US and Canada prepare for worst as luxury Arctic cruise sets sail Read moreThe sold-out voyage left authorities in Canada’s north bracing for a boom in tourism. “There’s a lot of employment opportunities in the community when the cruise ships come here,” said Aitaok. “All the money stays in the community.”The visit clearly demonstrated the role the burgeoning Arctic tourism industry can play in the region, said Aitaok – but within limits. “In 2015, about 200,000 people went to the Arctic on cruise ships,” she said. It took 40 hours for a Canadian icebreaker to reach and evacuate the ship’s passengers.

Source: The Guardian October 04, 2016 09:56 UTC