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Expedia CruiseShipCenters Recognized by Royal Caribbean International

Leading Travel Franchise Named 2012 Canada Partner of the Year

Vancouver, British Columbia — Expedia^® CruiseShipCenters^® – part of Expedia^® Inc, the largest online travel company in the world, was recently named 2012 Loyal to Royal Canada Partner of the Year by Royal Caribbean International. 

The award recognizes Expedia CruiseShipCenters as a top performing travel partner in 2012 and honors the company for their significant contributions to Royal Caribbean’s overall success throughout the past year.

“Royal Caribbean International is delighted to recognize our top performing travel partners for 2012 who have made significant contributions to Royal Caribbean’s overall success throughout the past year,” said Vicki Freed, senior vice president of Sales, Trade Support and Services, Royal Caribbean International. “Our business is truly about building strong and loyal relationships and Expedia CruiseShipCenters exemplifies the meaning of partnership.”

The hard work of Expedia CruiseShipCenters’ 4,000 Vacation Consultants from 170 franchise locations from coast to coast are the main reason for this incredible recognition.

“We are honored to receive this award from Royal Caribbean and to be recognized as an outstanding travel partner,” said Matthew Eichhorst, President of Expedia CruiseShipCenters. “Royal Caribbean is an important part of our Customers For Life strategy and receiving this award is the result of the strong partnership we have enjoyed for over 25 years. We look forward to sailing full speed ahead with them in 2013!”

Offering award winning marketing programs, the industry’s best customer relationship management system, CruiseDesk® and the power of the #1 brand in travel, Expedia CruiseShipCenters offers rewarding business opportunities for those with a passion for travel. Visit www.expediafranchise.com or www.joinecsc.com for more information about joining the Expedia CruiseShipCenters team.

ABOUT EXPEDIA CRUISESHIPCENTERS

Expedia, Inc., the largest online travel company in the world, has partnered with Expedia CruiseShipCenters to provide travelers a one-stop-shop for cruises and vacations.  Expedia CruiseShipCenters was founded in 1987 and offers the best value in the industry with 4,000 travel consultants in more than 170 franchise locations throughout North America. Named a fast-growing franchise by MSN Money, the company offers flexible, rewarding business opportunities for travel consultants and franchise owners with a passion for travel. For more information on joining the Expedia CruiseShipCenters team, visit www.expediafranchise.com.

Expedia is either a registered trademark or trademark of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2013 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50 and CST # 20893-43

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