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Royal Caribbean Announces 2024 Travel Partners of the Year, New Destinations

Image: Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is set to open next year. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean)
Image: Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is set to open next year. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 11:40 AM ET, Fri February 14, 2025

Marked by the introductions of Iconic of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, 2024 was a record-breaking, monumental year for the Royal Caribbean vacation brand.

The vacation brand also announced plans for new destinations, Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Collection in Paradise Island, The Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico.

Additionally, Royal Caribbean revealed its 2024 ‘Travel Partner of the Year’ awards to 12 outstanding travel agencies across North America repeat and first-time winners: 

  • Chairman's Award for Overall Achievement: Travel Leaders Network
  • President's Award for Overall Achievement:  Travel Planners International
  • National Account Partner of the Year:  Cruise Planners
  • Southeast Partner of the Year: Marvelous Mouse Travels
  • Northeast Partner of the Year: Fora Travel
  • Central Partner of the Year: Moms at Sea
  • West Partner of the Year: Harr Travel
  • Canada Partner of the Year: The Travel Agent Nextdoor
  • Franchise Partner of the Year: CruiseOne & Dream Vacations
  • Corporate Incentive Partner of the Year: 3D Cruise Partners  
  • Charter Partner of the Year: Entertainment Cruise Productions
  • Caribbean Partner of the Year: Travel Planners / Expedia Cruceros
  • Automation Partner of the Year: Marvelous Mouse Travels 

 

“We are entering an exciting era for the travel industry and overall vacation landscape, and it's a thrilling time to be a travel partner. Royal Caribbean is poised for remarkable achievements, and our success is significantly attributed to our dedicated travel professionals. Their expertise in pairing clients with their ideal vacation experience is truly invaluable,” said Vicki Freed, senior vice president, Sales, Trade Support and Service, Royal Caribbean International. 

She added, “I am delighted to celebrate these outstanding agencies who continuously partner with us and achieve incredible results. As we look forward to 2025 and the highly anticipated launch of Star of the Seas and opening of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas, we are excited about the new opportunities and milestones ahead for the entire travel industry. Thank you for your continued support, and congratulations to the winners."


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