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Cruise Specialist Caroline Hay Joins CruiseShipCenters Embarks on new role providing business development support to retail franchises

Vancouver, B.C.; June 14, 2007 - Cruise industry veteran Caroline Hay has been named Business Development Manager, CruiseShipCenters Eastern Canada. Hay becomes the third member of the team dedicated to providing marketing, training and strategic business planning support to CruiseShipCenters locations in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. “We are thrilled that Caroline has decided to share her passion for growing the cruise business with us,” says Geraldine Ree, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing. “The cruise industry is still in its infancy in terms of growth and Caroline is one of those people who really embraced the product early. Her experience as a travel agent, product manager and national cruise sales manager will be a great resource to our Franchise Partners.” Hay has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry. For the past eight years she has focused on cruise sales, and has held the position of Cruise Product Manager at Sears Travel Service and most recently at Thomas Cook/Marlin Travel. Caroline is an enthusiastic cruiser who has sailed more than 30 times on a variety of cruise lines and itineraries. This appointment comes at a time when CruiseShipCenters is significantly expanding its operations. Last month, the company announced a long-term strategic partnership with Expedia® Inc., the world’s leading online travel company. In May, the company was also honoured with the 2007 Award of Excellence from the Canadian Franchise Association – the first time ever a company has received the award in two consecutive years.

About CruiseShipCenters: Established in 1987, CruiseShipCenters International Inc. is one of North America’s leading cruise vacation specialists. The company delivers outstanding customer service and value through its network of 100+ retail locations, a team of 1,500 professionally-trained cruise consultants, and a searchable online database of more than 10,000 cruise vacations. CruiseShipCenters is a founding partner in The Magic Johnson Travel Group, the first minority focused, home-based travel agent initiative. For more information, please visit www.cruiseshipcenters.com.

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