tourism trends
Royal Caribbean Says Sandals Deal Can Help It Win Half of Guests’ Travel Spend
Original publisher: Skift, published
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What happened
Skift reports Royal Caribbean says its agreement with Sandals could enable the company to capture roughly half of its guests’ travel expenditures, according to the cruise line’s own assessment.
Why it matters
If accurate, the deal could shift how much of a vacationer’s overall travel budget goes to the two brands; travelers booking with either company may find more of their spending routed through the partners, though Skift presents this as the operator’s claim.
Key details
- Claim originates from Royal Caribbean and is reported by Skift.
- The statement ties the potential gain to a business arrangement involving Sandals.
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