AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCruise Health Alert: A National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ship, the National Geographic Sea Bird, is dealing with its third gastrointestinal outbreak in two months; nearly 20 of 62 passengers reported vomiting and abdominal cramps on a July 10 Alaska voyage, and the CDC says the cause of the latest case is currently “unknown” while earlier outbreaks were norovirus. Wildlife & Science: New research near Juneau finds that playing recorded human voices near salmon streams can send bears and eagles fleeing, disrupting the natural nutrient flow from predators. Alaska Travel Planning: Alaska Airlines announced new seasonal nonstop service to Honolulu from Boise and Spokane starting this December, cutting the usual connection time for travelers heading to Hawaii. Tourism Community Boost: Ketchikan’s Service Tourism Experience lets cruise visitors buy and pack care bags (with a $25 donation) to support the Ketchikan Indian Community’s housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. Outdoor Culture Spotlight: The 2026 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics continues in Fairbanks, featuring traditional games like the Inuit Stick Pull and the Alaskan High Kick.
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