Costa Crociere SpA, Europe’s number one cruise company, has announced that it will become the first international cruise company operating in China to introduce regular Taiwan cruise itineraries for mainland tour groups, from January 2010. Offering 15 cruises throughout the year, the Taiwan cruise itinerary will depart from Hong Kong aboard the Costa Classica to Taiwan’s cities of Taipei, Keelung and Taichung.
“The introduction of the new regular Taiwan cruise itineraries clearly exemplifies our confidence in China and ambitions to continue to lead in this exciting and dynamic market,” said Massimo Brancaleoni, Vice President of Costa Crociere’s Pacific Asia Operations.
Picture shows Anthony Lau, Executive Director of Hong Kong Tourism Board, and Mr. Massimo Brancaleoni, Vice President of Costa Cruises, Pacific Asia Operations.