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The isolated tourist hotspot taking action to stop overtourism from cruise ships

The current ‘overwhelming’ number of visitors diminishes what residents love so much about the area, locals said

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024

Alaska city limits cruise passengers after being overwhelmed by tourists

Alaska city limits cruise passengers after being overwhelmed by tourists

Officials in Juneau said the city needs time to expand its infrastructure to cope with a post-pandemic travel boom

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024

Alaska limits cruise ship passengers in capital city after 1.6m visitors last year

Alaska limits cruise ship passengers in capital city after 1.6m visitors last year

Juneau agrees deal with industry body to curtail visits but critics say it does not go far enough to protect quality of life

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024

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A new agreement would limit cruise passengers in Alaska's capital. A critic says it falls short

A new agreement between Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines seeks to cap the daily number of cruise ship passengers arriving in Juneau starting in 2026

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

Crammed with tourists, Alaska's capital wonders what will happen as its magnificent glacier recedes

A record number of cruise passengers are expected this year in Alaska's capital, drawn by wonders such as the long-retreating Mendenhall Glacier

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Alaska's cruise season starts as industry hopes for revival

The first large cruise ship of the season has arrived in Alaska, marking the start of what industry and tourism officials expect will be a more robust travel year after two pandemic-stunted seasons

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

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