American Queen Steamboat Company


	American Queen Steamboat Company Honored as Gold Winner in the 2017 Travvy Awards *Best River Cruise Line – U.S.* MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 1, 2017 – American Queen Steamboat Company has earned the prestigious Gold statuette in the Travvy Awards for Best River Cruise Line – U.S. which were held Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Gotham Hall in New York City. The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honor travel companies, travel products, travel agencies, and destinations for their outstanding achievement. Travel suppliers, destinations and individuals from all over the world are eligible to submit their nominations to be considered for the honor of being recognized as an innovator in the industry. This year, over 100,000 votes — the largest voting block of agents in history — were cast to determine the 2017 Travvy Awards winners. These winners were honored during an awards dinner and presentation attended by the finalists, industry leaders and travel professionals. American Queen Steamboat Company re-creates the same sense of wonder, excitement and inspirations of the nation’s early exploration with all the convenience and comfort of modern luxury aboard two of the largest and most elegant riverboats in the world, the American Queen and the American Empress. 2017 will introduce the newest addition to the vessel fleet with the American Duchess – the first, U.S. all-suite paddlewheel vessel with the largest accommodations in every cabin category level on the river. “It’s an honor to be named a Travvy Awards winner as our win was determined by those who know us best – travel agents and their clients,” said Ted Sykes, American Queen Steamboat Company president and COO. “These awards are a testament to American Queen Steamboat Company’s commitment to offering voyages with unique perspectives on America’s history, culture and landscape that are up-close, in-depth and unforgettable; and we look forward to welcoming new and returning guests onboard the new all-suite American Duchess this summer.” On schedule for its June debut, construction on the American Duchessis underway and running smoothly. Deck plates have been removed on the vessel to allow for full fabricated bulkheads for the new crew flat to be inserted on the first three decks. Offering the most inclusive river cruise experience in North America, fares on the American Duchess begin at an affordable $1,499 per guest based on double occupancy. High resolution images may be found at the following link: http://bit.ly/2jVeobT. For additional information and reservations, kindly contact American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit https://www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent. For more information, a breakdown of categories and to view the full list of winners, please visit www.TravvyAwards.com. About The Travvy Awards The annual Travvy Awards, presented by travAlliancemedia, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honor travel companies, travel products, travel agencies and destinations for their outstanding achievement with a prize considered to be the Academy Awards of the travel industry. More than 100,000 votes — cast by the agents who sell the vast majority of these trips to tens of millions of consumers yearly — determined the very best in the travel industry. This represents the largest database of the nation’s foremost leisure-selling, independent travel agents in the country. The selections by agents reflect suppliers and destinations they believe provide the best overall service to their clients. For more information, please visit www.TravvyAwards.com. American Queen Steamboat Company American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) is the operator of the U.S. flagged American Queen, the largest, most opulent riverboat in the world. Longer than a football field, towering six decks in height and laced with fanciful gingerbread trim, she is a marvel of modern engineering. Her journeys through the heartland offer a unique perspective on America’s history, culture and landscape with convenient departures from some of America’s most iconic river port cities including Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and Minneapolis. In April 2014, AQSC began serving the Pacific Northwest with the opulence and grandeur of the American Empressand will add the American Duchessto the Mississippi River in June 2017. For additional information and reservations, contact American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit us online at https://www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent. # # # Contact: Mike Hicks/Arden Hare LOU HAMMOND GROUP 561-655-3836 / 843-628-3426 michaelh@louhammond.com ardenh@louhammond.com

American Queen Steamboat Company Honored as
Gold Winner in the 2017 Travvy Awards

Best River Cruise Line – U.S.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 1, 2017 – American Queen Steamboat Company has earned the prestigious Gold statuette in the Travvy Awards for Best River Cruise Line – U.S. which were held Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Gotham Hall in New York City. The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honor travel companies, travel products, travel agencies, and destinations for their outstanding achievement.

Travel suppliers, destinations and individuals from all over the world are eligible to submit their nominations to be considered for the honor of being recognized as an innovator in the industry. This year, over 100,000 votes — the largest voting block of agents in history — were cast to determine the 2017 Travvy Awards winners. These winners were honored during an awards dinner and presentation attended by the finalists, industry leaders and travel professionals.

American Queen Steamboat Company re-creates the same sense of wonder, excitement and inspirations of the nation’s early exploration with all the convenience and comfort of modern luxury aboard two of the largest and most elegant riverboats in the world, the American Queen and the American Empress. 2017 will introduce the newest addition to the vessel fleet with the American Duchess – the first, U.S. all-suite paddlewheel vessel with the largest accommodations in every cabin category level on the river.

“It’s an honor to be named a Travvy Awards winner as our win was determined by those who know us best – travel agents and their clients,” said Ted Sykes, American Queen Steamboat Company president and COO. “These awards are a testament to American Queen Steamboat Company’s commitment to offering voyages with unique perspectives on America’s history, culture and landscape that are up-close, in-depth and unforgettable; and we look forward to welcoming new and returning guests onboard the new all-suite American Duchess this summer.”

On schedule for its June debut, construction on the American Duchessis underway and running smoothly. Deck plates have been removed on the vessel to allow for full fabricated bulkheads for the new crew flat to be inserted on the first three decks. Offering the most inclusive river cruise experience in North America, fares on the American Duchess begin at an affordable $1,499 per guest based on double occupancy. High resolution images may be found at the following link: http://bit.ly/2jVeobT. For additional information and reservations, kindly contact American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit https://www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent.

For more information, a breakdown of categories and to view the full list of winners, please visit www.TravvyAwards.com.

About The Travvy Awards
The annual Travvy Awards, presented by travAlliancemedia, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honor travel companies, travel products, travel agencies and destinations for their outstanding achievement with a prize considered to be the Academy Awards of the travel industry. More than 100,000 votes — cast by the agents who sell the vast majority of these trips to tens of millions of consumers yearly — determined the very best in the travel industry. This represents the largest database of the nation’s foremost leisure-selling, independent travel agents in the country. The selections by agents reflect suppliers and destinations they believe provide the best overall service to their clients. For more information, please visit www.TravvyAwards.com.

American Queen Steamboat Company
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) is the operator of the U.S. flagged American Queen, the largest, most opulent riverboat in the world. Longer than a football field, towering six decks in height and laced with fanciful gingerbread trim, she is a marvel of modern engineering. Her journeys through the heartland offer a unique perspective on America’s history, culture and landscape with convenient departures from some of America’s most iconic river port cities including Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and Minneapolis. In April 2014, AQSC began serving the Pacific Northwest with the opulence and grandeur of the American Empressand will add the American Duchessto the Mississippi River in June 2017. For additional information and reservations, contact American Queen Steamboat Company at 888-749-5280, visit us online at https://www.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com or call a professional travel agent.

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Contact: Mike Hicks/Arden Hare
LOU HAMMOND GROUP
561-655-3836 / 843-628-3426
michaelh@louhammond.com
ardenh@louhammond.com

American Queen Steamboat Company Honored as Gold Winner in the 2017 Travvy Awards

Best River Cruise Line – U.S.

American Queen Steamboat Company Honored as
Gold Winner in the 2017 Travvy Awards