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Royal Caribbean Group Invites Crew to Enter 2026 Talent Competition

The annual RCG Center Stage program gives employees an opportunity to perform and represent their ships.

The fleetwide initiative combines digital coursework, practical assignments and group discussions focused on five management skills.

Sea arrivals accounted for 86.5% of total visitor traffic as officials expanded passenger monitoring and public-health surveillance.

The biennial industry conference will make its first visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on September 16–17, 2026.