Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and a visionary strategist of the modern cruise industry, died Saturday in Palma, Spain. He was 90.

More than 3,000 travel professionals have already contacted the Royal Caribbean group for help navigating US financial relief programs.

Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain agreed to give up his base salary — $1.1m in recent years — and other senior executives are taking pay cuts.

The Royal Caribbean group created RCL Cares, a program to assist thousands of travel professionals in the US, Puerto Rico and other US territories dealing with the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

'Weeks of social distancing are creating the need for togetherness. Making memories and great vacations will be in huge demand when the current situation passes,' Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain said.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. increased its revolving credit capacity and is taking significant actions to reduce capital expenditures and operating costs in reaction to coronavirus.

The bold new 'Cruise With Confidence' policy allows travelers on four Royal Caribbean brands to cancel up to 48 hours before sailing.

Adam Goldstein has left Royal Caribbean after 32 years, most recently as vice chairman, but will continue to chair Cruise Lines International Association.

Richard Fain delivered a frank and feisty yet calming, unifying and affirming message to travel partners in a video addressing coronavirus.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has canceled 18 sailings in Southeast Asia and modified several itineraries on coronavirus precautions. Recent bookings are softer.