ITALY: A huge liner designed entirely for Chinese tourists around the ever-romantic theme of Venice sets sail from Italy this week hoping to consolidate Costa Cruises in the vast and burgeoning Chinese tourism market.
"This is the first ship we're putting on the market, conceived since the start for Chinese tourists," he told AFP.Advertisement "Cruises represent only around two percent of those going to foreign countries for their holidays. That shows you the potential for this market, which could become the world's biggest," he said.
The ship also offers 11 karaoke rooms and plenty of gambling opportunities. Alongside Italian cuisine, the restaurants will serve authentic Chinese dishes to accommodate guests' dietary requirements.