The document summarizes the benefits of Carnival Cruise Line's Bay of Fundy cruise to the community and tourism industry in Saint John and the Bay of Fundy region. The cruise has provided over $1 million in marketing, promoting the region worldwide. It allows local businesses to extend their seasons and test new products. The economic activity also benefits local charities. Additionally, the cruise line has led to new investments and immigration as visitors become aware of the region and relocate there.

2. Building Community Pride and Reputation
• Volunteers
• Meet and Greet Committee
• Carnival Cruise Line’s Bay of Fundy 4-Day Cruise
• $1 Million + in Marketing and Promotion
• Cruise has given Saint John and the Bay of Fundy region an opportunity
to showcase itself to the world.
• Featured on every cruise line’s website, brochure and print material.
• Advertising campaigns
• Travel Agent promotions
• Media Coverage

3. Carnival Cruise Line’s Bay of Fundy E-Mercial

4. Cruise and Lifestyles Magazine

5. Return Visits By Land

6. Benefits to the Tourism Industry
• Development of new products that will benefit all tourism sectors and
markets.
• Allows tourism suppliers and tour operators to test new products.
• Allows tourism suppliers to extend the season in to the shoulder seasons.
• The economic influx to businesses helps sustain year round operations.

7. Benefits to the Community
• Contributions to the cultural community
• Opportunity to showcase local artists
• Opportunity to showcase new, young and emerging artists
• Benefits to local Charitable Organizations
• Churches
• The Nature Trust of New Brunswick
• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

8. Investment and Immigration
• New Brunswick Provincial Government recently invested $1.2 million
in a Saint John based company. Company President Phil Friedman
first became aware of Saint John when he visited on a cruise ship.
• Ship Captain buys a home and moves to St. Andrews, NB after coming
on a cruise ship

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