CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AmaWaterways, the award-winning river cruise line, teams up with Travel Agent University (TAU) and  Luxury Travel University (LTU) to offer travel agents a free, online course designating them an "AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist." Travel agents who successfully complete the course will be entered to win a seven-night voyage through Vietnam and Cambodia.

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From Nov.1-15, 2012, travel agents are invited to take the free, online course at TAU or LTU. Upon course completion, one lucky travel agent will win an unforgettable seven-night voyage for two exploring Vietnam and Cambodia in December 2012. Please visit www.amawaterways.com/specialistincentive for AmaWaterways Mekong Contest information, terms and conditions.

"With the industry moving so quickly, AmaWaterways is constantly updating our ships, shore excursions and service to exceed our guests' expectations," said AmaWaterways Executive Vice President and Co-Owner Kristin Karst.   "Travel agents have always played a very special part in AmaWaterways success and this contest is a fun way to keep our valued partners up-to-date on the latest developments and AmaWaterways marketing tools."

AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialists will gain in-depth knowledge of the river cruise line, including details on its intimate ships, unparalleled amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations. Other AmaWaterways advantages include:

  • Family-owned and operate, travel agent-friendly river cruise line
  • Generous commission rates; among the highest in the industry
  • Commissions on land and air arrangements, travel insurance and extra hotel nights
  • Exclusive travel agent website portal; a one-stop resource for forms, FAM applications, webinars and co-branding marketing tools
  • Comprehensive marketing and sales support

AmaWaterways' seven-night Mekong River Cruise takes passengers through the cultural heritage sites in Vietnam and Cambodia onboard the AmaLotus and the La Marguerite. Guests can choose to add the pre-cruise extension and visit the ancient Khmer empire in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Passengers will tour the temples of Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After embarking on the cruise, travelers visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery.  After disembarkation, passengers can choose a post extension in lively Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.