Following its September announcement of plans for 500 new hires next year, International Cruise & Excursions Inc. (ICE) will hold a pair of job fairs at its Phoenix headquarters.

The events will be held Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at the ICE corporate offices, 10030 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix.

Positions are available for an estimated 125 employees in sales, customer service, travel, etc. ICE requires the travel agent candidates have at least two years of current Sabre experience.

"ICE's growth continues at a rapid pace and we are looking for motivated, talented employees who demand excellence of themselves and their employer," said Lori Wilder, ICE executive director of human resources.

According to the company's announcement, ICE's job fairs are designed so prospective employees know the same day if they are hired and when they start training. Candidates are asked to bring resumes and references.