(Chatsworth, CA) AMAWATERWAYS is pleased to announce that Gary Murphy has joined the line’s executive team as Vice President of National Accounts. Based at the company’s Chatsworth, California headquarters, Murphy will report to AMAWATERWAYS Executive Vice President and Co-Owner, Kristin Karst.

“AMAWATERWAYS has experienced a fantastic 2009, and bookings for 2010 are coming in at an extremely strong level. Gary is joining our team at a key moment in our company’s growth. His industry experience and long-established ties with the travel agent community will be a valuable asset in helping us meet the increased demand for our great river cruise products,” said Karst.

Murphy’s experience in the travel industry spans more than 25 years, during which time he served in various roles at one of the country’s leading tour operators, Brendan Worldwide Vacations. He served as Vice President, Marketing and Sales for Brendan, and also served as President of the tour operator from 2001 to October, 2009. Murphy’s prior industry positions include Vice President Marketing and Sales, Miami Air International. In joining AMAWATERWAYS, he becomes part of a company co-founded by his father, Jimmy Murphy, along with Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst.

In joining AMAWATERWAYS, he becomes part of a company co-founded by his father, Jimmy Murphy, along with Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst.

About AMAWATERWAYS

AMAWATERWAYS is the fastest-growing, U.S.-based river cruise line, with ships sailing in Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Known for its innovative inclusive vacations and state-of-the art vessels, the AMAWATERWAYS fleet consists of the MS Amadolce (2009), the MS Amalyra (2009), the MS Amacello (2008), the MS Amadante (2008), the MS Amalegro (2007) and the MS Amadagio (2006). The MS Amabella will join the fleet in 2010.

AMAWATERWAYS ships feature a warm, upscale décor featuring unsurpassed European service and ambiance. The AMAWATERWAYS vessels offer an unparalleled array of included amenities and complimentary services, such as: spacious, 170-square foot standard cabins and 255-square foot junior suites with over eighty-two percent featuring French Balconies; plush bedding with down duvets; flat-screen TVs; in-room “Infotainment system,” with complimentary (WI-FI) Internet access; marble appointed bathrooms, spa-quality bath amenities, terry robes and slippers. Gourmet meals in the restaurant are accompanied by complimentary carefully selected local wines and specialty coffees. The vessels feature a spa, fitness center, beauty salon, whirlpool, walking track on the Sun Deck and a fleet of bicycles for passenger use. An AMAWATERWAYS elite cruise director accompanies guests throughout the cruise. On complimentary in depth local tours an expert guide accompanies guests at each location.

AMAWATERWAYS continues to lead the way in river cruising, with an exciting lineup of itineraries for 2010 including its recently-announced “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong” program in South East Asia. In Europe the line’s extensive array of offerings has increased to 20. New land programs will bring AMAWATERWAYS guests to some of Europe’s most legendary, historic and scenic locations.

For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com or call 800-626-0126.

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