Costa Cruises has been named to Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Awards in the Top Mega-Ship Cruise Line category. Known for its Italian ambiance and appeal to an international clientele, 2013 marks Costa’s debut on the annual readers choice list.
The awards are voted on by the
readers of Travel + Leisure, who select their favorite hotels, spas,
airlines, cruise lines, outfitters, cities and islands around the world. Among
other winners in the Mega-Ship Cruise Line category were Disney Cruise Line,
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines and
Norwegian Cruise Line.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by
the readers of Travel + Leisure as one of their top cruise line choices,” said
Scott Knutson, vice president of sales and marketing for Costa Cruises North
America. “Appearing on this list for the first time validates our hard work and
dedication to providing an exceptional Italian-style
The World’s Best Awards were
developed in 1996 to recognize excellence in the world’s travel and tourism
industry, as chosen by the magazine’s readers, and the winners comprise a
“who’s who” of the hospitality community.
Source: Costa
