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For New Orleans -- 'one of the best ports in America' -- cruise ship stops huge business, and officials want more

Source: theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/business/article_daac5edc-9263-11e6-b5e1-07313026a669.html?sr_source=lift_amplify - Oct 24, 2016

As state and local tourism officials work to attract more international visitors, the sight of the Europa 2 luxury cruise liner docked near the French Quarter this month was a welcome change.

Nearly 500 passengers, mostly well-heeled and hailing from Central Europe, were ready to disembark and explore the city.

Business was brisk at the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. The mall is connected to the Julia Street cruise ship terminal, which provides easy access for the hundreds of thousands of passengers who set sail from the facility each year.

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