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Journal: TWUK	Section:
Title:	Issue Date: 14/08/00
Author:	Page Number: 23
Copyright: Other

 

 

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n costa in rumour over festival purchase

 

 

Costa Cruises is rumoured to be in negotiations to buy European rival Festival Cruises. The reports follow the collapse of Festival’s proposed takeover by P&O Cruises, which pulled out of the deal due to a slump in its share price. Festival dismissed the speculation saying it was concentrating on its expansion plans. Costa refused to comment.

 

 

n hoverspeed boosts capacity with new ferry

 

 

Hoverspeed is set to boost its ferry capacity between Dover and Calais by 30% with the introduction of SeaCat Danmark to the route on August 18. The vessel, which carries 450 people and 90 cars, will operate three round trips a day from Friday to Monday.

 

 

n holland america line publishes new leaflet

 

 

Holland America Line has published an Ocean Savers leaflet featuring a range of discounted Caribbean flycruises. Prices start at £759 per person plus £136 taxes for a nine-night break.