Royal Caribbean

What’s behind Royal Caribbean’s ‘highly surprising’ push into Sandals vacation resorts

Royal Caribbean plans to take a 50% stake in Sandals, a move that gives the cruise line access to wealthier customers.

MarketWatch•Bill Peters5h ago

Royal Caribbean acquires stake in resort operator Sandals for $3 billion

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Royal Caribbean Is in Talks for 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts: Reports

If Royal Caribbean buys half or more of Sandals Resorts, the main prize would be prime Caribbean beachfront. A deal would be a faster route to land-based revenue as it competes with Carnival to provide more land-based experiences for passengers.

Skift Airlines•Sean O'Neill23 Sept

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Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals

Royal Caribbean has been trying to diversify beyond cruises and become a leader overall in vacations.

CNBC22 Sept

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Royal Caribbean nears deal for Sandals valuing resorts at more than $6bn

Deal would be largest in cruise operator’s history as it moves to cater to tourists on land as well as sea

Financial Times22 Sept

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Royal Caribbean, Rocket CEOs Join Southwest’s Board of Directors

Both executives bring expertise in technology, innovation, and commercial strategy, the carrier said.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile11 Aug