The cruise industry says Alaska can expect about 1.5 million ship passengers to visit this season.
Tourism
Canada relaxes border rules, but not enough for the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad
Skagway’s largest tour outfit, the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, says its trains won’t cross the border this season.
CDC drops its COVID-19 risk advisory for cruise ship travel
“While cruising will always pose some risk of COVID-19 transmission, travelers will make their own risk assessment when choosing to travel on a cruise ship, much like they do in all other travel settings,” the agency said in a statement to NPR.
Goldbelt is interested in financing Eaglecrest’s gondola and other expansion plans
City officials said Goldbelt Inc. is willing to put in up to $10 million for a slice of the gondola ticket sales. The particulars of a deal with Goldbelt would have to be negotiated.
Federal investigators outline circumstances of fatal August 2021 Misty Fjords crash
Investigators have not yet pointed to a cause for the crash.
Proposal to name Ketchikan’s Eagle Park after tourism promoter gets chilly reception
A cedar monument in the park — “Thundering Wings” by Lingít master carver Nathan Jackson — depicts an eagle taking flight.
Canada will end its COVID testing requirement for vaccinated travelers on April 1
Canada will still require U.S. travelers to complete the ArriveCAN process and show proof of vaccination to enter the country.
Juneau Assembly approves change to waterfront plan, making a 5th large cruise ship dock possible
Several members of the public testified against the change. Some said that even though the change doesn’t guarantee construction of a new Norwegian dock, it sets the stage for one.
$10M in cruise passenger taxes to boost Capital Civic Center project
Juneau cruise ship passengers could foot a big chunk of the bill for a new, integrated convention center and performing arts venue.
Travel industry figures are bullish on a near-normal 2022 Alaska cruise season
This summer, cruise ship schedules are packed — on some days, Ketchikan and Juneau are expecting as many as seven ships in port at a time.