Dear valued travel partner,

She's here, she's ours and she's a beautiful bundle of joy! Oasis of the Seas has been delivered to our ever growing family and we couldn't be more proud. Weighing in at 225,282 gross registered tons and measuring 14,208 inches, we can't wait to share her with you. Click here to view her birth announcement.

In fact, as she makes her way over to her permanent home in Port Everglades, Florida, we'll be adding new webisodes and blog entries to OasisoftheSeas.com each day so you can get to know her before you meet her.

Tune in for an exclusive sneak-peek of everything onboard OasisSM on ABC's "Good Morning America" from 7am to 9am on November 20th. Use this coverage as a great opportunity to host a breakfast viewing party with your clients and introduce them to all the wonders of this innovative ship. Click here for a customizable flyer you can share.

Be sure to take advantage of all the excitement this news is generating for the cruise industry and start promoting Oasis to your customers today. There’s still space in December for travelers who want to be one of the first to sail on this incredible ship.

Warm Regards,



Vicki L. Freed, CTC
Senior Vice President
Sales and Trade Support & Services
Royal Caribbean International®
 
     
 
Throughout December we're recognizing our Crown & Anchor® Society Diamond and Diamond Plus Members fleetwide. As a tribute to their loyalty, they'll get special rewards all month long when they sail with us. Exclusive events, souvenirs and special recognition are just the beginning. Diamond and Diamond Plus members who book another Royal Caribbean cruise, while onboard their December sailing, will also receive their choice of either a 50% addition to their balcony discount or up to triple the Onboard Credit Offer. (Options available on select sailings only.)

In addition, Diamond and Diamond Plus members who sail with us on Oasis's December 5th Inaugural, will also receive a bonus cruise credit, commemorative Maiden Voyage keepsakes and other surprises. There's still space, so be a hero and reach out to your highest loyalty members today. Promotional Flyer
 
 
 
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Do you have an interesting story to tell? Email your story and photos to AskVicki@rccl.com and you may be featured in an upcoming issue.
 
 
HOLIDAY SAILINGS

Run out of ideas for this year’s holiday presents? Why not give one gift perfect for every member of your family? It’s not too late to reserve a wonderful holiday cruise. Over Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or New Years, these sailings bring the festive spirit of the season to the high seas. With special onboard events, decorations, menus and themed shows, a Royal Caribbean holiday cruise is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Holiday Deals
 
2010 CRUISETOUR SALES KIT

Our new cruisetour sales kit is here and better than ever. Serving as both a marketing and educational tool, our 2010 kit is more comprehensive, concise and easier to use. It will provide in-depth product knowledge as well as eye-catching marketing materials for your customers. Order yours today at CruisingPower.com
 
NEW PERSONALIZED LUGGAGE TAGS

To make guest check-in easier at the pier and to allow travelers a smoother boarding process, we now offer a complimentary luggage tag mailer program for all eDoc guests. Qualified U.S. and Canada residents can opt to receive their set of 8 adhesive luggage tags by mail, pre-printed with their name, sailing date, ship and stateroom information just by requesting them online. More Info
   
OASIS NAMING CEREMONY

Join us on November 30th and witness history in the making as we celebrate the naming of the most amazing ship in the industry, Oasis of the Seas. 100% of proceeds raised during this charity event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This is your chance to be a part of the excitement while supporting a great cause. We are offering special Travel Agent pricing, as well as complimentary beverages and cocktails during this once-in-a-lifetime ceremony. Details
 
 
 
  About a year or so ago, at a regional sales meeting, we had an auction for our Business Development Managers. Those who bid were guaranteed a fabulous secret prize and Lionel Garcia, BDM for Central and South Texas was our lucky winner. What did he win? A visit from me! I just returned from this wonderful (and very overdue) trip and we had a really great time.

I had never been to Austin, Texas before and I absolutely adored this southern city. It seems I brought our magnificent South Floridian tropical weather with me, however, because as soon as I arrived it rained and kept on raining! They apparently had been in a drought so it was a good thing and we certainly didn’t let it stop us from having fun.

We spent the whole day in a whirlwind of Travel Agent office visits and concluded the evening with a special dinner for the area’s top sales performers. It was such a pleasure to meet these folks, pictured below. I immediately felt at home with them and highly valued their innovative ideas, feedback and suggestions. I only wish I had more time to spend in amazing Austin. This is definitely one city I intend to revisit… and next time for much, much longer.

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CWT Vacations - Austin: Liesse Schiller, Suzanne Koen, Lionel Garcia - RCCL BDM, Yvonne Kennon
Above and Beyond Travel Inc: Sammie and Bill Wodarski
Accent Travel/American Express: Karen Brice
Leisure Travel Alliance: Stuart Godwin
Hahn Blue Sky Travel: Khlar Eckwahl, Stephanie Hahn, Linda Hahn
(Click photos above to enlarge)
 
 
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