Industry-commissioned report outlines financial boost of cruise ships in Sitka

Industry-commissioned report outlines financial boost of cruise ships in Sitka

Cruise ship visitors disembark a Virgin Voyages cruise in May 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) A new report commissioned by the cruise industry outlines the financial boost cruise ship visitors have had on Sitka’s economy.  The report was prepared by global advisory firm Oxford Economics for CLIA — the Cruise Lines International Association, and was published last week.  Sitka Tourism Manager Judson Rusk told the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (8-11-26) the stu…