Managing Director of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in Brazil Named President of the Brazilian Cruise Association

Ricardo Amaral, managing director for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in Brazil, has been appointed the new president of ABREMAR, the Brazilian association of cruise lines.

Charged with developing the cruise industry in Brazil, including improved port infrastructures, government relations and travel agent training, ABREMAR also seeks to identify solutions that will increase the growth and performance of the cruise industry in the region.

Mr. Amaral has 17 years of experience in the cruise industry, including as the director of Marketing and Sales for Sun and Sea Representation, the company that represented Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in Brazil for 21 years. Previously, Amaral spent seven years as a marketing manager for Costa Crociere in Brazil. He also has held positions with Oremar Brazil, working with Carnival and Cunard cruise lines, and at Sheraton Brazil.

ABREMAR was created in January 2006, to represent and promote the cruise industry within Brazil and abroad. It promotes the modernization of port infrastructures and assists in educating travel agents in the selling of cruise holidays. Currently, ABREMAR includes 15 associated companies, including Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, travel agencies and tour operators.