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sail weekly from their home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. DYNAMIC DUO Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas debuted in November 2009 and November 2010, respectively, introducing a range of unique industry “firsts” and engineering marvels including the neighborhood concept – seven themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. Within these neighborhoods – Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone – are extraordinary elements such as the first-ever park at sea, an aquatic amphitheater, and, for the most demanding clientele, 28 multilevel urban-style loft suites boasting floorto-ceiling windows. Still, the thirst of the American cruisegoers is insatiable when it comes to new entertainment, so RCCL is sure to pack something extra into the third Oasis. Adam Goldstein, president and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean International, already hinted at this as he said that the company is eager to add a third Oasis-class ship to the brand portfolio: “This addition will allow us to showcase our legacy of innovation and imagination to even more guests around the world,” said Goldstein. GHOST OF COSTA CONCORDIA However, while RCCL has a hot product in its hands that has proven quite resistant to the troubled economy, not all is smooth sailing in the cruise business. Recently, Simon Johnson, the chairman of the Passenger Shipping Association, assessed that the sector is likely to continue facing tough challenges in 2013. Johnson pointed out that sulphur regulations will enter into force in 2015, making it more difficult for business. Johnson also mentioned the Costa Concordia tragedy of January 2012 and how it has changed the industry – the backlash from the tragedy continues to be felt for some time to come. On the other hand, when Travel Market Report asked cruise industry executives for their take on the year 2013, they were rather positive and ready to go on the offensive again. The consensus seemed to be that if the cruise business doesn’t have a banner year in 2013, it may have only itself to blame. In fact, cruise executives see excessive discounting as a bigger hazard in 2013 than the sluggish economy or global unrest. In particular, the execs cited rising consumer confidence and growing demand for exotic itineraries as cause for a positive outlook. They were also optimis- 20 seatec 1/2013
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