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A6 The Dalles Chronicle Wednesday, January 1, 2020 TheDallesChronicle.com MARKETPL ACE Cruise ships cut economic wake Conservative estimates put 15,000 cruise- ship tourists on the streets of The Dalles in 2019, according to The Dalles Mainstreet Program. And they had money. “Last tourist season was incredible,” said Luise Langheinrich, who runs a clothing boutique, Lines of Design, at 107 E. 2nd St. “We had about a 20 percent increase just from tourists on those days.” The same tourists visit- ed the Discovery Center, Fort Dalles Museum and of economic opportunity – tourists, crew members and boat operators — and they all put a ripple in the economy. Bunny Henningsen with Tom Main Street watched and Peterson counted. In 2019, some 130 boats docked during the sea- son, despite a 3-week shut- the National Neon Sign Museum. Neon sign operator down to repair Bonneville Dam. Henningsen greets David Benko estimated they had between 8,000 and ships and provides help to 10,000 people from cruise crew and operators. ships cross their threshold. She saw some $17,000 Langheinrich said tour spent during the season, not- boats offered three levels ing one purchase of alcohol Word on the Street at The Dalles Liquor Store came to $2,500. Ships also bought televisions and mat- tresses. Lilo’s BBQ and Petite Provence also saw patronage from tourists and crew. Kennymike De Hart, with GorgeUs Tours, was called to drive a couple from the ship to Portland when they learned their daughter was just days from dying. Travelers utilized local emergency or urgent care services too. Broken fingers and an ankle were tended to. Dr. Robert Schwartz, a naturopath operating down- town, saw his urgent care services utilized. Mainstreet Executive Director Terry Chance said Schwartz diagnosed a tourist with pneumonia. Henningsen projected tour boat numbers for 2020 at 126 and likely to rise be- fore April. Chance and Henningsen suggested local retailers offer shipping services—easily accessed online—as tourists don’t want to carry larger items. “We really facilitate the use of retail and local services,” Chance said. “We’re that bridge,” added Henningsen. If you like what The Dalles Mainstreet is doing, there is an opportunity to support them on Feb. 22. They will hold a Mardi Gras party and auction at the former The Dalles Chronicle building, 315 Federal St. They need auction items and musical guests for the event. Tickets will be on sale shortly. 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