Opponents of Juneau's proposed cruise ban raise big bucks

[RandySF]

A proposed one-day-a-week ban on large cruise ships in the Southeast Alaska destination of Juneau is drawing major opposition from big tourism businesses.

A new group that’s opposing the local citizens initiative to ban ships on Saturdays has reported raising more than $300,000 to fight the proposal. Donations include $75,000 from an affiliate of Norwegian Cruise Line, $75,000 from Westmark Hotels, $10,000 from Wings Airways and $8,000 from Northrim Bank.
The anti-initiative campaign has hired Anchorage-based Thompson & Co. as its campaign manager, according to filings with state campaign finance regulators.

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https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/opponents-of-juneaus-proposed-cruise-ban-raise-big-bucks/

[Magoo48]

1. Well,

I’d ban every cruise ship from docking in any American waters unless they can prove they are environmentally neutral.

Alas, I have no say: better for business, worse for our home planet.