadeus Waterways has recently released its 2009 Europe & Russia sailings brochure, featuring 16 exclusive vacation experiences. For more information, contact Amadeus Waterways at 800-626-0126.

Contact: Kristin Karst, 800-626-0126,
Kristin@amadeuswaterways.com

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