Another “Royal” Blunder…
Imagine my surprise today when one of our RTA’s sent me this e-mail:
Subject: Job Listing: Franchise Development Manager at Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD.
I saw this cool job today and thought you might want to check it out:
Franchise Development Manager at Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD.
I found it on http://www.simplyhired.com/, the world’s largest search engine for jobs.
Am I to gather from this correspondence that while Royal Caribbean is terminating relationships with a select few Agencies they’ve labeled “Card Mills” they have a vested interest in other home based business networks?
“Royal Caribbean MAGICJohnson Travel Group L.P. Magic Johnson Travel Group is the first home-based travel agent franchise network specifically targeting multicultural franchisees and customers. We strive to cultivate organic growth in the minority travel segment and empower entrepreneurs and new travelers across America.”
I guess that includes us in YTB and Joystar? (Although they are focused on reaching out to the African American, Hispanic American and Asian American communities as new sellers and buyers of home-based travel, everyone is more than welcome to become a part of this unique business opportunity.) You will also have an opportunity to “speak to individuals and groups on behalf of customers to stimulate interest in franchise ownership.”
Since it’s focus is minorities, that makes it okay?
I’ve known about the Magic Johnson Travel Group since May of 2006, when it was launched. I was until this morning, unaware that Royal Caribbean still has a vested interest in this opportunity.
At the time, President of Royal Caribbean International Adam Goldstein stated, “Royal Caribbean International believes this venture will cultivate new sellers and buyers of travel in Urban America and fill a large void in the agency community. We share Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson’s vision and enjoy a strong partnership with the multicultural communities we serve.”
With this “Job Listing” being posted on October 20th, well after the Terminations letters have been sent out, I would have to assume this statement is still true.
Isn’t THAT “special”?
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Tags: Card Mill, Home Based Business, Home Based Travel Agent, Magic Johnson, Network Marketing, Royal Caribbean, YTB Travel Network
October 24th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
The difference is that the Magic Johnson operation is not a multi-level-marketing scheme or scam, nor is it a card mill. I understand it to be a legitimate franchise opportunity for those serious about travel consulting.
October 24th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
The Joystar opperation is neither MLM or card mill either.
With $10 Million in booking with RCCL you certainly can’t call that a scheme.
There is clearly a double standard here, and I hope RCCL get’s what’s comin’ to them.
October 25th, 2007 at 5:13 am
I honestly don’t know what to think any more. Does Royal Caribbean? This whole issue has turned into a complete farce. Nobody there really knows what the other is doing apparently. I don’t care what they do from this point on…they won’t be getting my business.
October 25th, 2007 at 5:15 am
We just cancelled our booking a few days ago and will be now going with Carnival. Looks like the bigger will get bigger and the rest like RCCL will struggle behind.
October 25th, 2007 at 5:17 am
I don’t think I would have beleived this if I didn’t see it with my own eyes. What an absolute slap in the face. Congrats Royal, you deserve everything you get from here on out…which if YTB has anything to say about it will be ziltch, nadda, nothing.
October 25th, 2007 at 5:19 am
What about all the African Americans in YTB? What about all the Hispanic Americans in YTB? What about all the Asian Americans in YTB? I guess WE don’t count.
How sad.
October 25th, 2007 at 5:21 am
Thank you for all you’ve been able to uncover here! You’ve done a fine job with some excellent investigative reporting. You have a true gift.
God Bless You!
October 26th, 2007 at 6:42 am
Well, well, well. If it walks like duck, talks like a duck and looks like a duck, it must be a….
Thanks once again Doug for being the eyes and ears on this whole mess. This proves one thing, they are starting to take notice of YTB!
October 26th, 2007 at 8:54 am
This is a lot of revealing, great information and makes more sense now. However, I don’t know how this will not hurt YTB’s credibility. You know “word of mouth” can hurt or help
. I have friends looking to join YTB to have a travel business…I can not even begin to know how to explain this to them?
Has Kim Sorenson had any progress getting an appointment?
Thanks for your info and hard work.