Local Insights
Learn more about hot tourism topics and how tourism impacts local businesses and industries!
Tax Code Concerns
December 8, 2022 – Robert Venibles from Southeast Conference explained how we fund state projects, and why that worries small businesses.
Airlift Northwest
October 20, 2022 – Airlift Northwest has been serving the communities of Southeast Alaska for 40 years and established a base in Juneau over 25 years ago.
Marine Wastewater
October 4, 2022 – We're talking marine wastewater discharge! As Alaskans, we want to know the safety of our water and ecosystems are always prioritized!
Northstar Helicopters
September 27, 2022 – As if glacier trekking wasn't cool enough, Northstar Helicopters has expanded over the last several years to include dog sled, airboat, and most recently, flightseeing tour experiences to their repertoire!
IBEW Local 1547
September 20, 2022 – We connected with Rodney Hesson, assistant business manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1547 (Alaska), Unit 103 (Juneau and Sitka) to talk tourism and trades!
Rain Coast Data 2022
September 15, 2022 – Southeast Alaska By the Numbers: Take a guess at how many cruise passengers visited Southeast Alaska in 2020 ... It's hard to digest!
You Spoke, They Listened!
August 30, 2022 – The City and Borough of Juneau and members of Cruise Lines International Association have signed a Memorandum of Agreement in a massive effort to help mitigate the impacts of the visitor industry on the community!
Tourism Best Management Practices
August 25, 2022 – We're handing out gold stars to the amazing tour operators here in Juneau who utilize the Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) program! Thank you for your commitment to our community!
Juneau’s Tourism Manager
August 18, 2022 – We followed up with Alexandra Pierce, the City and Borough of Juneau’s Tourism Manager.
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
August 11, 2022 – Fresh? Local? Wild? Seafood? Yes, please!
Carbon Offset
August 9, 2022 – Did you know that as a traveler you can purchase carbon credits to offset your carbon footprint from cruising or flying?
Alaskan Crepe Escape
July 28, 2022 – Sweet or savory, the Alaskan Crepe Escape has everything from breakfast to lunch, dinner, or desert!
Alaska Probiotics
July 21, 2022 – Kombuchas, elixirs, ferments, infusions, tinctures, mushroom and herbal medicines, and much, much more can be found at Alaska Probiotics!
Business Survey 2022
July 19, 2022 – Interested in our regional business climate? The 2022 Southeast Alaska Business Survey is out!
Alaska Luxury Tours
July 14, 2022 – Alaska Luxury Tours has been operating in Juneau since 2018 with the goal of providing luxurious, comfortable, private, and safe tours for visitors.
Treetop Tees
June 30, 2022 – Camille Jones bought the company in 2019 with the intention to keep providing folks with shirts specific to Juneau.
Adventure Green Alaska
June 9, 2022 – Working, playing, living in, and visiting one of the most pristine places in the world has people thinking green and supporting operations that are striving for responsible business practices!