Victor Tiffany Named Senior VP of Hospitality

 Hollywood, Fla. – Victor Tiffany has been named Senior Vice President of Hospitality for Gaming Operations of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.  The newly-created position puts Tiffany in charge of operations at all food and beverage outlets, nightclubs and hotels of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla.  He also oversees food and beverage operations and entertainment venues at the five Seminole Tribe casinos in Hollywood, Coconut Creek, in Immokalee near Naples, on the Brighton Seminole Reservation north of Lake Okeechobee and on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation south of Lake Okeechobee.

Through a strong focus on new product development and customer service, Tiffany will be responsible for leisure and entertainment operations including the development of new restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and retail at all seven Seminole casinos.  He will report to Larry Mullin, Seminole Gaming COO.

VICTOR TIFFANY

 

Tiffany comes to Seminole Gaming from Echo Entertainment Group in Sydney, Australia, where he was head of hospitality, overseeing all casino leisure and entertainment operations at the casinos since 2009.  His recent Sydney, Australia project, The Star, included the development of the Marquee Sydney nightclub with the Strategic Group, along with The Darling, a new 5-star boutique hotel, and Australia’s 2012 best new restaurant, Momofuku Seiobo with chef David Chang.

Prior to his assignment in Australia, Tiffany worked with the Nobu Group, where he opened several restaurants including the first Nobu on Hudson Street in New York City and at the Shore Club on Miami Beach. He also worked with Tarsadia Hotels and oversaw the development and launch of the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, Calif.  From 2002 to 2007, he served as the vice president of food and beverage for the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J., where he was a member of the opening team.  He also launched its nightclubs, bars and restaurants with chefs including Wolfgang Puck, Bobby Flay and Michael Mina.

Tiffany is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

About Seminole Gaming

With more than 13,000 slot machines and live table games, the Seminole Tribe operates the largest gaming enterprise in Florida and one of the top gaming entities in the country.  Seminole Gaming employs more than 10,000 people and generates a multi-billion dollar annual economic impact.  The Seminole Tribe has long been recognized for innovation in its gaming and other businesses. It opened the first high-stakes bingo hall and casino in the United States in 1979.  That facility was the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement throughout North America. 

Celebrity Cruises Introduces New Vacation Apps

MIAMI – August 12, 2013 – To bring vacation planning out of the realm of daydreaming and into the palms of consumers’ hands, Celebrity Cruises is introducing a suite of easy-to-use mobile apps allowing travelers to digitally immerse themselves in the line’s modern luxury vacation experiences in all seven continents.
       
After downloading Celebrity’s free mobile vacation apps onto iPads or Android tablets, consumers will find – literally at their fingertips – the next-best thing to actually being on the cruise, with content including:
·        Breathtaking videos and rich imagery of Celebrity’s worldwide destinations
·        Authentic depictions of the modern, upscale experiences found on every Celebrity ship
·        Profiles of Celebrity’s Shore Excursions, designed to make the most of every guest’s time on land in every destination
·        Detailed itineraries and maps of the array of Celebrity Cruisetour vacations, which offer the best of both land and sea
·        Interactive ship deck plans with the capability to zoom in on specific suites, staterooms or venues to reveal the highlights of each
·        Must-sees, hidden gems and other tips curated exclusively for Celebrity by the editors of Travel + Leisure
·        Up-to-date pricing on Celebrity vacations
       
Celebrity’s new vacation apps can be downloaded from celebritycruises.com/mobile.  
       
The new vacation apps are launching just one week after Celebrity introduced its innovative app, “Cruise Lingo,” which makes it easy for vacationers to speak local languages by accessing authentic local phrases and relevant information from their smartphones or tablets.
About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity Cruises' 11 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents. Celebrity also presents immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity is one of five cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL). For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visit www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent.

Royal Caribbean International Celebrates Dual Milestones

Keel Laying and Steel Cutting Ceremonies Held for new Quantum Class

 

MIAMI, August 2, 2013 – Excitement was in the air at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, today, as Royal Caribbean International marked two important milestones in the development of its Quantum class of ships. Quantum of the Seas, scheduled to be delivered in the autumn of 2014, received its first block as the keel was officially lowered and put into place. In conjunction, Anthem of the Seas, Quantum’s sister-ship, had its first piece of steel cut, signaling the first step in the ship’s construction.

“Today is a very special day in the development of our new Quantum class, as we are now two steps closer to delighting guests around the world with Quantum cruising,” said Adam Goldstein, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas coming together so well, and today we not only honor these two very important milestones, but also recognize the years of hard work and dedication from the team developing these ships.” 

The keel laying marks an important milestone in the development of Quantum of the Seas as it signifies the beginning of the ship’s physical construction. During the ceremony, a 430-ton block measuring 59-ft by 75-ft (18 x 23 meters) was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane. Newly minted coins were placed under the keel which then stays in place until the end of construction. Once the ship is nearing completion the coins are retrieved and presented to the ship’s Captain and crew to be placed onboard the ship. According to maritime tradition, the coins are said to bring luck to the ship during its construction and then to its Captain and crew when she is at sea.

The groundbreaking Quantum class ships will debut new unprecedented features, such as RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea; the North Star, an engineering marvel that transports guests more than 300 feet above the ocean; transformative venues, such as The Sea-Plex, the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating and more; and the cruise line’s largest and most advanced staterooms ever, including the industry’s first-ever Virtual Balcony staterooms, which offers expansive, real-time views of the ocean and exciting destinations for interior staterooms.

The Quantum class will debut in autumn 2014 with Quantum of the Seas, followed by her sister-ship Anthem of the Seas in spring 2015.  Quantum ships span 16 decks, encompass 167,800 gross registered tons, carry 4,180 guests at double occupancy and feature 2,090 staterooms.  More information on Quantum of the Seas is available at RoyalCaribbean.com/QuantumoftheSeas.

Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 40-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry firsts never-before-seen at sea.  The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities found only on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike.  Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 21 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand.  World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 10 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards.

Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanInternationalPR.tumblr.com and RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com.  Travel professionals should go to CruisingPower.com; or call (800) 327-2056; and follow Facebook.com/VickiLovesTravelAgents.  For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.

Royal Caribbean Upgrades Guests' Views On Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda Sailings

Vacationers Enjoy Lower-Category Price for Ocean View or Balcony Staterooms in August

MIAMI, July 31, 2013 – The view is looking better and better on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The cruise line known for “WOW-ing” guests with some of the industry’s most revolutionary first-at-sea amenities is offering adventurous families and vacationers the opportunity to ‘upgrade their view’ when making a new booking in August 2013. From August 1-31, 2013, vacationers can enjoy a Balcony stateroom for the price of an Ocean View on most ships, and an Ocean View category stateroom for the price of an Inside stateroom on all of these sailings. The Upgrade Your View offer applies for all new, individual bookings on three- to 10-night Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda cruises departing September 1, 2013, through April 30, 2014.  
        Vacationers can upgrade their view with a Balcony stateroom at the price of an Ocean View or an Ocean View for the price of an Inside stateroom when booking a Royal Caribbean vacation aboard Allure of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, and Serenade of the Seas. Guests also can enjoy an upgraded view when booking an Ocean View stateroom at the price of an Inside aboard Enchantment of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Legend of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas. The Upgrade Your View offer is applicable for all new, individual North and South American bookings. For more information about Royal Caribbean’s Upgrade Your View offer, please visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
        Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 innovative ships, calling on more than 270 destinations in 72 countries across six continents. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. Royal Caribbean provides a world-class vacation experience with a wide range of signature onboard amenities, entertainment, and award-winning family programming.
        Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 40-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 21 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 10 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards.
      For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.

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Azamara Club Cruises Gets World's T&L's Best Award

MIAMI, July 3, 2013 – Azamara Club Cruises, the destination immersive cruise line that pioneered longer stays and more overnight port stays on every voyage,  has ranked #3 among Top Large Ship Cruise Lines in the Travel+Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey.  Continuing to build awareness and respect among up-market travelers, the cruise line has been recognized for a fifth straight year, not only for its exciting destinations and unique experiences around the world, but for its signature warm and attentive service onboard its two intimate ships.
             “We are honored to be recognized by such discerning travelers as the readers of Travel+Leisure with an award that is a testament to the genuine experience guests enjoy aboard our ships,” said Larry Pimentel, president and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises. “Our distinctive destination-immersive proposition combines unique and favorite destinations with authentic hospitality and offers longer and more overnight stays around the world. This has really resonated with up-market travelers and the award is a magnificent recognition.”
        In addition to receiving consistently impressive scores from guest surveys, the cruise line has been recognized with some of the travel industry’s most coveted accolades since its rebranding more than three years ago. As well as being named for five consecutive years in the Travel+Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, Azamara has ranked among the World’s Top 10 Cruise Lines in the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler: World’s Best list and received awards from online cruise resource Cruise Critic and Travel Weekly magazine’s annual Magellan Awards.
Azamara Club Cruises offers distinct destination-immersive experiences for up-market travelers. The cruise line uniquely features voyages with longer stays and more overnights at ports to provide guests the opportunity to experience night touring at some of the most compelling destinations of Europe, Asia, South America, West Indies, as well as Central and North America.  
On board the intimate Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, guests receive exceptional and personal service and the cruise line’s authentic, exclusive and bespoke AzAmazing Evenings events that showcase the unexpected colors and flavors of a destination.   Guests also enjoy fine cuisine and boutique wines from around the world, as well as more inclusive amenities, such as included gratuities; complimentary bottled water, sodas, specialty coffee, and teas, as well as complimentary boutique wines, international beers and select standard spirits in the ships’ bars, lounges and restaurants when open; complimentary self-service laundry; English Butler service for suite guests; and shuttle transportation to city centers in ports, where available.                      
For more information, travelers can call their travel professional, dial 1-877-999-9553, or visit www.AzamaraClubCruises.com. Connect with Azamara Club Cruises on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AzamaraClubCruises, on Twitter @AzamaraVoyages or follow President and CEO @LarryPimentel. Travel agent professionals can access more information and make reservations at www.CruisingPower.com.  
        Azamara Club Cruises is a brand of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), a global cruise vacation company that also owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, and CDF Croisières de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture.  Together, the six brands operate a combined total of 41 ships with four under construction.  They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 460 destinations on all seven continents.  
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Royal Caribbean Wins Canadian Agent's Choice Awards

MIAMI, July 3, 2013 – For the 10^th consecutive year, Royal Caribbean International was voted top cruise line by Canadian travel agents in Baxter Travel Media’s 2013 Agent’s Choice Awards. In the Cruise category, the cruise line earned the first and second most votes in the Large Ship (over 2,500 passengers) and Medium Ship (600 – 2,500 passengers) division, respectively. Baxter Travel Media is the publisher of Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier magazine and has been the main source of information for the Canadian travel industry for more than 60 years.

        “We are honored to be recognized by Canadian travel agents as Canada’s favorite large ship cruise line,” said Vicki Freed, senior vice president of Sales, Trade Support and Services for Royal Caribbean International. “Royal Caribbean has always supported travel professionals and will continue to be the loyal and biggest supporter of the trade. We are committed to supporting our valued travel agent partners and helping them grow their business. Royal Caribbean thanks Canadian travel agents for voting for us for 10 years in a row.”
        Fourteen years running and with more than 5,600 voters, Baxter Travel Media’s Agent’s Choice Awards survey continues to be the largest of its kind in Canada. Registering opinions in 28 categories – including a new split cruise category (large, medium and small ships) – voters selected their favorites between February and April 30 via ballots in Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier; online at TravelPress.com, and in Quebec with partner Tourisme Plus.
        Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 40-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea.  The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike.
        Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 21 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted Favorite Cruise Line for 10 consecutive years in Baxter Travel Media’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
        Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanInternationalPR.tumblr.com and RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. Travel professionals should go to Cruisingpower.com; or call (800) 327-2056; and follow Facebook.com/VickiLovesTravelAgents. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.
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