Phase One of Alaska SeaLife Center’s Rocky Coast Discovery Pools Completed
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) opened phase one of the Rocky Coast Discovery Pools.
Tourism
Palmer Hay Flats Access Improvements Include Boat Dock and Fishing Platform
Just in time for summer salmon fishing and fall waterfowl hunting, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) completed several improvements at the Rabbit Slough access site in the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge.
Large Cruise Ships Return to Alaska for First Time in 21 Months
The first large cruise ship of the 2021 Alaska cruise season has called on Ketchikan. Royal Caribbean Cruise’s Serenade of the Seas is the first large cruise ship to sail into Alaska waters and officially end the state’s cruise drought after nearly two years.
More than $5,000 Raise at Fairbanks Walk for Charity
The 131 walkers raised more than $5,000 for 36 registered local nonprofits.
Op-Ed: New Threat To Alaska’s Tourism Industry
As Alaska entices COVID-cautious travelers to again visit the Last Frontier, a bill being considered by our US Congress called the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021 would put our tourism industry’s—and state’s—economic recovery at risk,” writes Renea Saade.
Local Multi-Port Agreement Signed Paving the Way for 2021 Cruise Season
The collaborative effort included Alaskans at local, state, and federal delegation levels in partnership with private businesses and serves as framework for future Local Port Agreements.