MIAMI, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean
International today announced the promotion of Dr. Zinan Liu to the
global cruise brand's President for the China and North Asia
Pacific region. Zinan joined Royal Caribbean International
in 2009 and has been spearheading all of Royal Caribbean's
commercial and operational activities, and significantly growing
the brand in the region, including opening offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong
Kong, and bolstering the brand's operations in Shanghai.
"These are exciting times for Royal Caribbean International as
we continue to build our business in China," said Michael
Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.
"I am confident that Zinan's expertise as a global travel veteran,
his strong relationships in the region, and astute business acumen,
will put us in a powerful position to reach our goals."
Zinan holds a doctoral degree in economics from the University
of London, and also is Chairman of
Cruise Lines International Association, North Asia, where he has been an influential
spokesman for the cruise industry in the region.
Today, Royal Caribbean has the largest cruise fleet in
China and has won notable awards
including Travel Weekly's China Industry Awards, where it was named
the "Best Luxury Cruise Operator" for seven years in a row. In
2016, Royal Caribbean will have five industry-leading ships in
China.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise
brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry
"firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features
an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only
found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style
entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to
families and adventurous vacationers alike.
Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line's
world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service by every
staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted "Best Cruise Line
Overall" for 12 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers
Choice Awards.
Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the
cruise line sails 22 of the world's most innovative cruise ships to
the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South
America, Asia, and
Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by
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RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to
make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent;
visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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