New “Alaska Up Shut” programming and sustainable seafood certification spotlight anniversary season
SEATTLE, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Following a full season of 107 cruises and Cruisetours aboard six ships, Holland America Line set sail from Alaska for the final time this 12 months with Eurodam and Koningsdam finishing a ultimate port go to at Ketchikan yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 6, earlier than ending at Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, respectively on Saturday.
Westerdam in Glacier Bay, Alaska. (PRNewsfoto/Holland America Line)
“As this profitable season winds down, we’re happy to see rising curiosity in Alaska 2023,” mentioned Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line. “Alaska is a bucket-list vacation spot and persons are excited to journey extra. We’re seeing bookings effectively above ranges from comparable intervals within the seasons previous to the business pause.”
The 2022 Alaska season was Holland America Line’s milestone seventy fifth Anniversary exploring the Nice Land, and the cruise line celebrated with a “Love Letters to Alaska” contest, new “Alaska Up Shut” shipboard programming, a “We Love Alaska” advertising and marketing marketing campaign, and two new partnerships that commemorate the model’s dedication to serving sustainable Alaska seafood.
“Holland America Line’s seventy fifth Anniversary in Alaska acquired off to an unimaginable begin with Koningsdam as the primary ship again in Canada in additional than two years, and we stored constructing momentum with new immersive programming, partnerships that targeted sustainability and extra,” added Antorcha. “No different cruise line can ship Alaska like Holland America Line, and this season we targeted all of our experience and fervour on giving company a memorable Alaska expertise that touched all components of their trip, from enrichment to culinary to shoreside excursions.”
Koningsdam First Ship to Resume Cruising in Canada Initially of the season on April 8, Koningsdam grew to become the primary cruise ship to return to Canada in over two years with a name at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The ship’s name marked 905 days since a cruise ship has visited the port, and it additionally was a maiden name for the ship. The subsequent day Koningsdam arrived at Vancouver for the beginning of its Alaska season.
‘Alaska Up Shut’ Immerses Friends within the Native Tradition Holland America Line launched its “Alaska Up Shut” program that deeply immerses company on Alaska cruises within the native tradition with genuine onboard programming, cruise actions and award-winning shore excursions. The unique experiences are delivered via specialists main workshops and lectures from those that know Alaska greatest, EXC Talks exploring the tales of actual Alaskans, excursions highlighting the most effective of every vacation spot, and positive eating occasions showcasing the culinary traditions of the area.
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Partnership with Alaska Seafood Advertising and marketing Institute Holland America Line partnered with Alaska Seafood Advertising and marketing Institute (ASMI) to spotlight the road’s management and dedication to sustainably sourced native seafood. The primary formal partnership of its sort between ASMI, the state of Alaska and Alaska’s fishing business, and a serious cruise line highlights Holland America Line’s use of Alaska seafood solely on all six ships serving the Nice Land.
To have fun, Holland America Line launched three new seafood dishes created by Culinary Council Member Ethan Stowell: a fried Alaska cod sandwich, Alaskan salmon chop and roasted fennel crusted Alaska halibut. That is along with a number of Alaska seafood dishes which can be already on menus all through the ships. On any Alaska cruise, the road serves greater than: 2,000 kilos of Alaska Salmon; 1,000 kilos of Alaska cod; 800 kilos of Alaska halibut; 500 kilos of Alaska rockfish; and a lot extra.
Licensed by Accountable Fisheries Administration Holland America Line was awarded Accountable Fisheries Administration (RFM) certification — making it the primary cruise line to realize this distinguished credential by serving solely contemporary, licensed sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood. RFM licensed all six of the cruise line’s ships that sail to Alaska following an unbiased audit. RFM is a third-party certification program for wild-capture fisheries and is aligned with the United Nations Meals and Agriculture Group (FAO) Code of Conduct for Accountable Fisheries
Followers Profess Ardour for Alaska in ‘Love Letters to Alaska‘ Contest On Valentine’s Day 2022 Holland America Line launched a “Love Letters to Alaska” contest in celebration on the seventy fifth Anniversary. Greater than 40,000 hopefuls submitted a letter professing their love for Alaska or why they want to go to. Chosen as the most effective of the most effective by a panel of judges who’ve a connection to Alaska, Washington state or the cruise line, Deborah Thelwell from Phoenix, Arizona, was named the grand prize winner of a seven-day Holland America Line Alaska cruise for 2 in a Neptune Suite.
‘We Love Alaska’ Marketing campaign With 75 years of Alaska exploration, Holland America Line wished to indicate the locals its devotion to the area by having all six Alaska ships proudly show a brand new “We Love Alaska” emblem under the Bridge. Holland America Line inspired company to snap a photograph of the ship with the brand and put up to social media.
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2023 Alaska Season From April via September 2023, company can discover Alaska on 121 cruises aboard six Holland America Line ships. Along with seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing again the favored 14-day “Nice Alaska Explorer” cruise for 2 departures. For explorers who wish to journey farther into the Nice Land, 16 completely different Cruisetours mix a three-, four- or seven-day Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali Nationwide Park. Holland America Line is the one cruise line that extends land excursions as much as the unspoiled reaches of Canada’sYukon Territory.
For extra details about Holland America Line, seek the advice of a journey advisor, name 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or go to hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)] Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and real connections to the locations. Providing a perfect mid-sized ship expertise, its fleet visits practically 400 ports in 114 international locations all over the world and has shared the fun of Alaska for 75 years — longer than another cruise line. Holland America Line’s 11 vessels characteristic a various vary of enriching actions and facilities targeted on vacation spot immersion and customized journey. One of the best stay music at sea fills every night at Music Stroll, and eating venues characteristic unique choices from a Culinary Council of world-famous cooks.
Mom or Dad is at work all day, or out of the picture altogether. The spouse is at home taking care of the kiddos but needs to get out of the house to work or pursue an education. There is just one obstacle, but it is a big one – day care. In Alaska and throughout the nation quality day care is hard to find and expensive.
J. Howard Miller’s “We Can Do It!”, also called “Rosie the Riveter” after the iconic figure of a strong female war production worker. (U.S. Office for Emergency Management image)
Imagine the issue resolved. Imagine that high quality day care is widely available and jaw-droppingly inexpensive at about $8 to $10 per child per day. Day care includes snacks and a hot lunch. It includes a ratio of 1 to 10, staff to children. And it includes basic health care.
The day care facility may be a new building specifically built as a fully equipped modern day care center, or it may be a local school building. It opens early and stays open late to accommodate elastic work schedules. Some day care facilities are open 24 hours a day, six days a week. At the end of the day, select day care centers send home an evening meal for the parent and children.
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Impossible but tantalizing daydream? No, not a mere daydream — part of our American history. Parents demanded it. Politicians wanted it. And it was done. For a few brief years the United States had a generously funded day care program across the nation.
Early in the 1940s the United States had hurled itself into war against the Axis powers. The men were gone, engaged in the war effort. Graphics of Rosie the Riveter were everywhere, urging women to replace men in critical war industries. Maybe Rosie didn’t have children, or maybe she had a kindly mother who watched her children while she was hammering rivets. But millions of real women were alone at home with their children. How could they work full-time in war industries and be full-time mothers at the same time? As the New York Times reported in 2019:
“The major source of funding to remedy this came from the Lanham Act of 1940, which enabled a number of social programs during the war years. Beginning in 1942, the Lanham Act funded the Federal Works Agency to provide group child care in areas of ‘war impact.’ But far from instantly setting up a cheerful child care center on every block, the act created a complex patchwork of public and private entities, which in some cases sustained existing centers, and in others allowed communities to set up new ones.”
According to a report by the Congressional Research Service, even at the outset of the program the “need for the child care centers was estimated to be much greater than the services provided.” Nevertheless, it was an extraordinary accomplishment:
“The wartime child care programs were locally planned… Overall, as many as 635 communities across the nation were granted funds to operate one or more centers. Projects included programs for preschool and school-age children. In July 1944, when the wartime child care program reached its apex, 52,440 preschoolers and 76,917 school-age children were enrolled.”
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By mid-1945 it was clear that the Allies had won the war. The prevailing male sentiment was that it was time for Rosie the Riveter and her female factory colleagues to pack up and go back home. They were urged to take their “traditional” place in the kitchen and give the factory jobs back to men. And to make sure the women did that, politicians immediately slashed funds for national day care, quickly dismantling the program. Pushback ensued. Women and children demonstrated in the streets. There were write-in campaigns, according to the CRS report:
“Approximately one month after this announcement, the FWA [Federal Works Agency] reported it had received communications from 26 states and the District of Columbia (1,155 letters, 318 wires, 794 postcards and petitions signed by 3,647 individuals), urging continuation of the program. Principal reasons given were the need of servicemen’s wives to continue employment until their husbands returned, the ongoing need of mothers who were the sole support of their children, and a lack of inadequacy of other forms of care in the community.”
Nevertheless, sexism and discrimination prevailed. Within a few short years most of the national day care program had been wiped out. Vestiges remained through the 1960s, mostly in California. Then the national day care program was entirely gone.
So here we are today. Day care woes abound. Tax breaks and other marginal incentives of today cannot build a national day care program. However, eight decades ago the Federal Works Agency did. We have the precedent and the need but lack politicians with the vision.
Boaters anchor in Juneau’s harbor to watch its Fourth of July fireworks. (Heather Bryant/KTOO)
The Fourth of July often brings thoughts of festive celebrations like parades, picnics and fireworks, but what does honoring the nation’s independence mean? What are our rights, but also our responsibilities to a healthy democracy? How do you reflect on what freedom means, and what’s the best way for us all to move forward as a united nation? We discuss historical and philosophical context on our democracy and what freedom requires of us all on this next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.
This winter, we’re expanding our guests’ options with nonstop service to two exciting international destinations
Alaska Airlines is excited to announce an expansion of our international network with two new Mexico destinations starting this winter. We’ll soon start flying between Los Angeles and breathtaking La Paz, as the only U.S. carrier serving the coastal Mexican destination. We’ll also become the only U.S. airline to offer daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the bustling city of Monterrey when we begin service in February.
During the winter months, our guests search for warm-weather travel destinations. Our new nonstop service to La Paz (LAP) and Monterrey (MTY) caters to that demand by offering our guests the perfect escape to sunny skies, a vibrant city experience and warm hospitality. It’s never too early to start booking your winter vacation. Tickets are available starting the afternoon of July 3 on alaskaair.com.
We recently celebrated 35 years of service to Mexico and are proud to connect travelers with the rich culture and natural beauty of the country. We look forward to continuing to serve as the carrier of choice from the West Coast, especially as we prepare to start service to these popular destinations in Mexico,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines.
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We’re proud to be the #1 U.S. carrier with the most flights, seats and nonstop routes to Mexico from the West Coast. This announcement continues our longstanding commitment and plans for growth in the region.
Our new nonstop service to LAP and MTY from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) enables guests to easily connect from cities across our network. From our hub at LAX, we continue to offer the most flights to the most destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean of any carrier – which includes almost 16 average daily departures this winter to 15 cities throughout the region.
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La Paz, Mexico
This year, we will become the only carrier offering nonstop service between the United States and La Paz where you’ll find some of the world’s best diving and sport fishing. We’re excited to offer flights year-round with service up to three times weekly.
“We appreciate Alaska Airlines’ confidence in investing in the virtues of La Paz and providing it with the opportunity to expand its borders by connecting with the United States. Especially with its flight to Los Angeles, California, which we are sure will be a success,” said Maribel Collins, minister of tourism and economy of Baja California Sur. “For the Government of Baja California Sur, tourism is one of the pillars that drives the state’s economy. Therefore, we are highly committed to promoting actions that benefit this important sector through our tourism trusts, which day by day seek alliances for the benefit of all.”
“Connecting La Paz with Los Angeles is an important step for internationalizing this airport which has grown passengers significantly over the past three years. We thank Alaska Airlines for offering this flight to one of the most beautiful destinations in Mexico and look forward to welcoming travelers to La Paz and continuing to provide greater ease for foreign tourists to visit this city,” said Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of the Pacific Airport Group.
Monterrey, Mexico
We’re adding daily service from Los Angeles to Monterrey, Mexico’s second-largest metro area. The popular destination offers dramatic peaks of the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountain range and a vibrant food scene, including several Michelin-starred restaurants. Immerse yourself in history with a visit to one of the city’s many museums or satisfy your love for the outdoors with a visit to the Huasteca Canyon, a popular rock climbing area located on the outskirts of the city.
We are pleased to announce that Alaska Airlines will begin operations from Monterrey Airport to Los Angeles, expanding its services from our airports along with Mazatlan and Zihuatanejo,” said Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte. “Through LAX, this new route will offer access to new destinations on the West Coast, as we continue to increase international connectivity from Monterrey to meet both business and leisure travel demand.”
Whether traveling for pleasure or business, our guests can take advantage of a premium travel experience on any Alaska flight with no change fees, the most legroom in First Class* and Premium Class, the most generous Mileage Plan with the fastest path to elite status, high-quality West Coast-inspired food and a premium selection of beverages. Our guests can also buy tickets and earn Mileage Plan miles with our domestic and Global Partners directly at alaskair.com.
Alaska Airlines is making it easier for you to plan your next trip while saving money and earning Mileage Plan miles. Bundle flights, hotels, car rentals and experiences at Alaska Vacations, find deals car rentals on Alaska Car Rentals and book your next adventure while earning 4 miles for every $1 spent on GetYourGuide.
*Out of any U.S. legacy airline excluding lie-flat seats
