Last year the jobs generated by the North American cruise industry increased by 5.1% to 329,943 units from 313,998 in 2009. It highlights the new independent study commissioned by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to the BREA (Business Research & Economic Advisors), which notes that in 2010 the wages of workers in the industry have contributed a total of 15.2 billion dollars to the economy United States, an increase of 7.0% over the previous year.
"The number of these jobs - said the chairman of CLIA, Howard Frank - is good news given the economic difficulties. We look forward to significant growth of the economic contribution of the cruise industry and associated companies are directly or indirectly responsible for CLIA to provide jobs for some 330,000 Americans. "
Last year the total value produced in the U.S. cruise industry amounted to 37.85 billion dollars (+7.8%). The direct costs of the fund against U.S. assets increased by 5.0% to $ 18 billion, these costs have generated direct employment for 140,359 persons (+4.4%) who received total pay for 5, $ 84 billion (+6.5%)
"As a global industry - said the president of CLIA, Christine Duffy - the cruise companies have been able to sail in a time of economic crisis made it more difficult to make decisions for the holidays for millions of people. In addition, our associates have worked in the presence of difficulties arising from geopolitical events and natural disasters. It is comforting to note the progress made in 2010 and this economic study shows that the travel industry, and particularly the cruise, it is important to our economy. The cruise industry offers products which are highly appreciated by consumers. The purchase of these products causes a significant direct and indirect economic impact that benefits the economic well-being of all Americans. "
Last year, the CLIA fleet of companies dedicated to the North American market was made up of 176 ships (+5.4% compared to 167 in 2009) for a total capacity of 307,707 lower berths (+8.1%). In 2000, the American fleet consisted of 111 ships with a capacity of 165,381 lower berths in 2010 and since then these figures have recorded growth of 59% and 86%.
Last year the total number of passengers accommodated by ships of the American fleet was 14.82 million units (+10.3% on 2009) for total gross proceeds of $ 24.01 billion (+8.9% ).
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Last year the jobs generated by the North American cruise industry increased by 5.1% to 329,943 units from 313,998 in 2009. It highlights the new independent study commissioned by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to the BREA (Business Research & Economic Advisors), which notes that in 2010 the wages of workers in the industry have contributed a total of 15.2 billion dollars to the economy United States, an increase of 7.0% over the previous year. 
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