Tag: Sherry Aitken

With contract expired, Chamber continues visitor services month-to-month

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 11, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The local Chamber of Commerce will continue marketing Sitka to outside visitors, but only on a month-to-month basis this summer. Their contract with the city expired at the end of June, and the Sitka Assembly wants to give the city more time to negotiate new terms. Read More

Assembly furthers tax proposals affecting senior citizens, tourism

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Apr 11, 2018 | Local News

Two tax proposals came to a stalemate at Tuesday night’s (04-10-18) meeting of the Sitka Assembly, receiving both support and resistance from the public. At the heart of the debate is a question of fairness: should citizens pay more to maintain current government and school services? And if so, which citizens? Read More

Healthy tourism season saw 241 port calls in Sitka

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 5, 2017 | Local News

Sitka’s visitor season ended last week and the numbers indicate a healthy season for tourism in Sitka. Between large cruise ships and boutique excursions, Sitka saw 241 port calls in total. Read More

As tourism grows, Sitka positions itself as boutique port

by KCAW News | Aug 29, 2017 | The Morning Interview

Director Sherry Aitken talks about the summer tourist season and "Visit Sitka," the organization marketing Sitka as a destination for outside visitors. Read More

Stormy weather diverts three Sitka cruise ships

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Sep 22, 2016 | Local News, Southeast News Old, Syndicated

Gale-force winds and high seas on the outer coast are keeping about 4,500 cruise ship travelers from seeing Sitka this week. Read More

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