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Cruise Week 6/10/09

1. Precarious Pricing
There's an unusual amount of inventory available for summer across all markets. Pricing continues to struggle, but the close-in nature of bookings means strong volumes. To assess the impact from different viewpoints, we report on views from a financial analyst, a bargain-hunting consumer, a top-producing luxury agent, and a key supplier....

2. Costa's Sound And Light Show
At a glittering double-christening event in Genoa, Italy, on June 5, Costa Cruises officially introduced two new ships, Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica. But amidst all of the pomp--including musicians, acrobats, a stunning air show, celebrity chefs for the main dinner, and two celebrated godmothers simultaneously christening--the true stars of the show were unquestionably the two ships, the 13th and 14th in the Costa fleet (with three more to be delivered by 2012)....

3. News Shorts
Fuel Surcharges; Karin Viera....

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