FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – October 25, 2002 – Apollo's annual conference for its recruiting agents, this year held onboard Celebrity Cruises' GTS Millennium has ended, drawing rave reviews from the participants. The annual event is an opportunity for the agents to network, get to know each other, discuss issues of common interest, and learn about new developments and procedures in the Apollo group.

This year, 25 participants from around the world attended the four-day conference, which this year focused on the caliber of crew required for the Celebrity Cruises operation.

The agents were joined by specialists from Apollo, including recruitment and training managers, and representatives of the onboard operations teams.

Participants expressed their satisfaction with the event, explaining that such gatherings make their difficult jobs just a little easier, since with a greater understanding of the end product, they are more easily able to recruit the right candidates.

For more information, contact Stewart Mandy, Corporate Communications, stewart@apolloships.com or visit www.apolloships.com

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