Cruise line’s ceo sees "continued slow recovery"
Carnival Corp. & plc said it will launch three ships during 2012: the Costa Fascinosa, which is scheduled for delivery in April, while the AIDAmar and Carnival Breeze are scheduled to begin sailing in May.
As for the company’s economic performance in the coming year, Carnival chairman and ceo Micky Arison said, “Our base of business for 2012 is solid and we are experiencing strong booking volumes leading into wave season, our heaviest booking period which begins in early January. Despite the uncertain economic environment, we anticipate a continued slow recovery in yields in 2012 …”
Arison added, “A wide array of exciting innovations and the continued modernization of our existing global fleet should drive even greater consumer interest and enthusiasm for our brands. An example is our recently announced Fun Ship 2.0, which is a multi-year $500 million investment to transform the shipboard experience through exciting partnerships and new branded spaces. Carnival Liberty, which was recently reintroduced with several of the new features, has generated exceptional buzz and has been well received by consumers and travel agents."
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