Hi Chrissy Cruiser,

My assumption would be that this made logical sense because of growing
competition. Many cruise lines have merged in the past, but now with
slightly different product lines, a natural tie-in can be made to a cruise
with perhaps a pre or post cruise hotel package. All cruise line offer this.
What better connection would Regent Seven Seas Cruises have than to tap into
their own Regents Hotels where and when appropriate.

John



"Chrissy Cruiser" wrote in message
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On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 22:07:42 GMT, John Sisker wrote:

To Whom It May Concern:

We came across this information in the trades and thought it would be of
interest to this newsgroup as well. If this is somehow a repeat of an
earlier post, sorry we missed it. This can always be ignored or deleted.

The merger of Regent Hotels and Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in the next
18
months will involve upgraded suites and décor, as well as new amenities
and
technology.

"Our acclaimed cruise line is evolving to a new higher level," said Jay
Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Homes Worldwide and Carlson Cruises
Worldwide.

The new global Regent brand will encompass Regent Hotels and Radisson
Seven
Seas Cruises, which will change its name to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
immediately.

Regent Hotels, with a growing portfolio of luxury properties worldwide,
was
acquired by the Carlson Companies in 1997.

"Some things will not change," Mr Witzel said.

He said the cruise line will continue to operate the world's only
all-balcony suite with small and mid-sized ships that offer gourmet food.

Happy sailing,
John Sisker
SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
(714) 536-3850 or toll free at
(800) 724-6644 & (pagoo ID: 714.536.3850)
http://www.shiptoshorecruise.com

What's your take on why they did this, John?
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