The state’s economy was already struggling, but the loss of tourism dollars during the pandemic has only increased the difficulty for many Alaska businesses and individuals. No major cruise lines will return to the state in 2021. How will tourist-dependent communities weather this extended dry season? When federal relief does arrive, will it be enough for businesses to survive?
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Mouhcine Guettabi, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research
- Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
