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"I know we will still get independent travelers here because we have a cruise industry that brings them to us. I know it won't be as many."

“I know we will still get independent travelers here because we have a cruise industry that brings them to us. I know it won't be as many.”
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May 20, 2026

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So I would rather eliminate that service of doing destination marketing. I know we will still get independent travelers here because we have a cruise industry that brings them to us. I know it won't be as many. Because I, I think what Travel Juno does is very important. So I'll be supporting the mayor's motion.

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