AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlaska Cruise Funding: Alaska lawmakers have finally spent down $37.5 million in unspent cruise ship passenger tax funds, sending $375,000 to Wrangell based on passenger counts. Princess Alaska Schedule: Princess Cruises opened sales for its 2028 Alaska season with 185 departures across 14 itineraries on eight ships, including glacier-heavy Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier visits plus Inside Passage roundtrips. Air Travel & Access: Alaska Air Group’s proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is back in the spotlight as the Biden administration reviews another airline merger for competition concerns. Local Lodging Rules: Anchorage short-term rental owners get an extended grace period to register properties. Travel Safety Watch: The Dalton Highway faced a July winter-weather advisory with snow and possible ice at Atigun/Anaktuvuk passes—an important reminder for anyone planning Interior-to-North Slope drives. Wildlife Tourism: Katmai bear-viewing day trips from Anchorage typically run mid-June through mid-September, with Fat Bear Week timing requiring advance planning. Family Travel Buzz: Tom Brady shared photos from a “trip of a lifetime” in Alaska featuring fishing, sled dogs, and a cold-water swim.
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