Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, kicked off Christmas week by posting a statement on LinkedIn that analyzed his company's year, reflected on its achievements and looked to the future.
As we close out 2024, I want to reflect on an extraordinary year for Royal Caribbean Group. We have launched innovative ships such as Icon of the Seas, Silver Ray and Utopia of the Seas, and enjoyed our first full year of Celebrity Ascent sailing, setting new standards for the best vacation experiences.
We introduced industry-first innovations, such as our loyalty status matching program and enhanced apps for seamless vacation planning, and resumed operations in China, welcoming more travelers to sea.
Our vision for the future continues to take shape with projects such as Perfect Day México and Royal Beach Club Cozumel; and new ships, including debutants Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel, with Icon IV not far behind. We also continue to advance our sustainability work, from our Decarbonization Summit to expanding our use of biofuels. These milestones highlight our commitment to innovation and responsible travel.
It has been a year of notable achievements and collective growth. Thank you to our dedicated employees, trusted partners and valued guests for making this year unforgettable. I wish you all a happy holiday season and a new year full of new travels!
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Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International CEOs share holiday messages
Celebrity Cruises CEO Laura Hodges Bethge had a lot to celebrate in 2024. Her cruise line hit record booking levels again, started visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay, and moved forward with its next new ship.
He also posted a Christmas message on LinkedIn.
As I look back on 2024, I am proud of the milestones we have achieved together at Celebrity Cruises. This year, we celebrated our first full year of traveling with Celebrity Ascent, hosted an incredibly fun presidential cruise in the Caribbean, sailed to Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time, and took a big step forward in bringing Celebrity Xcel to life with her. Keel laying ceremony.
We've performed more than 6,000 theatrical shows with more than 500 musicians and 700 artists, served 32.5 million drinks, and indulged in countless crème brûlées and espresso martinis. We also launched the Loyalty Status Match program, allowing Captains Club members to enjoy level matching on Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Silversea.
These achievements would not be possible without our dedicated Celebrity teams, both on the ground and on board, and the support of our valued partners and guests. Thank you all for making 2024 an extraordinary year. Sending you holiday cheer and best wishes for a bright and successful new year!
Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley posted his message on LinkedIn a few weeks ago before Thanksgiving.
As we navigate this season of gratitude, I want to extend a big thank you to:
•Our incredible guests who inspire us to create the most extraordinary vacations;
•Our dedicated crew members who go above and beyond to make every moment special for our guests and keep them coming back for more;
•Our passionate ground team members who never stop coming up with ways to make our holiday offerings even better;
•And the impressive destinations that remind us of the beauty that surrounds us.Wherever you are celebrating, we hope your day is filled with joy and memories as unforgettable as a day aboard at sea with us.
We look forward to another fantastic year full of innovation, exploration and fun.
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