MOA sets daily limit of 7,000, guidelines for docking bans for ships that would exceed that total.
Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
Entire blocks along Franklin Street now shut down, but some stores seek to lure what locals they can.
Biggest issues for visitors were lack of connectivity and crossing guards, tourism director says.
Departure of Norwegian Jewel two hours early due to wind warnings comes in wake of stormy ship debate.
“Alaska is not ‘The Last Frontier.’ Alaska always has been and always will be a Native place.”
Strategy raises questions about citywide cruise tourism economic impacts cited by Ship-Free Saturday opponents.
Tensions revived after cruise line president touts project in speech; email apology sent soon after.
Three cruise companies, Goldbelt give $275,000 of more than $300,000 raised; supporters raise $380.
Tourism to national parks in Alaska has rebounded from pre-pandemic levels after three years of lower numbers, according to a report released by the National… Continue reading
One whale was pregnant at the time of death, according to NOAA.
Document focuses on efforts CBJ is making to limit impacts, plus economic and legal scenarios
Karla Hart says she won’t further appeal dock’s use permit, will focus on debate of project’s merits.
“Goldbelt is confident they can sell that destination with a windbreak and some porta-potties.”
Two ballot measures could be presented to local voters in the two Southeast Alaska towns this fall
Expanded food court opens at former lodge site; donut shop and low-cost apartments replace shelter.
Agreement with city allows Goldbelt to nix $10M deal if gondola doesn’t open by May 31, 2028.
