03 December 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	07:26 GMT+1

May 18, 2003 Port of Seattle sees cruise ships as economic anchor For passengers, Alaska-bound cruise ships promise glaciers, whales, gambling, fine dining and a chance to ogle America's last frontier. For the Port of Seattle, they promise money. Every time one like the Star Princess arrives in port, it brings in a boatload. The Port of Seattle, which spent $16.5 million in property taxes on a second terminal and will spend millions more in the next decade, is counting on the cruise business to help revive a flagging waterfront, where revenue from cargo and other maritime businesses dropped 21 percent last year. ...... Read more on The Seattle Times Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail