AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSkagway Travel Disruption: Alaska Marine Highway System suspended Skagway ferry service after major structural damage was found at the docking facility; inspections are underway and there’s no repair timetable yet, with agents contacting passengers about refunds and reroutes. Cruise Costs & Planning: Mexico doubled its non-resident tourist tax for cruise visitors starting Aug. 1, with more increases already scheduled for 2027 and 2028—another reason travelers may see higher port-related costs. Alaska Primary Watch: Alaska Native groups are urging the Division of Elections to address rural election-worker staffing gaps ahead of Tuesday’s primary, citing vacancies and delayed per diem payments. Wildlife Safety: A professional runner reported a brown bear attack on the Wolverine Bowl Trail near Anchorage; she used bear spray and escaped, and officials posted warnings. Travel Deals: Expedia says fall lodging prices are generally higher this year, but it flags Anchorage as one of the places where travelers can still find stronger value. Cruise Health Check: A CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection for National Geographic Sea Lion posted a minimum-satisfactory score (86), citing multiple food-safety and reporting-related deficiencies.
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