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NB: Saint John may cruise on by Halifax
[SAINT JOHN, NB] — CBC News is reporting that Saint John’s cruise ship industry may soon surpass Halifax’s if trends continue, according to a tourism industry insider based in Nova Scotia. For more information, read the story at: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/05/10/nb-saint-john-halifax-cruise-ships-556.html More
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. More
NS: Sydney cruise ship season ends on high note
[SYDNEY, NS] — The cruise ship Norwegian Jewel, which is expected to tie up at Sydney Marine Terminal today, will be the last visit in what port officials consider a successful 2009 season. More
NS: Halifax sets record with cruise ship visitors
[HALIFAX, NS] — A record number of cruise ship passengers flooded into Halifax on Thursday and were treated to a truly authentic Nova Scotian experience — rain, wind and chilly temperatures. About 11,000 passengers from five large ships were docked in Halifax Harbour yesterday— a record breaking number of people for one day, according to the [...] More
NS: No cruise ships to visit Pictou this fall
[PICTOU, NS] — The Chronicle Herald is reporting that business people and operators of tourist attractions shouldn’t give up hope because no cruise ships will visit the area this fall. More
NL: Port Corporation declines potential cruise ship booking
[CORNER BROOK, NL] - Ask any entrepreneur and you’ll find having so much business you have to turn people away is preferable to having too few clients any day of the week. The Corner Brook Port Corporation says its own popularity is biggest challenge this cruise ship season. More
Maritime ports failing to cash in on cruise ships
[SAINT JOHN, NB] - CBC News is reporting that the Saint John Port Authority is shortchanging its coffers by $600,000 a year, according to a Memorial University professor. For more information, please visit http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/04/14/nb-cruiselines-maritime.html More
