Numbers are in. Visitor industry drives SE’s economy.
While state government, fishing and timber remain in the doldrums, the visitor industry grows ever more important to the economy of Southeast Alaska.
Railroad issues RFQ to replace Seward terminal
The Alaska Railroad is taking the next step in pursuing a public-private partnership to develop the rail-marine terminal in Seward.
Cruise industry at forefront of environmental stewardship
The cruise industry has made unprecedented, year-over-year progress in implementing sustainable technologies and practices.
The ‘electrification’ of two ports
Two West Coast ports almost 1,000 miles apart are working to expand shore power for berthed cruise ships.
Artists, kids paint mural at Icy Strait Point in Hoonah
Wyland worked with Hoonah artist Jeffrey Skaflestad and dozens of youths to paint a mural at Icy Strait Point.
Juneau welcomes Royal Princess to Alaska
As part of its inaugural season in Alaska, the Royal Princess exchanged plaques with Juneau during a special ceremony in September.
Silversea completes first Northeast Passage transit
Between August 10 and September 5, 2019, the cruise line sailed over 5,000 nautical miles between Nome and Tromsø, Norway, calling at 27 destinations.
First hybrid cruise ship sails Northwest Passage
MS Roald Amundsen became the first battery-hybrid powered ship to sail over 3,000 nautical miles through the Northwest Passage.
Navy completes exercises in Seward
Over 500 members of the armed forces were in Seward earlier this month to participate in a military exercise.