This summer, some remote communities have welcomed their largest cruise ships in history.
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Big changes are coming to the Mendenhall Glacier area
The area’s finalized improvement plan includes a new visitor center, more parking, an expanded trail system and more.
Juneau’s record cruise season meant a busier downtown — and more complaints from locals
Even some business owners felt Juneau was at capacity this year.
Summer crowds can slow down Juneau’s cell service. More public Wi-Fi could help.
The more visitors use public Wi-Fi, the more space there is on cell networks for locals.
Cruise ships returned to Southeast Alaska, but don’t call it a comeback
The year before the pandemic, Alaska set record numbers for cruise ship tourism. This year, it’s estimated Juneau will see about 10% of its usual cruise traffic.
‘It’s been a long two years’: First large cruise ship since 2019 docks in Juneau
Juneau residents have mixed feelings about the ship’s arrival amid an uptick an COVID-19 cases, but for the most part, the feeling at the dock and inside downtown businesses on Friday was one of hope.
‘We’re gonna squeeze by’: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve uses savings to dodge layoffs in cruise ship drought
After a year without tourists, Park Director Philip Hooge says there are moths flying out of his checkbook.
Biden signs bill allowing cruise ships back into Alaska
The bill gives Alaska-bound cruise ships, nearly all of which are foreign-flagged and have foreign crew, a temporary pass from the Passenger Vessel Services Act.
As summer approaches, Alaska’s tourism industry prepares to welcome independent travelers
As the summer approaches, Alaska’s travel industry is preparing for another uncertain pandemic season.
‘We can’t cry in our pillows’: Skagway officials unveil 2021 cruise season backup plan
Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata acknowledged the summer season, usually worth an estimated $160 million, is going to be radically different. But he said Skagway is going to make it through another year.