An Important Day for the U.S. Cruise Industry
It s a big day for the U.S. cruise industry as Florida s lawsuit against the CDC begins. It also has backing from Alaska and Texas.
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It’s Florida’s Governor Rick DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody against the CDC in federal court today. The decision from the U.S. District Judge will be massive for the cruise industry, and not just for Florida, as both
Florida’s Cruise Ports Have Sat Empty for More Than a Year
AG Ashley Moody reiterated the point made so often by her and Governor DeSantis that Florida’s ports have been empty for far too long now. The three largest cruise ports globally, PortMiami, Port Canaveral, and Ft Lauderdale, typically see dozens of cruise ships coming and going each day. These ships provide a significant benefit to the local economy, providing jobs and billions in income each year.