Presentation given by Andrew Dixon, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Saint John Port Authority, at a cruise information session for the community in Saint John, New Brunswick on August 10, 2010.
6. Saint John Cruise History September 10, 1989 the Cunard Princess entered our harbour in order to avoid Hurricane Gabrielle which was heading to Bermuda.
18. What is the value of cruise in 2010? $30 Million in total direct expenditures Cruise Benefits the Overall Community
19. 2009 Cruise Saint John Web Survey Results Question: On a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) please rate your visit to Saint John? Note: 91% rated Saint John 4 or 5
20. 2009 Cruise Saint John Web Survey Results Question: Would you visit Saint John or New Brunswick again? Note: 96% said they would like to return
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22. 4) Saint John Port Authority Cruise Infrastructure Investments
34. Cruise Business Growth Projected 2008: 183,462 2009: 186,538 2010: 210,368 2015: 300,000 Note: Visiting crew account for an additional 35% over the total passenger count reported above
48. Shore Excursions make a difference Shore Excursions are one of the top 3 revenue generators for cruise lines. Shore Excursions influence the decision of a cruise line to call on a port.
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54. Keys to growth of cruise for saint john Invest Innovate Adapt
55. Cruise… Beyond the Numbers Ross Jefferson Saint John Destination Marketing Inc.
Charlottetown 57.34 34.94 Corner Brook 56.76 34.94 Halifax 66.16 48.41 St. John’s 56.75 34.94 Sydney 62.01 48.41
Keeping cruise going here – bullet in previous screen or here with angle of “we also do training – SJ living lab
Aquila alone directly employs – way to tie message from Mico – only operator in Canada listed – level of service – happening and without funding
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We need to continue to invest in our port facilities but also continue to invest all of us from tour development, transportation, Our competitors are investing – northern New Brunswick, especially Quebec have received funds to grow and adapt Innovate – creatively expanding product and extending the berth Adapt to changing needs of industry – from ships to demographics – expect more today Invest, innovate and adapt to the changing cruise landscape. Ships are getting bigger, and in order to continue this tremendous growth, the infrastructure investments have to be made.