RCCL Names Larry Pimentel President & CEO of Azamara Cruises
July 06 2009 - 9:39AM
PR Newswire (US)
MIAMI, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd. (RCCL) today announced the appointment of Larry Pimentel to
the newly created position of president and chief executive officer
of Azamara Cruises. Pimentel will have responsibility for the
strategic direction and leadership of the deluxe brand to ensure
its continuous growth and success. He will report directly to
Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer of RCCL. "It
is time for Azamara to stand on its own, after a successful two
years of operation," said Fain. "The onboard experience and brand
recognition of Azamara is due to the leadership, dedication and
commitment of Dan Hanrahan and his Celebrity Cruises team."
Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Dan Hanrahan said, "I'm very
proud of my management team here in Miami and onboard our ships,
and thank them for their accomplishments in successfully launching
and developing Azamara Cruises. I welcome Larry to the Company and
look forward to partnering with him to build on the success this
brand has already achieved, and to capitalize on its great
promise." Pimentel has more than 25 years of travel industry
experience catering to the high-end consumer. Most recently, he
served as president, chief executive officer and co-owner of
Seadream Yacht Club, designed to provide an intimate luxury
yachting experience on itineraries primarily in the Caribbean and
Mediterranean. Previously, he served as president and chief
executive officer of Cunard Line and Seabourn Cruise Line. He also
held the position of president and chief executive officer of
Classic Hawaii. Among his awards and accomplishments are being
selected as one of the 25 most influential travel executives of
America, the "2004 Leader in Luxury Award" by Travel Agent
magazine, and the "1998 Travel Industry Executive of the Year,"
from World Travel Mart. Under the leadership of the Celebrity
Cruises management team, Azamara Cruises has received numerous
accolades and awards; among them, "Best Luxury Cruise Line" from
Cruise One/Cruises Inc., "Best Premium Cruise Ship" for Azamara
Journey from Travel Weekly; and the "Smart Luxury Award" from
Sherman's Travel. About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that
operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises,
Pullmantur, Azamara Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France. The
company has a combined total of 38 ships in service and six under
construction. It also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska,
Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, Europe and South
America. Additional information can be found on
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/, http://www.celebritycruises.com/,
http://www.pullmantur.es/, http://www.azamaracruises.com/,
http://www.cdfcroisieresdefrance.com/ or
http://www.rclinvestor.com/. About Azamara Cruises Azamara Cruises
unlocks the hidden corners of the world for those who desire to
immerse themselves in the rich details of every voyage. The deluxe
ships - Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest - offer an intimate
experience, while allowing access to exotic destinations
experienced travelers long to reach. For the 694 guests on each
Azamara Cruises ship, every moment at sea embodies the pinnacle of
luxury, and each footstep on shore accentuates the difference
between visiting a place and getting a true sense of place. This
year, Azamara Cruises presents the best of enchanting Europe, elite
Asia, and the most captivating Caribbean. The line also offers
unique cruisetours in Asia and Europe. For more information, travel
agents are encouraged to call 1-877-222-2526. Guests are invited to
call 1-877-999-9553 or visit http://www.azamaracruises.com/.
DATASOURCE: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. CONTACT: Elizabeth Jakeway
of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., +1-305-539-6127, Web Site:
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/
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