Royal Caribbean Celebrates Exceptional Travel Partners of 2023
Royal Caribbean International has officially recognized the achievements of its top travel agency partners for 2023, highlighting the significant role they played in the cruise line’s successful year. The announcement of the Travel Partners of the Year celebrates 13 outstanding agencies for their commitment, passion, and expertise in booking Royal Caribbean vacations, underscoring the invaluable partnership between the cruise line and travel professionals.
Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support, and Service, expressed excitement about the current momentum within the cruise industry, attributing a significant portion of Royal Caribbean’s success to the dedication and skill of its travel partners. “The sky’s the limit at Royal Caribbean,” Freed remarked, emphasizing the crucial contributions of travel professionals in pairing clients with their ideal vacation experiences.
The 2023 Travel Partners of the Year include a diverse group of agencies recognized for their achievements in various categories:
- Chairman’s Award for Overall Achievement: Travel Leaders Network
- President’s Award for Overall Achievement: World Travel Holdings
- National Account Partner of the Year: Travel Planners International
- Southeast Partner of the Year: Travelmation
- Northeast Partner of the Year: Cruise Brothers
- Central Partner of the Year: Magical Vacation Planner
- West Partner of the Year: MEI-Travel
- Canada Partner of the Year: The Travel Agent Next Door
- Franchise Partner of the Year: Cruise Planners
- Corporate Incentive Partner of the Year: 3D Cruise Partners
- Charter Partner of the Year: Entertainment Cruise Productions
- Caribbean Partner of the Year: Travel Planners / Expedia Cruceros
- Automation Partner of the Year: Travel Planners International
Notably, Travel Planners International made history by being the first agency to receive two awards from Royal Caribbean in the same year, showcasing the agency’s exceptional performance and contribution to the cruise line’s bookings.
Freed also looked ahead to the exciting future of Royal Caribbean, with the anticipated launches of new ships such as Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas in 2024, followed by Star of the Seas in 2025. These introductions promise to elevate the travel industry further and offer new opportunities for growth and collaboration with travel partners.
Royal Caribbean’s acknowledgment of its Travel Partners of the Year not only celebrates the achievements of these distinguished agencies but also reinforces the cruise line’s commitment to fostering strong and productive relationships with its travel partners. As the industry continues to evolve, Royal Caribbean and its travel partners are poised for continued success and innovation in creating memorable vacation experiences for travelers worldwide.