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Costa Cruises has once again
demonstrated its leadership position in the Chinese cruise industry by winning
the title of ‘Best Cruise Operator’ at the 2009 China Travel & Meeting Industry
Awards on 31 July 2009. The prestigious award further confirms the universal
acceptance of the Costa Cruises brand.
Initiated by Travel Weekly China, the ‘Best Cruise Operator’ award is the only
all-round recognition prize for the cruise industry in the ‘2009 China Travel &
Meeting Industry Awards’.
Costa Cruises was nominated by a professional jury and won the votes of almost
600,000 readers of Travel Weekly China, which again highlights Costa’s
outstanding presence and leadership in the market.
As the first international cruise company to enter China, just three years ago,
Costa Cruises has quickly established its solid reputation at the helm of the
Chinese market. In April 2009, Costa Cruises welcomed its second cruise ship to
China – the Costa Classica, and is the first and only international cruise
company to have two ships operating simultaneously in the region.
In April and May 2009, Costa Classica successfully ran three chartered cruises
for Amway to Taiwan, which were not only the first cross-strait cruise groups in
history, but also solid proof of Costa Cruises’ excellent operation of MICE
groups.
“To win such a prestigious award shows recognition of our long-term commitment
to China,” said Leo Liu, China General Manager of Costa Cruises. “As the leading
brand in the market, Costa Cruises continues to bring fabulous cruise holidays
to consumers. We are very confident that the new regular Taiwan cruise programme
will provide the next hot spots for Chinese tour groups and MICE travel. We
remain optimistic about our growth in China and appreciate the continuing
support of our business partners, relevant Government bodies and media friends."
In January 2010, Costa will become the first international cruise company to
operate regular Taiwan cruise itineraries for mainland tour groups. Costa
Classica will offer 15 cruises departing from Hong Kong, visiting some of
Taiwan’s most appealing cities: Taipei, Keelung and Taichung.
Costa Cruises will be increasing its investment in the Far East by replacing
Costa Allegra (25,600gt and 1,000 total guests) with the larger Costa Romantica
(53,000gt and 1,697 total guests) in 2010. Costa Romantica will join her sister
ship Costa Classica in China in June 2010, which will allow even more passengers
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