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Tragedy deals near-term blow to cruise industry

Last week’s fatal Italian cruise accident could wipe out a good chunk of Carnival Corp & Plc’s 2012 profits, and the cruise operator could risk more long-term damage without a stronger public response to the crisis, Wall Street analysts and public relations experts said.

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Tragedy deals near-term blow to cruise industry

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Safety concerns may slow cruise industry’s growth

Before the ship Costa Concordia ran aground off Italy’s Tuscan coast with 4,200 passengers aboard, the cruise industry had been enjoying smooth sailing and a bright future.

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Safety concerns may slow cruise industry’s growth

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Risk spread between several insurance firms; too early to say if passengers are avoiding trips

The capsizing of the Costa Concordia could not have come at a worse time for the cruise industry ? right at the start of the peak booking season.

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Risk spread between several insurance firms; too early to say if passengers are avoiding trips