RCI launches cruise vacation exchange
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Vacation exchange and timeshare exchange player RCI has launched RCI Cruise, the first cruise vacation exchange in Asia.
RCI entered into an agreement with ICE Gallery Asia Pacific (ICE) to offer RCI subscribing members in Asia a choice of 10,000 cruise itineraries from among the world’s leading cruise liners.
In addition to offering holiday exchanges at over 4,000 RCI affiliated resorts globally, the launch of RCI Cruise will enable its members access to 10,000 itineraries available around the world.
Group RCI’s foray into offering cruise exchange in Asia comes as cruise holidays are gaining popularity around the world. According to the UN-World Travel Organisation (WTO), 1.4% of international arrivals are cruise passengers.
The World Cruise Shipping Industry to 2020 report predicts that globally, world cruise passenger aggregate is expected to reach 18 million by 2010, 22.6 million by 2015 and 27 million by 2020.
“The cruise market is growing rapidly in this region with the influx of new ships providing seasonal itineraries. ICE is committed to delivering the very best value in cruising across the world and working with the right companies,” said Stuart Ockenden, Chief Operating Officer for ICE.
ICE will manage and operate the RCI Cruise programme and provide cruise products and benefits to RCI members.
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