Cruise industry pumps $159M into state

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Cruise ships brought $159 million to Maryland’s economy last year, according to a new study, but state officials hope that contribution is just the tip of the iceberg.

The economic impact includes $77 million for business services and government, $33 million for transportation, and $25 million for manufacturing, according to an annual study by the Cruise Lines International Association.

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