09/04/2019
Below is a letter I received from my Royal Caribbean Rep. to keep us informed about how the Royal Caribbean Brand supports and promotes our LGBTQI Community...
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR UNITED NATIONS
GLOBAL LGBTI STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR BUSINESS
MIAMI, March 28, 2019 – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) announced today its
commitment to the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business, a set of five codes
of conduct created in order to protect le***an, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people from
discrimination across business sectors.
“Doing the right thing is one of our most important values, and that includes creating a welcoming and
inclusive environment for all our guests and all our coworkers,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and
CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “These UN Standards are a meaningful way for us to support
equality and inclusiveness, and we are proud to join this global effort.”
Said Fabrice Houdart, United Nations Human Rights Officer and co-author of the Standards: “We are
delighted to see Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd join 238 of the early supporters of the Global LGBTI
Standards of Conduct for Business. RCL is recognized as a leader, and this is an area where
leadership matters. Their participation also illustrates the increasing commitment of companies in the
travel and tourism industry to contribute to tackle discrimination against LGBTI people.”
RCL is well aware of the power of diversity and inclusion: the company’s 75,000 talented employees
represent 122 countries, and deliver memorable vacation experiences to 6,000,000 guests visiting
1,000 ports around the world.