Royal Caribbean Launches Home Based Travel Agent Training

Royal Caribbean International has launched the University of WOW, an online training program where home based travel agents can learn about itineraries, services and tools. The University of WOW is a virtual classroom where travel agents can also earn Royal Caribbean rewards and five credits toward Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) certification.

Home Based Travel Agents can register and begin earning rewards at www.CruisingPower.com. As enrolled agents progress through the program, they will earn WOW points and achieve certificates of Cruise Apprentices, Cruise Specialists and Cruise Experts. Completing each level will earn agents incremental incentives such as discounted and free cruises. Agents who complete the entire program will be listed as a Royal Caribbean Cruise Expert on the line's online Travel Agency Locator.

Furthermore, travel agents can begin earning Royal Caribbean rewards immediately through the University of WOW. Through April 15, enrolled agents with the top 50 WOW Points score will be entered into a drawing to win a stateroom aboard a two-night pre-inaugural sailing in May aboard Liberty of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship that will share the title of world's largest.

The top 200 WOW Points scorers through July 31 will be entered into a drawing to select one winner who will participate in September's float-out of Independence of the Seas in Turku, Finland. Finally, the top 400 top scorers by Aug. 31 will be entered into a drawing to select one winner who will participate in the year-end, keel-laying of Genesis, Royal Caribbean's next class of ships. For more information, call 800-327-2056 or visit www.cruisingpower.com.