NB: Canada New England Cruise Symposium comes to Saint John

[SAINT JOHN, NB] – Anchor in the Bay of Fundy: Come for the Show, Stay for the Wonders, will be the theme when Saint John hosts the Canada New England Cruise Symposium June 8 to 10, 2010. The event will be held at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre.

This Symposium will draw more than 225 participants to hear industry experts talking about the latest trends and recent developments in the trade. The three-day Cruise Symposium will attract active delegates who are involved in various organizations such as cruise lines, media, tour operators, port authorities, tourism offices, marine agencies, chambers of commerce and cruise associations.

Delegates will be treated with an abundance of maritime hospitality and entertainment, including a tour of the Hopewell Rocks, Saint John city highlights tour, the Reversing Falls jet boat rides and, of course, a traditional maritime kitchen party.

“After recently being named one of the top three ports of call in the world, Saint John is the ideal choice for this year’s Symposium,” observes Betty MacMillan, manager of Business Development for the Saint John Port Authority. “We will be taking full advantage of this opportunity to showcase our city, our attractions, our tour operators and the entire Bay of Fundy region, to some of the key decision-makers in the cruise industry.

“Since 1989, when the first cruise ship called in Saint John, this has been the largest growing tourism sector in New Brunswick. In 2010, the Port City will welcome over 200,000 passengers and the future prospects are for much larger numbers,” MacMillan says.

For information and registration, visit: www.bayoffundy2010.com.