AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Travel: Alaska Airlines plans to cut about 200 jobs as higher fuel costs squeeze earnings. The carrier has also announced a new nonstop Anchorage–Tokyo route, opening a direct link to Japan. Cruise Travel: Seattle welcomed a record nearly two million cruise passengers this season, reinforcing its role as a key gateway to Alaska. Travelers planning Alaska cruises can also find affordable ways to explore port towns and check whether ports, lodges or tour operators are Indigenous-owned. Getting Around: The Alaska Marine Highway ferry Columbia has faced mechanical delays in Ketchikan, while state officials are preparing to build a ferry terminal at Cascade Point. Outdoor Tourism: A Marine veteran completed a 500-mile hike from Seward to Fairbanks along the proposed Alaska Long Trail. Fishing and hunting account for the largest share of visitor revenue, according to a recent report. Juneau: The city’s Visitor Industry Task Force is seeking public input as it considers tourism issues.
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