36 FEATURE Port of New Orleans, USA Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is the sixth-largest cruise port in the USA and is projected for strong growth. The cruise terminals are located in the heart of the city, just steps away from the historic French Quarter, worldrenowned restaurants and cultural attractions. Uniquely, passengers can embark on oceangoing or river cruises from Port NOLA, making it a vital economic engine for the local and state economy. At Port NOLA, 90 per cent of cruise guests travel from out of state and 73 per cent spend one or two days in New Orleans either before or after their cruise, generating more than 300,000 hotel room nights and over $125 million in local spending each year. San Juan, Puerto Rico Global Ports Holdings (GPH) will spend $425 million on San Juan Cruise Port as part of its public-private partnership agreement with Puerto Rico Ports Authority. The investment will cover the repair, rebuild and upgrade of port infrastructure, while also creating significant opportunities for local businesses to thrive amid the anticipated increase in cruise passenger traffic. Port Milwaukee, USA Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, Port Milwaukee offers cruise visitors a blend of natural beauty, vibrant city life and Midwestern charm. The port’s downtown cruise dock provides easy access to award-winning restaurants, unique architecture and cultural attractions. A second dedicated cruise dock, located minutes from downtown, is designed for deeper-draft vessels. Both cruise docks offer facilities for direct coach-to-vessel transfers, with local tourism experts welcoming each guest. Port Milwaukee founded the Milwaukee Cruise Collaborative, a local group comprising hospitality and travel partners, to promote the city as a cruise destination and ensure it remains a top destination for global travellers.
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