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Costa Cruises Named “Asia Best Cruise Line” at Asia Cruise Awards in Jeju

Hong Kong, August 31,2015 – Costa Cruises, thefirst international cruise line to enter Asia Pacific and China in 2006,announced it has been recognized as “Asia Best Cruise Line” for its industryleadership in the inaugural Asia Cruise Awards organized by Asia Cruise ForumJeju Organising Committee & the Asia Cruise Leaders Network (ACLN). Ms.Helen Huang, General Manager China, Costa Cruises Asia Pacific & China,attended the ceremony at 2015 Asia Cruise Forum in Jeju, Korea and received theaward from Ki-June Yoo, Minister of Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea, onbehalf of the cruise line.

This is the thirdyear that the Asia Cruise Forum, a renowned cruising trade event, has been heldin Jeju. The event offers a platform for stakeholders in the cruising industryto collectively seek ways to create common prosperity in the Asian cruiseindustry. This year, Asia Cruise Forum Jeju Organising Committee & ACLN areorganising the Asia Cruise Awards for its first time, acknowledging andcelebrating excellence across various sectors of the cruising industry withawardees selected by its members.

“As one of thecruising pioneers in Asia Pacific & China, Costa Asia strives to providethe best world-class cruise holidays with a unique ‘Italy at Sea’ experiencefor passengers across the region. It is our honor to be named as the first-everAsia Best Cruise Line in the Asia Cruise Awards, which affirms our continuouseffort in refining and customizing our products and services for our Guests inAsia Pacific & China. In the past nine years, Costa Asia has created amultitude of industry firsts and has been widely recognized as the industryleader in the region. We will continue joining hands with our industry partnersto provide the most seamless, fun and exceptionally comfortable cruisingexperience with our distinct Italian cruises, fulfilling Asia Pacific &Chinese travellers’ great love for the joie de vivre of travelling,” said Ms.Huang.

To allow morepassengers to enjoy the rich and immersive experience in Italian culture – fromhospitality, to cuisine and to art, Costa Asia will be bringing its fourthcruise ship, Costa Fortuna, to China in April next year, further increasing thecompany’s capacity in China by 49%. This strengthens Costa Asia’s leadershipand position in the region, as well as its commitment and confidence tocontinuously develop Asia Pacific & China to be one of the leading cruisemarkets in the world.

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