In Venice, the locals are talking about charging cruise passengers a head tax for visiting Italy’s pretty and most unique city. We realize it’s on the other side of the world but…have they heard of Alaska? Here’s the problem…or the first one anyway: The astounding growth of cruise ships visiting Venice is becoming an environmental… Continue reading Alaska, about that head tax…
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Alaska: Fewer Visitors, Better Deals?
An old football coach I once knew used to say that pro athletes and teams should “never let the fans realize they can get along without you” because once they’re gone, it’ll be hard to get them back. Could the same be true about cruising to Alaska? Dragged down by a lawsuit over head taxes,… Continue reading Alaska: Fewer Visitors, Better Deals?