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Liberty helped Royal Caribbean survive the Covid pandemic. Now, he’s expanding the cruise business and its customer base.
Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel.
Royal Caribbean Group CEO and President Jason Liberty makes waves in the industry with his ability to pull off industry-changing projects.
Liberty stepped into the top role in 2022 after 9 years as CFO, during which he helped Royal Caribbean survive the Covid pandemic.
Under his leadership, Royal Caribbean christened the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas. At $2 billion, the vessel can hold over 5,600 passengers and 2,350 passengers.
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