Tag: cruise ship

Assembly reviews city’s short-term plan for predicted cruise boom

by Katherine Rose | Jan 19, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Porta Potties, barricades, trash cans… an ATV ambulance? Sitka could see more than double the cruise ship passengers it sees in a typical year this summer and the city is scrambling to accommodate them. And while there’s potential for Sitka’s business economy to benefit, the influx comes with costs too. Read More

For Sitka tourism businesses, the 2021 season is fraught with uncertainty

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Feb 4, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

In pre-pandemic times, preparations for the summer season would already be underway for Alaska tourism businesses. But uncertainty about the 2021 season has left many in a holding pattern, especially those that rely on the cruise ship industry. Some Sitka businesses are feeling cautiously optimistic while others are worried about the future. Read More

Cruise boom brings more business to Sitka but strains some local attractions

by Ari Snider | Oct 14, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

2019 was a big year for cruise ship tourism in Sitka. Some welcome the extra business, but the large crowds created challenges for some local attractions. Read More

Dunleavy administration seeks overhaul of Alaska’s cruise ship program

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jul 31, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The chief of DEC's cruise ship program has resigned as the Dunleavy administration mulls automation to replace on board Ocean Rangers. This leaves question over state oversight of a booming industry poised to break new records in 2020. Read More

Oprah’s short visit to Sitka and lasting impact on fans

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 19, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey set foot in Sitka today. She was ferried here on a Holland America cruise ship with hundreds of loyal fans aboard, seeking adventure and a chance to chat with the queen of daytime television. Read More

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