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マイアミのFL 8月8日の肋骨、ヨーロッパの第1船旅会社は、「上海左舷国際的な巡航ターミナル」のおよび中国のイタリアのブランドの100th巡航の開始のための祭典の港からの夏2008の季節の最初の電話のための上海の肋骨Allegraの到着を祝った。 肋骨は中国の市場に「巡航のイタリア様式」の特別なブランドを持って来る中国およびアジアの規則的な巡航を作動させる最初の国際的な巡航の会社だった。 操作は2006年7月3日28,000トンの肋骨Allegraを搭載する上海からのに始まった。 それ以来、肋骨は合計100つが上海の港からのこれらのほぼ40%の中国にあったアジアの121巡航を完了した。 肋骨Allegraは作動の巡航以来の上海に60,000人以上の巡航のゲストをそこに連れて来た。 肋骨の「巡航のイタリア様式の署名の経験の成功を与えられて」、肋骨は2009年3月以内にアジアそして中国に第2船、53,000トンの肋骨Classicaを、持って来る。

2008年に、肋骨Allegraは19巡航、14および公共区域と小屋のラージ・スクリーンの船の上に放送である北京のオリンピック大会の間の上海の港からのこれらの4を作動させる。 2009年の間、80%の増加を表す34巡航は肋骨Allegraおよび肋骨Classicaの31巡航のために計画される。

「中国巡航市場よい潜在成長力がある- Tianjin (北京の港)とともに上海は中国のための主要な港そして経済的な中心として役割のためにこのセクターの役割を」、に果すGianni Onoratoを肋骨の巡航の大統領言った。 「肋骨は中国の巡航を提供する第1、母港として上海を選んだ。 This is the city where we began to develop our activities in China and the results of those decisions have gone beyond our greatest expectations.” He continued, “Since 2006, the Costa Allegra has completed 121 cruises in China and the Far East. Overall, nearly 75,000 guests have taken a vacation on board the Costa Allegra, including nearly 50,000 Chinese guests. These figures are real proof of just how much China and Asia appreciate the quality of the service and the style of our cruises,” he added. It is also a concrete example of the worldwide success of our ‘Made in Italy’ product – 98.28% of our Chinese guests are satisfied or very satisfied with their Costa cruise vacation.”

The Tourism and Cruise Market in China

Tourism is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the Chinese economy. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, in 2007 the economic impact of tourism in China amounted to 440 billion USD, or nearly 6% of the world’s total, generated by tourism. Between 2008 and 2018, this figure should increase at an annual rate of 9.6%. More than 35 million Chinese tourists traveled abroad in 2007. These Chinese tourists represent nearly 6.2% of the world’s tourism demand. Forecasts indicate that by 2010 there will be more than 50 million Chinese tourists abroad and 100 million by 2020.

According to data from the Ocean Shipping Consultants, an independent research company based in Great Britain, the Northeast Asia cruise market (China, South Korea and Taiwan) will continue to grow at a constant rate. In 2005, it had an estimated 440,000 cruise passengers, a figure which is expected to increase to 720,000 in 2010.

Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal

The new terminal, which will become operational with the arrival of the Costa Allegra, was specially designed to dock international cruise ships. Located along the Huangpu River, it covers a total area of 350,000 m², extends over four floors and can dock up to four cruise vessels at the same time. An ultramodern terminal in terms of efficiency and safety, it will be able to complete immigration procedures at the rate of just 48 seconds per person. The area will also include business centers, hotels, offices and art galleries.

Costa Cruises in Asia

In the Summer of 2008, the Costa Allegra will offer short 4- to 6-night cruises with departures not only from Shanghai but also from Hong Kong and Tianjin. The itineraries include the new destination of Fukuoka (Japan), in addition to Cheju (South Korea), Sanya (China), Da Nang and Cai Lan (Vietnam), Nagasaki and Kagoshima (Japan). These short voyages will be supported by longer 14- and 15-night cruises to the Far East, with calls to ports in Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam. These cruises are designed for Chinese and international guests.

Beginning on March 27, 2009, the Costa Classica will offer 31 cruises ranging from 4- to 14-night cruises, with departures from Singapore, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Hong Kong. The various itineraries will include visits to some of the best destinations in Asian countries.

“Cruising Italian Style” in Asia

The Costa Allegra offers its Chinese guests the best of “Cruising Italian Style.” Dining options range from the Italian-flavored Amalfi Restaurant, located in one of the ship’s most panoramic vantage points, as well as in two other restaurants and buffets. All include authentic Italian cuisine including fresh, home made pastas and pizzas. Guests may even enjoy Italian cooking lessons with topics including how to prepare the perfect “pasta al pesto” and more from Costa’s renowned Italian chefs.

Entertainment options feature Italian touches, including an “Italian Night,” complete with the election of a “Mr. Spaghetto” and a song competition during an “Italian Festival.” A special theater show called “Made in Italy” features entertainment inspired by Italian history and traditions. The Costa Allegra shopping area provides guests with the opportunity to purchase major Italian name brands including Armani, Bulgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Antica Murrina.

Costa Cruises is Italy and Europe’s number one cruise line. For the past 60 years its ships have sailed the world, offering the best in Italian style, hospitality and cuisine and providing dream vacations with the best in fun and relaxation. In 2007 over 1.1 million guests chose to cruise with Costa, a record for the European cruise industry. The company’s 12 fleet members, each with her own distinctive characteristics and unique style, all fly the Italian flag and sail each year to 250 destinations in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. Five more vessels have been commissioned and will enter service by 2012. For reservations or more information, contact a travel agent, call (800) GO-COSTA or visit www.costacruises.com.

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Tags: Asia Cruises, China, Costa Allegra, Costa Classica, Costa Cruises, Shanghai