Royal Caribbean & suppliers host training for GTA agents
Royal Caribbean International and its supplier partners recently hosted a series of training workshops for travel advisors in Toronto.
During the event, RCI representatives provided a comprehensive overview on topics including the cruise line’s newest ships (Icon, Utopia, Star, Icon III and Oasis VII); its new Royal Beach Clubs in Nassau, Bahamas and Cozumel Mexico, and the most recent upgrade to its flagship beach club, Perfect Day at CocoCay, which includes an adults-only addition.
Eric St-Pierre, the national account manager for Canada at RCI, also provided an overview on the updated destination ship assignments, which will see the cruise company bring four ships to Alaska, six throughout Europe, two returning to Australia, three ships sailing Asia and finally, two on the West Coast.
Additional updates from RCI
Further updates during the event included:
- Overview of the Royal Suite Class
- Automation updates, including the new cruise planner and Flexpay
- Updates from Travelbrands and Air Canada Vacations
- Travel Agent Resources (Cruising Power, www.loyaltoyoualways.com,)
- Programs: NextCruise, RoyalUp, shore excursions, drink packages
