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Revenue loss from cruise ship suspension expected to reach over $165M: Halifax Port Authority

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COVID-19 pandemic will result in a revenue loss of between $165 million and $170 million.Lane Farguson with the port authority says that includes the passenger spend portion, as well as how much is charged to vessels arriving and vessel provisioning.“Normally this (time of the year) would be peak cruise season,” said Farguson. “Unfortunately, that is not the case this year and we all know the reasons for it.” Halifax cruise season suspended due to coronavirus pandemic In the winter, the port was preparing to welcome 7,000 to 10,000 guests from cruise ships on three to five vessels, resulting in a steady stream of people in Halifax and surrounding communities.“It’s a different year, it’s unfortunate, and certainly our hearts go out to the.

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