January 23, 2012 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) – The Atlantic Canada cruise industry provided over $82 million in direct economic impact to the region in 2011 and is also projecting very positive gains for the region in 2012. This comes despite a challenging economic climate and increased competition around the world.

CHARLOTTETOWN (PE) – January 9, 2012 – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie and the Honourable Robert Henderson, PEI Minister of Tourism and Culture, joined by industry partners, announced today a renewed support of more than $1.14 million for the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA). This funding will allow the Association to continue its work to promote Atlantic Canada as a premier cruise destination over the next three years.