More than 150 officials convened in Haines this week for the annual Southeast Conference — with more participating online — and much of the discussion focused on the region’s economy, in particular the tourism outlook for next year.
Cruise industry and airline officials talked optimistically of strong visitor travel next year, maybe even a record for cruise ship capacity, as the country emerges from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Right now, let’s be positive…
