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New task force to plan for future of tourism in Sitka

by Katherine Rose | Mar 15, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

A new task force will now tackle tourism in Sitka. The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday/last night (3-14-23), approved the creation of a new “tourism task force” meant to investigate and plan for the city’s approach as it prepares for increased cruise traffic in 2023 and beyond. Read More

Could Sitka’s ‘Cruise Boom’ be a bust? A new documentary explores the impact of rapid growth in cruise tourism

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 3, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

A pair of documentary filmmakers is hard at work examining the implications of the rapid growth in cruise tourism projected for Sitka. Read More

‘Cruise Boom’ documentary series takes shape with first two short films

by KCAW News | Mar 3, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Title image of ArtChange, Inc.’s short film “Benefits and Impacts.” The shorts...

‘Cruise Boom’ project explores what’s to come for Sitka tourism

by KCAW News | Nov 12, 2021 | The Morning Interview

What can Sitkans expect next year, with nearly half a million tourists visiting? Filmmakers Ellen Frankenstein and Atman Mehta are trying to answer that question. Read More