Travel Professionals of Color National Association and Carnival Cruise Lines Agrees on National Sales Contract

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TPOC Association chooses Carnival Cruise Lines as preferred supplier

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's most popular cruise line, and TPOC, a
four- year old association, have agreed on a national accounts sales
agreement for 2007, making Carnival Cruise Lines the preferred cruise
supplier for the TPOC Association member agencies. TPOC promotes education,
training and networking opportunities for minority travel professionals.
TPOC member travel agents have selected Carnival Cruise Lines as their first
choice for both individual and group cruise business.

Members of TPOC feel that partnering with carnival is a great fit since a
large per cent of TPOC agents specialize in selling cruises and group
travel. Members also feel that
Carnival offers a great value for their product and provides more choices of
on board activities for their group clients, making it easier for member
agents to increase sales.

"TPOC is very excited to have Carnival as their preferred cruise supplier
and is looking forward to a productive partnership" said Charlotte Haymore,
President of TPOC. Haymore added that the association is looking forward to
Carnival Cruise Lines participating in the 5th annual TPOC conference and
trade show which will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida April 19 - 22,
2007.

Travel professionals and exhibitors who are interested in learning more
about the conference, agents interested in submitting a survey form for a
FREE listing in the Minority Travel Agents Directory or anyone wanting to
register for the conference are asked to visit the organization's web site
at www.tpoc.org, or call 1-800-901-1259.

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