Cruise Ships Have Gone Away. And Port Cities Are Reconsidering…

In ports of call known for their cruise appeal, the disappearance of boat-borne tourism has been greeted with mixed feelings. Many towns and cities depend in part on revenue from these vacationers. But the boats bring problems, too: Critics often cite the industry’s environmental record and dubious economic impactstudy after study show that passengers on short stopovers contribute relatively little to the local economy. – CityLab