SINGAPORE : Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is named the Best Cruise Operator

at the TTG Travel Awards, 2012 for five years in a row. The company was presented the award at the 23rd Annual TTG Travel Awards 2012 Ceremony & Gala Dinner in Bangkok, Thailand this evening.

Royal Caribbean has been voted unanimously by readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG India, TTG-BTmice China and TTGmice for the Award.  The TTG Travel Awards are given out annually to honour organizations in Asia Pacific’s travel industry for their strong commitment towards service excellence.

Royal Caribbean won the award for offering the best product, services and facilities.  This is exemplified by its Asian-based Legend of the Seas’ and Voyager of the Seas’ innovative and family-friendly onboard offerings such as their signature rock-climbing wall, ice skating rink and Royal Promenade as well as multiple homeports in the region which makes cruising convenient and attractive for its guests. This award also recognises Royal Caribbean for the most professional sales and marketing team in terms of innovative ideas and servicing.

Kelvin Tan, Regional Director, Asia Pacific of Royal Caribbean who received the Award, said, “Winning this prestigious award for five years in a row is a significant milestone for Royal Caribbean, a strong testimonial of our products and services by our trade partners.  This achievement underscores our continued efforts in offering newer and more exciting choices to both consumers and travel agents, which drives our unprecedented presence in Asia today in terms of ship numbers, size and brands.  We are very encouraged by your confidence in our ships and services and together one day, we can realize our dream of making cruising the Number One vacation option for everyone.”

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Gautam Chadha, Chief Executive, TIRUN Travel Marketing, and India Representative, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said, “We are overwhelmed to receive such honours that exhibits the trust and confidence of our most valuable guests and travel agents. We would like to thank them for their invaluable support and commitment over the years. Royal Caribbean takes the world stage as one true global cruise brand, with such encouragements and achievements adding to our name each year.”

Royal Caribbean is expanding her presence in Asia this year with the new arrivals of Voyager of the Seas in May, the largest and most innovative cruise ship based in the region, as well as Celebrity Millennium and Azamara Journey this November and December respectively.  Its Legend of the Seas will be starting her final seasons in Hong Kong and Singapore this October, to complete her long-running Asian deployment next April.