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I am pleased to report that in 2007 we received a national award recognizing our effective implementation and execution of ServSafe,
the responsible alcohol service program we launched in partnership with the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation.
Similarly, we have further enhanced our highly respected SeaPass program to better track guests as they board or disembark their cruise.
These strategies will enhance guests’ vacation experiences, safeguard our employees and reduce overall costs. We are indebted to the
Environmental, Safety & Security Committee of the Board of Directors for their wisdom and support in these areas.
In a similar vein, our approach to corporate governance extends beyond legal compliance to providing a framework for strengthening our
culture of business integrity, accountability and responsible business practices. Good corporate governance begins with a Board of Directors
and management who are committed and engaged. Our Audit Committee and our Nominating and Directors’ Affairs Committee establish
and monitor standards and policies for ethics, business practices and compliance that govern our company. Under these standards
and policies, we then set business goals to ensure that our company’s leadership is responsive, empowered and institutes strong financial
controls. We also maintain aggressive processes and procedures to ensure that our disclosures and our processes are more transparent.
43,000 Strong
Thanks to the efforts of our 43,000 employees, we have grown our company, solidified our leading role in the cruise business, and developed
strategies that will grow our business around the world.
For 2007, we can already see that we will face many challenges, but we can also see clearly many wonderful opportunities. With the integra-
tion of Pullmantur, the delivery of
Liberty of the Seas
, a full year of
Freedom of the Seas
, the inauguration of our new ultra-premium cruise
line, and the associated vessel realignments we have announced, our company should continue its strong momentum.
I’m deeply grateful to the members of our Board of Directors for their leadership, guidance and vision. I also thank you, our shareholders,
for your continued support of our great company.
Sincerely,
Richard D. Fain
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
6 ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.6 ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
MURANO, A NEW SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
ON REVITALIZED
CELEBRITY CENTURY