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German cruise poll finds Costa Concordia impact has faded

Another massive public turnout for Hamburg Cruise Days over the weekend underscored the popularity of cruise tourism as a German market survey indicated the impact of the Costa Concordia incident has faded.

Frederik Erdmann, German Correspondent

August 19, 2012

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

The survey conducted by German press agency DPA shortly before the start of Hamburg Cruise Days found the impact of Costa Concordia’s deadly capsize in January has been overcome. Operators serving the German market are not only satisfied with the current booking situation and market development, but also optimistic about 2013.

According to the poll, operators expect that even the economic cool-down resulting from the continued euro-zone uncertainties will not significantly affect the industry.

It remains to be seen if the German source market will grow at a high one-digit rate this year, or if double-digit growth can still be achieved.

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About the Author

Frederik Erdmann

German Correspondent

Frederik Erdmann is Seatrade's German cruise correspondent since 2002. Following secondary school graduation he joined the port agency network, Sartori & Berger, on a vocational training program. After subsequent studies of Business Administration, Frederik Erdmann held various positions at Sartori & Berger until 2010. After a period of working with the Flensburg Chamber of Commerce, he was appointed Designated Person Safety/Security, Environment and Quality of the coastal ferry operator, Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei. As a maritime trade press correspondent and visiting lecturer of the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences,

Frederik Erdmann concentrates on ferry and cruise ship management, port development as well as safety and security in passenger shipping. He is also a member of the Flensburg Chamber of Commerce's Tourism Committee.

 

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