Debbie Asayag de Albrecht Argentina native Debbie Asayag de Albrecht holds a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, and has been in the travel industry since 2001. Fluent in English and Spanish, and conversant in Portuguese and German, Debbie loves to dance and sing, and has been known to serenade our passengers! She’s been with AmaWaterways since 2005 and currently lives in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Kate Barella Trained as a professional actress in London, Kate Barella never set out to work in travel, though it’s always been a passion. After working in theater, film and radio, Kate switched careers, and has been with AmaWaterways since 2008. Fluent in French and English, Kate lives on the southern coast of England.

Uwe Nitschke Uwe (pronounced “Uva”) was born near Dresden, and studied civil engineering before deciding to make a career out of his favorite hobbies— traveling and hiking. Fluent in English and German and conversant in French and Russian, Uwe’s travel career began as a local guide in Cape Town, South Africa. A decade as a river cruise guide in Europe followed before the “warmhearted team spirit” of AmaWaterways enticed him to join us in 2008.

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Sue Obermoser Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Britain, Sue Obermoser is a 28-year veteran of the travel industry. Before joining AmaWaterways in 2008, Sue served as a guide and manager for some of the largest tour operators and travel suppliers in Europe. She’s studied German and taught English as a foreign language in both England and Germany; is a yoga enthusiast and believes that “happy guests result in a happy crew.” Sue lives in the Austrian Alps.

Kata Paulovics Hungarian-born Kata Paulovics began her career as a tour guide in Budapest while earning her university degree in Tourism, Hotel and Catering. She has worked for AmaWaterways since 2008, and is fluent in English, Hungarian and German. Crediting travel as her “profession, hobby and recreation,” Kata also enjoys tennis, ice skating and her Westie dog named Happy. She lives in Budapest.

John Riley John Riley began his career in the travel industry not on Europe’s rivers but mountains, looking after guests in ski resorts. In the three decades since then, John worked with motor coach tour operators, ski chalets and beach resorts before joining AmaWaterways in 2006. Fluent in English, Italian and French, the native of Britain is a skiing and diving enthusiast, and lives in Hungary.

Kriss Stallabrass Kriss Stallabrass joined AmaWaterways in 2011, after working for a travel agency, a charter airline and a tour company. She’s traveled to more than 44 countries; holds a degree in translation from the University of Ottawa, and is fluent in English, French and Spanish. Kris divides her time between Ottawa and Budapest and is an avid cyclist.

Bartel A. Tourny Bartel Tourny has traveled the world for more than 20 years, including a stint in “Up With People.” Joining AmaWaterways in 2008, Bartel finds it especially rewarding to help others discover the world. It’s something he can do in four different languages- English, Dutch, French and German. When not aboard an AmaWaterways ship, Bartel can be found in Vienna with his wife and young son, or tending to the family’s old farm house in his native Belgium.