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Despite bargains, summer tourism proves tough sailing

The price of gas is down nationwide. The travel industry - both large cruise lines and smaller Alaska owned businesses - are offering visitors cost saving bargains. Are these efforts likely to mean Anchorage and Alaska can expect a good tourist season after all? According to a pair of travel industry speakers at today's Anchorage Chamber of Commerceluncheon, the outlook is mixed.

Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageDownload Audio (MP3)