Jason Gaffney applauded Gov. Parnell recently for instigating a reduction in statewide cruise taxes. State Rep. Bill Thomas and I opposed the bill, which eliminated nearly all Haines’ future public revenue from the industry.
Alaska’s head tax was average for ports worldwide. Prior to any demonstration of reduced passenger demand, several Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships were shifted away from Alaska, purportedly due to our head tax. It was a ruse. Disney and Celebrity scooped…