Tourism

Oct 16 2019
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The remains of a Tongass clear-cut and logging road north of Ketchikan, pictured here in 2014, are visible from the air.

Tourism advocates say proposed Roadless Rule exemption threatens industry’s growth

By | Economy, Environment, Juneau, Outdoors, Southeast, Tourism

Tourism operators in Southeast say they plan to continue pushing back against further development in the Tongass National Forest following this week’s news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to fully exempt the region from the Roadless Rule.  

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Oct 15 2019
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Alaska Travel Industry Association convention-goers schmooze aboard Alaskan Dream Cruises' Chichagof Dream in downtown Juneau on Oct. 9, 2019. The ship was one of several venues for the convention's community night.

When it comes to cruise ship passengers, how much is too much? Visitor industry insiders differ.

By | Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

After a season of record-breaking growth, a gathering of tourism industry stakeholders in Juneau celebrated the summer’s success. But some attendees voiced concern about the need for serious conversations about the number of cruise ship passengers visiting the state.

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