The
Viking Age was a period of Scandinavian history from the late 8th to the late 11th century."
- "维京时代是斯堪的纳维亚历史上的一个时期，从8世纪晚期到11世纪晚期。"
Vikings were known for their seafaring skills and conducted numerous raids on European coastlines."
- "维京人以航海技术闻名，他们在欧洲海岸线进行了多次袭击。"
The longship, a type of
Viking ship, was renowned for its speed and agility."
- "长船，一种维京船只，以其速度和灵活性而著称。"
Many
Vikings settled in areas such as Iceland, Greenland, and even parts of North America."
- "许多维京人在冰岛、格陵兰甚至北美的部分地区定居。"
The
Vikings had a rich mythology, including gods like Odin, Thor, and Freya."
- "维京人有丰富的神话，包括奥丁、索尔和弗蕾亚等神祇。"
Runes, an ancient Germanic alphabet, were used by the
Vikings for writing and inscriptions."
- "符文，一种古老的日耳曼字母，被维京人用于书写和铭文。"
Viking society was hierarchical, with jarls (nobleman) at the top and thralls (slaves) at the bottom."
- "维京社会是等级制的，贵族（jarls）位于顶端，奴隶（thralls）位于底层。"
Vikings were skilled craftsmen, producing intricate jewelry, weapons, and tools."
- "维京人是技艺精湛的手工艺人，他们制作精美的珠宝、武器和工具。"
The end of the
Viking Age is often marked by the Norman Conquest of England in 1066."
- "维京时代的结束通常以1066年诺曼征服英格兰为标志。"
Modern-day Scandinavians, particularly in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, still celebrate their
Viking heritage."
- "现代斯堪的纳维亚人，特别是在挪威、瑞典和丹麦，仍然庆祝他们的维京遗产。"
AMSTERDAM — Viking Cruises, one of the leading cruise operators in the world, remains committed to the Chinese market and is taking steps to expand its businesses for Chinese customers, said Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking Cruises China.
阿姆斯特丹——维京邮轮中国区董事总经理Brendan Tansey表示，维京邮轮是世界领先的邮轮运营商之一，仍致力于开拓中国市场，并正在采取措施扩大面向中国客户的业务。
With the orderly resumption of outbound tourism from China this year, Viking Cruises has become the first cruise company to unveil plans to resume outbound European river cruise services for Chinese customers, Tansey said in a recent written interview.
Tansey在最近的一次书面采访中表示，随着今年中国出境旅游的有序恢复，维京邮轮公司已成为第一家公布计划为中国客户恢复欧洲内河出境邮轮服务的邮轮公司。
On June 1, more than 100 Chinese tourists boarded a Viking cruise ship in Amsterdam in the Netherlands to embark on an 11-day journey along the Rhine River.
6月1日，100多名中国游客在荷兰阿姆斯特丹登上维京游轮，踏上为期11天的莱茵河之旅。
"After a three-year hiatus, Viking Cruises is delighted to welcome Chinese tourists in Europe once again," he said.
他说：“在中断三年后，维京游轮很高兴再次欢迎中国游客来到欧洲。”。
"The resumption of European river cruise operations for the Chinese market reflects Viking Cruises' unwavering dedication and a strong commitment to investing in China," Tansey said.
Tansey表示：“欧洲内河游轮公司恢复对中国市场的运营，反映了维京游轮公司坚定不移的奉献精神和在中国投资的坚定承诺。”。
Founded in 1997, Viking Cruises is a multinational company known for its luxury river and ocean cruises.
维京游轮公司成立于1997年，是一家以豪华内河和远洋游轮闻名的跨国公司。
According to Tansey, Viking Cruises has arranged two cruise ships to serve the Chinese market this year sailing on the Rhine River route, and plans to resume the Danube River route next year.
据Tansey介绍，维京邮轮今年已安排两艘邮轮服务中国市场，在莱茵河航线上航行，并计划明年恢复多瑙河航线。
Viking Cruises is also expanding its sea cruise business for the Chinese market, he said.
他说，维京邮轮公司也在为中国市场拓展海上邮轮业务。
Tansey said Viking Cruises has already partnered with China Merchants Group's subsidiary, China Merchants Shekou, to establish a joint venture called China Merchants Viking Cruises, aiming to create luxury cruise travel products together.
Tansey表示，维京邮轮已经与招商局集团的子公司招商蛇口合作，成立了一家名为招商维京邮轮的合资企业，旨在共同打造豪华邮轮旅游产品。
In March this year, China Merchants Viking Cruises became the first cruise company in China to announce the resumption of international routes departing from its home port in China.
今年3月，招商维京邮轮成为中国首家宣布恢复从中国母港出发的国际航线的邮轮公司。
To cater to this, Viking Cruises focuses on destination experiences in their itinerary planning, provides full Chinese-language services throughout the journey, and continuously enhances the quality of tourism concierge services, striving to meet the culinary preferences of Chinese tourists.
为此，维京邮轮在行程规划中注重目的地体验，全程提供全方位的中文服务，并不断提升旅游礼宾服务质量，努力满足中国游客的烹饪偏好。
Tansey stressed that Viking Cruises has firm confidence in the Chinese market.
Tansey强调，维京邮轮对中国市场有着坚定的信心。
"The Chinese economy is continuously improving, with enormous market potential, and Viking Cruises will continue to cultivate the Chinese market," he said.
他说：“中国经济正在持续改善，市场潜力巨大，维京邮轮将继续开拓中国市场。”。
With comprehensive support from favorable policies and economic conditions, China will be one of the most important markets for the future development of Viking Cruises, he added.
他补充道，在有利政策和经济条件的全面支持下，中国将成为维京邮轮未来发展的最重要市场之一。
Viking Cruises China, the China unit of Switzerland-based cruise line operator Viking Cruises, now serves as the only luxury ocean cruise line operating in China.
维京邮轮中国是瑞士邮轮运营商维京邮轮的中国分公司，目前是唯一一家在中国运营的豪华远洋邮轮公司。
Since the launch, our domestic ocean cruises have enjoyed the highest guest ratings we have ever seen from our cruises worldwide," said Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking Cruises China.
维京邮轮中国区董事总经理Brendan Tansey表示：“自推出以来，我们的国内远洋邮轮获得了全球邮轮史上最高的客人评级。
The trend has driven Viking to ensure its operations and processes are set up to be nimble and able to deal with last-minute COVID-19-related changes.
这一趋势促使维京公司确保其运营和流程设置灵活，能够应对最后一刻与新冠肺炎相关的变化。
Viking Cruises China said it aims to create differentiated cruise experiences in the China market.
维京邮轮中国表示，其目标是在中国市场创造差异化的邮轮体验。
Viking Cruises China said its future growth in China would mainly come from several fields.
维京邮轮中国表示，其未来在中国的增长将主要来自几个领域。
Viking Cruises China is working with China Merchants to build low－to no-emission ships and to develop products for Chinese travelers, exploring ports and destinations that have seen little cruise traffic in the past.
维京邮轮中国公司正在与招商局合作，建造低排放到无排放的船只，并为中国游客开发产品，探索过去邮轮流量很少的港口和目的地。
Rising demand for high-end river cruises from Chinese travelers will be the mainstay and account for 7 to 8 percent of the total cruising business of US-based cruising firm Viking Cruises by 2020, a top company official said on Tuesday.
Jeff Dash, executive vice-president of Viking Cruises, said that the firm is looking to build on its joint venture with China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co Ltd, a unit of State-owned China Merchants Group.
Viking will also look to boost cruises on China's inland waterways, such as in the scenic Yangtze River.
The collaboration between Viking and CMG comes at a time when China is actively taking steps to build a complete industrial chain for the cruise sector.
China has become Viking's fastest growing market and could account for 7 to 8 percent of its overall business by next year, according to Dash.
根据Dash的说法，中国已迅速成为维京公司增长最快的市场，并且预计在明年可能占据其总体业务的7%至8%。
On May 5, the vehicle carrier Viking Adventure arrived at Meixi terminal on time and all 70 buses were loaded on the ship and departed for Mexico on May 7.
Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises said it plans to offer four river cruises to serve the Chinese market in 2024.
Viking Cruises also plans to restart inbound cruises in China next year.
As nation's tourism market recovers, more consumers book ocean voyagesNorwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises said as China's tourism market continues to recover and demand for outbound travel rises, it has seen an upbeat business performance for cruises departing the country and will begin a new route from Shenzhen, Guangdong province, to Vietnam and Hong Kong in December.
On Dec 3, the local unit of Viking Cruises will make its first eight-day voyage departing from Shenzhen with stopovers in Halong Bay and Da Nang of Vietnam and Hong Kong before sailing back to Shenzhen.
With the approaching year-end and the New Year and Spring Festival holidays, we are bullish on China's consumer demand for traveling abroad," said Wee Hoon Tan, senior vice-president of product development and marketing of Viking Cruises.
China will continue to be one of the most critical markets for the future development of Viking Cruises," she said.
In June, China Merchants Viking Cruises, a joint venture established by Viking Cruises and China Merchants Shekou, became the first international cruise operator to operate a 15-day round-trip cruise from Shanghai to Japan.
Meanwhile, Viking Cruises will resume existing or launch new global itineraries next year to cater to growing travel demand.
The past three years have resulted in structural changes of Chinese consumers' travel demand," said Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking Cruises China.
At the beginning of this year, following the adjustment of various policies, Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises became the first cruise company to announce the resumption of outbound European river cruise operations for Chinese travelers.
We believe the Chinese cruise market has huge growth potential and we are confident of Viking riding this growth," said Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking Cruises China.
"We remain confident in the Chinese market, and China will continue to be one of the most critical markets for the future development of Viking Cruises," Tansey said.
Meanwhile, Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises said as Chinese consumers show rising demand for outbound travel, it became the first cruise company in China to announce the resumption of China's outbound European river cruise tours.
Viking Cruises announced earlier this year the re-launch of its European river cruise operations targeting the Chinese market.
This journey holds great significance for us," said Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking Cruises China.
"Since this year's deployment, we have heard the eager voices of many Viking guests who can't wait to revisit Europe with us.
Meanwhile, in January, Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises began sales of its European inland river cruise routes for Chinese tourists.
Viking Cruises China, the local unit of Viking Cruises, which operates a joint venture with China Merchants Group, has seen steady growth in the number of passengers of its domestic cruise products.
Viking Cruises said Chinese consumers have been increasingly pursuing comfortable and unique travel experiences.
With a view of the recent massive sales growth, the Chinese cruise market has the potential to become the world's largest by 2030, according to China Merchants Viking Cruises.
The local unit of Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises,Viking Cruises China, which also operates a joint venture with China Merchants Group that holds a controlling stake, said it would try to meet the growing demand this year.
We offer a curated selection of included and optional shore excursions that give guests a unique cultural experience at each destination," said Wee-Hoon Tan, senior vice-president of product development and marketing at China Merchants Viking Cruises.
Viking Cruises China is the China unit of Norwegian cruise line operator Viking Cruises.
We are confident of Viking riding this growth.
We've attracted a good following of guests from top-tier cities and some second-tier cities," said Brendan Tansey, managing director of Viking Cruises China.