Royal Caribbean, top accounts spread some holiday cheer with toy drive

Royal Caribbean welcomed its top travel partners from the Greater Montreal Area to lunch last week at Restaurant L’Osso in Montreal for a special toy-drive event aimed at spreading holiday cheer and supporting local families in need.

The initiative reflects Royal Caribbean’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community and fostering strong partnerships within the travel industry.

Along with its top partners, representatives from TravelBrands Encore Cruises and Air Canada Vacations also joined the event, further demonstrating the strong collaboration within the travel sector.

Guests were encouraged to bring toys to donate, contributing to a collective effort that will benefit Sun Youth, La Guignolée and Entre Mamans et Papas. The event combined networking opportunities with a shared purpose, reinforcing the spirit of generosity during the holiday season.

Melodie Nash, Strategic Account Manager for the province of Québec at Royal Caribbean, said that: “As a mom, giving back to children is especially close to my heart. Today’s lunch not only allowed us to thank our clients for a remarkable year, but also to support kids and families who need a little extra care.”

Lisa Connell, National Director of Sales for Canada, observed that: “As a multi-generational vacation brand, the well-being and happiness of families have always been at the heart of Royal Caribbean’s mission and values in Canada. This toy-drive and appreciation event brings that promise to life.”

Connell continued: “Thank you to all our partners for an incredible 2025. Your partnership, trust, and support made every milestone possible. It truly means the world to us. We are excited for new adventures as we get ready to debut our first Beach Club in Nassau this December and excited for our third Icon Class ship – Legend of the Seas – and our second Beach Club in Santorini, Greece coming summer of 2026. Here’s to a prosperous and inspiring 2026, filled with new journeys and shared success.”.

In the photos

Seen in the TOP Photo: Stephane Bruyere, Croisières pour tous; Johan Marjanek, Voyages en Direct; Lisa Connell, Royal Caribbean; Nicolas Thériault, Air Canada Vacations; Marie, Croisières pour Tous; Melodie Nash, Royal Caribbean; Guy Bergeron, Croisières pour Tous; Eric St-Pierre, Royal Caribbean; Suzy Robichaud, Croisières pour Tous

Seen in the SECOND Photo: Christian Roussin, Travelbrands; Nicolas Thériault, Air Canada Vacations; Lisa Connell, Royal Caribbean; Eric St-Pierre, Royal Caribbean; Melodie Nash, Royal Caribbean

Seen in the THIRD Photo: Christian Roussin, Travelbrands; Lisa Connell, Royal Caribbean; Nathalie Tanious, Travelbrands

Seen in the FOURTH Photo: Philippe Blain, CAA Quebec; Lisa Connell, Royal Caribbean; Valerie Cloutier, CAA Quebec; Karen Bourret, CAA Quebec