Acknowledging Carnival Cruise Line’s pivotal role in
propelling Galveston’s local tourism economy, the Galveston Chamber of Commerce
honored the cruise line with its Economic Impact Award.
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce applauded Carnival
for its economic contribution, community enrichment and partnership, calling
Carnival a catalyst stimulating growth, fostering business opportunities and
amplifying economic prosperity within Galveston and beyond. The Chamber also
referenced Carnival’s partnership and support of Chamber initiatives, events
and success of regional businesses.
“Carnival Cruise Line’s exceptional commitment to national
economic advancement and local community enrichment truly embodies the essence
of this accolade. Their dedication to fostering economic growth, coupled with
their significant positive impact within Galveston, makes them an unequivocal
recipient of our National Economic Impact Award,” said Gina M. Spagnola,
president and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Carnival
Jubilee’s recent debut generated a $53 million investment in improvements
at Cruise Terminal 25. Along with bringing the first roller coaster on board a
cruise ship to Texas, Carnival Jubilee also ushered in the use of Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG) in Galveston.
“Carnival was the first cruise line to offer year-round
cruising from Galveston in 2001, and we have continued to grow our operations
here recently debuting our flagship Carnival Jubilee, the first brand new ship
to homeport here,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We
will have four ships sailing from Galveston when Carnival Miracle repositions
this fall. We appreciate the recognition of our positive economic impact on the
community by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.”
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