Latest News
- May 15, 2013
- Study Demonstrates that BC Cruise Ports Continue to be an Economic Hub in Canada
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The BC port communities of Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Prince Rupert, Victoria and Vancouver will enjoy a total increase of 75 percent over 2012 in the number of cruise itineraries with two or more calls to BC ports, with cruise lines offering 35 different itineraries in total.
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- March 19, 2013
- North American capacity to grow 18 percent by 2020
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The North American cruise passenger capacity is set to grow 18 percent by 2020, at an average annual rate of approximately 2.6 percent from the start of 2013 to 2020, according to the 2013 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
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- March 12, 2013
- Cruise ships drive expanding tourism and $2.38 billion in economic impacts across canada
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A new economic impact study released today by the Northwest and Canada Cruise Association and its destination partners shows 1,100 cruise ship calls at Canadian ports are driving new tourist visits and generating $2.38 billion in economic impacts.
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- January 15, 2013
- North America cruise port growth
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With larger ships carrying more passengers, port development has matched the pace by adding new destinations to attract cruise lines and their guests worldwide.
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Notices
- March 13, 2013
- Canadian Economic Impact Analysis 2012 - Executive Summary
Economic impact of the international cruise industry to the Canadian economy in 2012
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- September 23, 2011
- New & Advancing Technologies
Challenges associated with large ocean-going vessels and environmental stewardship seem endless. Which environmental initiative is the most important? Surely they are all important. What is being addressed with the technology we already have; how will new technologies and ship design continue to meet the challenge?
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