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.
Tourism
Cruise boom brings more business to Sitka but strains some local attractions
Cruise ship passenger counts in Sitka were up 40% in Sitka. Some welcome the extra business, but the large crowds created challenges for some local attractions.
You’ve probably never been to the Anchorage airport’s sleepy second terminal. The state wants to change that.
The state Department of Transportation is looking for private companies who want to partner to essentially take things over at international terminal.
After record-breaking season, city task force takes on tourism challenges
Mayor Weldon wants the task force to focus on are whether the city’s current approach to managing tourism is effective and to tackle the controversial topic of capping the number of cruise ship visitors to Juneau.
When it comes to cruise ship passengers, how much is too much? Visitor industry insiders differ.
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.
As complaints increase, Norwegian Cruise Lines agrees to pay for emissions monitoring in Skagway
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation received nine emissions complaints from Skagway this year.
A final trip on the Mount Roberts Tramway for 2019
The last day to ride the Mount Roberts Tramway for 2019 was Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Norwegian Cruise Line execs confirm they want to build another cruise ship berth
The timeline and plans — or rather, plans for a planning process — are fuzzy.
Even more cruise ships are coming to Alaska in 2020
Alaska cruise ship visitors are expected to break new records for the fifth straight year, according to recent projections from an industry trade group.
Updated: Coast Guard suspends some Allen Marine tour boats
The scenic and wildlife-viewing tour company said most guests on Wednesday were able to be shifted to other Allen Marine boats.