Cruise industry provided $82.4 million in direct economic impact to Atlantic Canada in 2011
January 23, 2012
The Atlantic Canada cruise industry provided over $82 million in direct economic impact to the region in 2011 and is also projecting very positive gains for the region in 2012. This comes despite a challenging economic climate and increased competition around the world.
“Our Government supports initiatives undertaken by the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association to ensure our region remains a top tourist destination to an international market,” said the Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie. “Economic growth and job creation are our Government’s priorities, and clearly tourism is an important economic driver in Atlantic Canada. Our investments in the cruise industry help support the growth of Atlantic Canada’s tourism sector and its contribution to the strength of our regional economy.”
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Federal and provincial governments announce renewed support for Atlantic Canada’s cruise industry
January 10, 2012
Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie and Robert Henderson, Prince Edward Island minister of tourism and culture, joined by industry partners, announced a renewed support of more than $1.14 million for the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA). This funding will allow the association to continue its work to promote Atlantic Canada as a premier cruise destination over the next three years.
“Through its Growth Strategy for Tourism, our government is supporting initiatives that build up our local economy by positioning Atlantic Canada as one of the top tourism destinations in the world,” said Mr. Valcourt. “We understand the important role that the cruise industry plays in the vitality and growth of Atlantic Canada’s tourism sector and the contribution it makes to the strength of our regional economy.”
Mayor of Miami and cruise organisations pledge support for IHAS 2012
December 1, 2011
Tomás P Regalado, mayor of Miami, has pledged his support for the International Humanitarian Assistance Symposium (IHAS) 2012, a two-day symposium that will enhance industry response to emergencies and disasters, ensuring those involved in an unforeseen tragedy are given the support they need.
“We endorse the work of the Family Assistance Foundation and believe our city is the perfect location for this symposium, with many of the organizations affected by these important issues calling Miami home. We are proud to be an official supporter of the International Humanitarian Assistance Symposium 2012 and you may count on us for whatever support you may need,” said Mr. Regalado in a letter to The Family Assistance Foundation and Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, the organizers of IHAS 2012.
Baltimore cruising past a record for passengers
November 2, 2011
Governor Martin O’Malley announced that for the third consecutive year, the Port of Baltimore had surpassed its record for most cruise passengers in one year. The sailing of the Carnival Pride on a seven-day cruise to the Bahamas included 2,295 passengers. That cruise pushed the number of passengers that have left on a cruise from Baltimore in 2011 to 212,821 on 89 cruises, which exceeds the previous record of 210,549 passengers on 90 cruises set in 2010.
“In these tough economic times, there is no more important goal we share than creating jobs and advancing innovation in Maryland,” said Governor O’Malley. “Since beginning year-round cruises three years ago, and since we’ve introduced our new state-of-the-art boarding bridge, the Port has seen a remarkable increase in cruise business, which is good news for jobs and provides a boost to our State’s tourism industry. These actions together with the construction of our new berth help to secure the long-term economic future of the Port.”