Alaska Division Of Economic Development Cruise Ships

McDowell Group 2004 The Economic Impacts of the Cruise Industry in Alaska 2003 Final Report prepared for the North West CruiseShip Association September Juneau AK.

Alaska division of economic development cruise ships. Close to a million visitors toured Alaska by cruise ship last year lured by great scenery not to mention a reduction in the states passenger head tax from 46 to 3450. There are thousands of businesses that depend on the passengers coming to Alaska to take their tours dine in their restaurants and stay in their guest rooms. The year before the pandemic Alaska set record numbers for cruise ship tourism.

The Tourism Department wants to present the waivers to the cruise ship lines at the upcoming trade shows and conferences. Alaskas port communities have been severely impacted by the loss of. Impacts from Cruise Ship Season Cancellation April 9 2021 Page 5 B.

Most pay much more than 500 for their trips opting for pricier berths or. Estimated Alaska Tourism Revenues. Need assistance making your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Data from a variety of sources illustrates the revenue to the tateSof Alaska of the cruiseloss shiptourism industry. Coming by cruise ship 39 percent by air and the remaining 4 percent by highway or ferry. This law expired after 1995.

Juneau Anchorage February 2016 McDowell Group Anchorage Office 1400 W. The gaming statutes required that cruise ships pay a fee to game in Alaska and this generated more than 500000 in revenue during the 1995 season. Nearly half its 750000 residents live in the city of Anchorage.

1995 The Legislature legalized cruise ship gambling activities in Alaska waters during the 1995 season. Its good for small town economies but some ships are only running at one-third. It wants to offer existing cruise lines and operators an incentive to keep coming to.