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HEADLINES

KEY SECTOR PERFORMANCE

ALTERNATIVE MEASURES TO KEEP FUEL COSTS DOWN

CRUISE SALES REMAIN SMALL

NON-STOP EXPANSION

Table 1 Cruise Sales by Region 2001-2006

PORT DEVELOPMENT

ASIA-PACIFIC LEADS THE WAY IN PORT DEVELOPMENT

MEDELLIN CRIES OUT FOR HELP

LIMITED PORT DESTINATIONS CALL FOR INCREASED CAPACITY

COMPETITIVE ACTIVITY: CRUISES

HEADLINES

HIGHLY CONCENTRATED MARKET

CARNIVAL CORPORATION: A GLOBAL FORCE

Global Sales, Targeted Focus

Fresh New Look

Developing Core Brands and Venturing into New Markets

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FOCUSES ON UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Added Capacity in Europe and Exotic Destinations

Increased Brand Awareness

NCL AND FREESTYLE CRUISING

Focus on Europe: A Booming Cruise Destination

Young Fleet

Table 2 Leading Cruise Companies by Number of Berths 2007

PROSPECTS

HEADLINES

KEY SECTOR PERFORMANCE

LESS PORT BUREAUCRACY AHEAD

CARNIVAL SET TO EXPAND ITS FLEET

Table 3 Cruise Sales by Region 2006-2011


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