COVID-19 mitigation plan required for 2021 tour companies

This year, tour companies will need a COVID-19 mitigation plan approved by the Haines Borough manager before they can conduct tours.

On Tuesday, the Haines Borough Assembly approved 4-2 a proposal put forward by tourism director Steven Auch to require a COVID-19 mitigation plan in order to receive tour permit approval in 2021.

“I understand that people are going to be concerned with companies inviting people into town, so it seemed to make sense,” Auch…