27 April 2010

Costa Cruises strengthens Middle East, Hong Kong presence

DUBAI - Costa Cruises is strengthening its presence in Dubai to develop the Arab cruise market.

ââ¬ÅâœOur objective is to invest in Dubai, the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East not only as a regular destination for our ships, but also as a sourcing area to increase the number of cruisers choosing us for their vacations,ââ¬~ said Costa Cruises president, Gianni Onorato.

Sister ships Costa Deliziosa and Costa Luminosa are positioned in Dubai, and will be offering Arab guests a series of dedicated facilities: two prayer rooms for males and females; regional and Arabic food and drinks; menus and signs on board in Arabic; Arab-speaking shipboard front line staff; Arabic TV and radio channels.

A new Costa branch office will be represented in the UAE by Al Ketby Consultancy.

Meanwhile, Costa Cruisesââ¬â¢ Costa Romantica has marked her maiden call to Hong Kong with a welcoming event hosted by Dario Rustico, sales and marketing director of Costa Cruisesââ¬â¢ Pacific Asia operations

Costa Cruises will offer a total of 97 sailings in Asia in 2010 and the Costa Romantica is expected to bring more than 50,000 additional tourists to the region.

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