Vancouver building upon short- and long-term plans
Vancouver will greet about 900,000 passengers on 241 calls this year and more than 1 million passengers in 2019.
Grateful for tourism in Southeast Alaska
The visitor industry in Southeast Alaska has grown due to diversification, an influx of small and large ships and an improved economy.
Visitors rank Alaska experience high
Every dollar spent on tourism marketing results in $58 in travel spending.
Interior backs away from huge fee increase
The Interior Department is backing down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at the nation’s most popular national parks.
Marketing legislation put on hold
Legislation to create Tourism Improvement Districts (TIPs) to self-fund a visitor marketing program has lost its momentum.
First stop North Seas, then it’s across the Atlantic
Norwegian Bliss, the first cruise ship custom-built for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience, departed Germany.
Victoria working on 4-berth strategy
Last year turned out to be a record year for Victoria but it expects to exceed that in 2018.
Seasonal air service begins in May at 3 Alaska airports
The state’s three main passenger airports are gearing up for another very busy travel season.
17 ships will cross the Gulf of Alaska
An increasing number of passengers are selecting a cruise itinerary that crosses the Gulf of Alaska.