Shelly Hartfield, American Cruise Lines (2023)
Newsmakers
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Speech
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2023-12-06
Duration: 00:30:29
Subjects: Rotary Club of Baton Rouge | Boats and boating | MISSISSIPPI RIVER | Tourism | River cruises
Contributors:
- Hartfield, Shelly Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Newsmakers” features a speech by Shelly Hartfield before a meeting of the Baton Rouge Rotary Club on December 6, 2023. Hartfield is the director of product development for American Cruise Lines. She discusses: the history of American Cruise Lines; the growth of the United States river cruise industry; the economic impact of the industry; why Baton Rouge is one of the most unique stops on their Mississippi River cruises; and the requirements for river boats to operate. She also answers questions from the audience.