Listen and subscribe to Opening Bid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Five years after the pandemic brought global travel to a standstill, Royal Caribbean (RCL) has emerged as one of the strongest players in the cruise industry. Richard Fain, CEO of the Miami-based company from 1988 to 2022, said the company's recovery is the product of long-term discipline and a bit of optimism. "I'm willing to accept short-term costs for an amazing long-term ...