:: Thursday in Anchorage was another big day for discussion of taxes and economics 101.
Editor's Note: Dave Harbour has been in Alaska since the early 1970s and now serves as president of The Harbour Co. and publisher of Northern Gas Pipelines on the web. He came to Alaska in 1971 as director of Alaska affairs for Alaska Methodist University, and then worked for Murray, Kraft and Rockey Advertising and Public Relations, Alaskan Arctic Gas Pipeline Co., Northern Natural Gas, ARCO and Alaska Pacific University
Yesterday's tax discussions kicked off with a 7:30 a.m. presentation at the Resource Development Council...
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Steve Hites of the Skagway Street Car Tour films a 30-second spot that talks about keeping Alaska competitive that is now airing on Gavel to Gavel. Hites tells viewers that he is "worried about my
family business - and the future of the visitor industry."
:: State seeks experts for science advisory panel
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking
applicants to fill its non-governmental organization (NGO) seat on its cruise ship wastewater science panel after activist Gershon Cohen was removed from the panel.
The 11-member volunteer panel will look at current and innovative wastewater
technologies and evaluate associated installation issues. It will advise DEC on "technologically effective and economically feasible" options for wastewater treatment.
DEC Commissioner Larry Hartig...
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Joe Mathis, owner of Montana Creek Campground, stars in an Alaska Cruise Association spot that airs on Gavel to Gavel. Mathis believes "we need to change the cost structure in Alaska before it brings all of us down."
:: Gaffney: Alaska needs to wake up
Name: Jason Gaffney, President, Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School, Inc.
Briefly describe the business: A span of activities including rock climbing, mountain biking, zip lining, kayaking, hiking, along with a series of cultural explorations by coach. Home based in Haines with operations throughout Alaska and around the world.
When did you first become involved in the visitor industry? I've been...
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Jason Gaffney, President, Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School, Inc.
:: Island waives tax to remain competitive
Bermuda, which has one of the highest cruise taxes in the world, has passed legislation to waive cruise ship passenger cabin taxes at the Finance Minister's discretion.
"While Bermuda is a favored destination, we recognize that cruise ships can deploy their ships to competitive destinations and achieve higher revenues," Dr. Ewart Brown, Minister of Tourism and Transport,...
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:: State predicts hard hit for Anchorage
The slice of Anchorage's leisure and the hospitality sector dependent on visitors - including eating and drinking, hotels and entertainment - could be
facing its worst outlook in recent times. That's because the cruise ship industry announced last year that it was pulling ships from Alaska....
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:: Carnival helps Haiti relief efforts
Carnival Corporation and its affiliated cruise brands are donating at least $5 million toward relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
The funds will be forwarded to several different international organizations coordinating relief efforts within the country.
"We are saddened by this tragedy, one of the worst natural disasters of our lifetime and we are deeply concerned for the people of Haiti and hope that this donation will help provide...
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