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Associate Membership

The Alaska Cruise Association (ACA) and its nine member lines invite Alaskans to join our new Associate Membership Program.
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Tourism Best Management Practices celebrates 12th successful year
Juneau's Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) program is a cooperative effort
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COAST GUARD COMMENDS ACA SHIPS FOR SAFE 2008 SEASON
The commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 17th District has commended the nine member lines of the Alaska Cruise Association (ACA) and NorthWest CruiseShip Association (NWCA) for reaching its annual goal “of preventing accidents that may result in injuries to personnel and damage to the environment and property.”
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— WELCOME —

Welcome to the Alaska Cruise Association!

We are an Alaska-based, not-for-profit organization, established to build strong partnerships between local businesses, communities and cruise companies. Led by life-long Alaskan John Binkley, our goal is to work with businesses and pub lic leaders to improve community relationships, increase economic benefits for Alaskans and address environmental concerns. Our job is to listen, to educate and to establish mutually beneficial relationships and opportunities.

 

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Cruise Industry supports 14,500 jobs, adds $1.45 billion to State economy

The seasonal cruise industry injects $1.45 billion into the Alaska economy each year, according to a new economic impact study conducted by the McDowell Group.

Cruise passenger spending accounts for half of the economic stimulation, followed by cruise line purchases and wages. The industry generated an estimated $100 million for state and local governments, with half going to the state and half to local governments.

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