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[ Press releases ] International cruises: Growing demand for the Saint Lawrence

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Fri, 28 Apr 2006

Québec, April 28, 2006 - The international cruise industry is continuing its sustained growth on a global scale. This year, for the first time, demand will exceed supply and, in response to this trend, cruise lines have several new vessels under construction. Major destinations such as Alaska, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean are always very popular, but cruise passengers are looking for something new such as the Saint Lawrence, which offers obvious attractions and great potential for development.

[ Press releases ] Saint Lawrence for sale…

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Fri, 28 Apr 2006

Québec, April 28, 2006 - The Saint Lawrence Cruise Association (SLCA), whose goal is to develop the international market and the Quebec product for cruise passengers, is committed to the creation of a strategy designed to position and market the Saint Lawrence. The new policy of the Quebec Department of Tourism proposes an approach that involves segmenting the product to create four tourism experiences, including the Saint Lawrence experience. The Saint Lawrence Cruise Association is pleased with this new approach, which coincides perfectly with its own strategy of focusing on the river as a whole, including the estuary and the Gulf.

[ Press releases ] Exploratory mission to Alaska

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Fri, 28 Apr 2006

Québec, April 28, 2006 - Close to a dozen people involved in the international cruise industry in Quebec will travel to Alaska next June to compare what that destination can offer with what is available along the Saint Lawrence. This mission, which is organized by the Saint Lawrence Cruise Association, will include meetings with local stakeholders to exchange ideas about the challenges associated with the developments and land operations involved in welcoming cruise ships.

[ Press releases ] Young and active cruise passengers!

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Tue, 06 Jun 2006

Rimouski, June 6, 2006 - The Saint Lawrence Cruise Association (SLCA) hosted the 8th Canada / New England Cruise Symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Montreal from May 16 to 18. With its theme of BUILDING DESTINATIONS / SELLING EXPERIENCES, this Symposium enabled its 130 participants to hear the twenty guest speakers talk about the latest trends and recent developments in the industry.

[ Press releases ] Saguenay – A new port of call

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Mon, 12 Mar 2007

An investment of $29.4 millions for the development of a cruise ship port of call in Saguenay

Saguenay, Québec, March 12, 2007 - The Government of Canada, the Government of Québec and the City of Saguenay invest $29.4 millions to equip the city with modern facilities that will help extend the city's reach and influence beyond its borders and enable the population to benefit from the many resulting advantages. This port of call in Saguenay, in addition to the existing ports of Québec and Montréal, will help maintain and bolster the tourism appeal of the St. Lawrence.

[ Press releases ] Survey among international cruise companies

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Wed, 02 May 2007

Québec, May 2, 2007 - The Saint Lawrence Cruise Association has surveyed its existing cruise line customers with a view to sustaining a tourism supply that is capable of responding to the most demanding cruisers and of demonstrating that the Saint Lawrence is an excellent destination to visit aboard a cruise ship. The survey was conducted between September 9 and October 27, 2006 by Impact Research and Unimarketing, and targeted 1,867 cruisers who visited the Montréal, Québec City, Saguenay, or Baie-Comeau ports.

[ Press releases ] Cruise the Saint Lawrence: Untouched Unmatched Unforgettable

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Wed, 02 May 2007

Québec, May 2, 2007 - The Saint Lawrence Cruise Association (SLCA), whose mission is to develop the international cruise market and Québec cruise supply, has unveiled its new positioning strategy in Québec City.

[ Press releases ] A positive balance for the international cruise season at Québec City

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Fri, 30 Nov 2007

Québec, November 30, 2007 - As a result of visits by international cruise ships, the Port of Québec was the entryway for 93,759 visitors to Québec City.

With a slight increase in the number of passengers and crew members, the Quebec Port Authority (QPA) has recorded very positive results for the 2007 season. Indeed, the season-end statistics show that the Port welcomed 66,152 passengers and 27,697 crew members.

[ Economic impacts ] Cruise lines around the world in 2007

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Thu, 13 Dec 2007

[ Industry trends ] Industry trends in 2007

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Thu, 13 Dec 2007

Major industry trends of cruises in 2007 : Increase in new destinations, increase of the cruise penetration rate, sustained interest in cruises, increased "homeports" trafic, presentation of the supply by theme.

[ Press releases ] Ross Gaudreault receives the "2008 Cruise Award"

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Tue, 12 Feb 2008

Québec, February 12, 2008 - The President and CEO of the Port of Québec was the recipient of a particular distinction on February 5 during the International Cruise Seminar of the American Association of Port Authorities.

It was during the Cruise Seminar held from February 5 to 7, 2008 in San Francisco, California, that the President and CEO of the Port of Québec, Ross Gaudreault, was presented with the "2008 Cruise Award" of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA).

[ Press releases ] Strong growth recorder for Canada’s cruise ship industry

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Wed, 26 Mar 2008

Rimouski, March 26 2008 - A new study released by the NorthWest Cruiseship Association (NWCA) and its Canadian cruise port partners reveals that nearly two million passengers on approximately 1,000 cruise ship calls generated $2.3 billion in total output for the Canadian economy in 2007. The study, conducted by Business Research and Economic Advisors (BREA), updates the previous study conducted in 2003 and shows that the Canadian cruise industry has grown by almost 28% nationally in four years.

[ Economic impacts ] BREA Study Highlights

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Wed, 26 Mar 2008

2007 Business Research and Economic Advisors (BREA) Study

BREA Study Highlights:
Direct cruise-related expenditures – Direct employment, wage and tax impacts – Average passenger spending –Cruise line spending –

[ Press releases ] 400 years of cruising! And that’s just a beginning…

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Thu, 24 Apr 2008

Québec City, April 23, 2007— 2008 promises to be one of the busiest years in international cruising on the Saint-Lawrence, but even more is in store for 2009! Following the route discovered by Viking explorers, the Basque fishermen, and 400 years ago, French explorer Samuel de Champlain, the biggest international cruise lines are heading for our magnificent river to share the experience with tens of thousands of passengers of all origins. In 2008, 13 cruise lines and 18 different vessels will visit one or another of the ports-of-call on the Saint-Lawrence. Cruise the Saint-Lawrence (SLCA) is anticipating record traffic particularly in September and October when several ships will stop simultaneously in Montréal, Québec City, and Saguenay. An impressive total of five ships will be docked at Québec City all on September 16.

[ Press releases ] www.cruisesaintlawrence.com a site for you to add to your favourites!

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Thu, 24 Apr 2008

Québec City, April 23, 2008— Cruise the Saint-Lawrence, whose mission is to develop the international market and Québec supply of cruise products, has launched its new Website in Québec City, at: www.cruisesaintlawrence.com

This informative and functional site boasts excellent visual quality and presents Québec as a cruise destination that is simply not to be missed. The site includes descriptions of nine ports of call along the Saint-Lawrence that comprise offer undeniable potential for development and marketing. An appropriate theme is used for each of these ports of call, which are: Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Québec City, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Gaspé-Percé-Chandler and Îles de la Madeleine.

[ Press releases ] Québec is allocating $52.5 million to the development of international cruises on the St. Lawrence

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Fri, 09 May 2008

Québec City, May 8, 2008. – Minister of Tourism and Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Raymond Bachand today unveiled the Stratégie de développement durable et de promotion des croisières internationales sur le Saint-Laurent. Minister Bachand made this important announcement accompanied by the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, federal Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Ross Gaudreault, President and CEO of the Québec Port Authority, and Priscilla Nemey, Vice-President of the Association des croisières du Saint-Laurent (ACSL).

[ Press releases ] CED raises to $46 million its investment in tourism development along the St. Lawrence and Saguenay

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Fri, 09 May 2008

Québec, Quebec, May 8, 2008 – The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of
Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today unveiled the new Support
Initiative for International Cruise Development along the St. Lawrence and Saguenay
Rivers.

[ Press releases ] Government of Canada announces major investments in Îles-de-la-Madeleine port and airport facilities

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Wed, 20 Aug 2008

Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, August 19, 2008 - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, took the opportunity while visiting the Îles-de-la-Madeleine area to report on the Support Initiative for International Cruise Development along the St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers. A budget allocation of $46 million has been earmarked for the upgrading of port facilities intended for the berthing of large cruise ships and for the enhancement of tourist attractions.

[ Press releases ] Major investments for the development of international cruiseship ports of call in Québec

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Wed, 20 Aug 2008

Gaspé, Quebec, August 19, 2008 – The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, took the opportunity while in Gaspésie to report on the Support Initiative for International Cruise Development along the St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers. A budget allocation of $46 million has been earmarked for the upgrading of port facilities intended for the berthing of large cruise ships and for the enhancement of tourist attractions.

[ Press releases ] A first at the Port of Montreal : The prestigious Royal Princess visits Montreal

Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association — Mon, 15 Sep 2008

Montreal, September 15, 2008 - About 7:00 a.m. Monday morning, the Royal Princess cruise ship docked in Montreal, the final destination of its first transatlantic sailing from Stockholm. To mark the occasion of this first visit, the President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, Patrice M. Pelletier, presented a lithograph to Captain Salvatore Lupo, the commanding officer of this prestigious ship.