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Royal Caribbean is close to a $3 billion deal to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals, valuing the chain at about $6 billion. The move would broaden RCL's vacation platform beyond cruises into all-inclusive land offerings, aligning with its diversification strategy amid softer European sailings and weaker near-term demand, though talks may still fail to close.
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