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Community support for tourism continues slow decline in annual survey
29% say impacts generally positive, 13% negative; responses were 40% positive, 6% negative in 2002
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Sitka OKs another cruise ship petition for signature drive
Group seeks 300K annual and 4,500 daily visitor limits, and one or more days with no large ships.
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NY Times: Juneau becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter
Newspaper’s “Frugal Traveler” columnist writes about winter side of summer cruise destination.
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First update in 20 years of citywide commercial-use rules for parks and trails proposed in new study
Plan to be discussed Tuesday bans commercial use of Perseverance Trail, Sunshine Cove Natural Park.
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Sitka Assembly approved memorandum of understanding on cruise ship passenger limits by 4-3 vote
MOA sets daily limit of 7,000, guidelines for docking bans for ships that would exceed that total.
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Downtown businesses open after last ship leaves plan for lean winter, worry about proposed Douglas dock
Entire blocks along Franklin Street now shut down, but some stores seek to lure what locals they can.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s dilemma: Aging equipment needing repair while planning an ambitious new future
Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
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Another record year: 1.68 million cruise passengers visit in 2024, up from 1.64 million in 2023
Biggest issues for visitors were lack of connectivity and crossing guards, tourism director says.
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Cruise ship season dominated by politics ends on a pleasant — and short — day for Juneau visitors
Departure of Norwegian Jewel two hours early due to wind warnings comes in wake of stormy ship debate.
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Douglas cruise port intentionally announced after election, officials say; downtown businesses worry about income loss
Strategy raises questions about citywide cruise tourism economic impacts cited by Ship-Free Saturday opponents.
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Native cultural tourism is ‘Alaska’s sleeping giant,’ panel tells industry leaders at statewide convention
“Alaska is not ‘The Last Frontier.’ Alaska always has been and always will be a Native place.”
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Royal Caribbean tries to appease angry city leaders with apology after surprise Douglas cruise port announcement
Tensions revived after cruise line president touts project in speech; email apology sent soon after.
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Cruise industry giving opponents of Ship-Free Saturday a dominant campaign cash advantage
Three cruise companies, Goldbelt give $275,000 of more than $300,000 raised; supporters raise $380.
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Visitors to Alaska’s national parklands pumped $2.3 billion into the state’s economy, report says
Tourism to national parks in Alaska has rebounded from pre-pandemic levels after three years of lower numbers, according…
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Ship strikes suspected of causing two whale deaths in Icy Strait
One whale was pregnant at the time of death, according to NOAA.
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Proposed Huna Totem dock clears hurdle about legality, now Assembly will decide if it’s wanted
Karla Hart says she won’t further appeal dock’s use permit, will focus on debate of project’s merits.
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‘Neutral’ Ship-Free Saturdays voter FAQ published by city; advocates on both sides cite flaws
Document focuses on efforts CBJ is making to limit impacts, plus economic and legal scenarios
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Eaglecrest gondola can be done on time and on budget, if features are scaled back, city manager says
“Goldbelt is confident they can sell that destination with a windbreak and some porta-potties.”
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Sitka residents join those in Juneau proposing hard caps on cruise ships as tourism grows
Two ballot measures could be presented to local voters in the two Southeast Alaska towns this fall
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Franklin Street facelift: Sites of former Elks Lodge, Glory Hall debut new eateries, housing
Expanded food court opens at former lodge site; donut shop and low-cost apartments replace shelter.