02-08-2017 01:08 via alaskapublic.org

Cruise-ship tourism will expand next summer

A Holland America cruise ship sails up Juneau’s Gastineau Channel June 19, 2017. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)More tourists will come to Alaska next summer on cruise ships.
Research by Wells Fargo Securities predicts about 6 percent growth from this summer’s number, which is 1.06 million passengers. The company projects growth from 5 to 10 percent in other markets around the world.
The numbers are based on capacity, not tickets booked.
Cruise Lines International Associati
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