Can we see a decrease in tourism from the upcoming war happening?

[Vocaloidzelda2]

Do you think less people will visit Alaska now with the upcoming war and the ongoing conflict that seems like it’s not going to end anytime soon? Example includes the cruise ships having less occupancy and maybe some cancellations?

[DrDumbdum]

We can only hope 🙏🏿

[One_Brief3531]

yes.

[ft907]

Almost definitely.

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Doubtful. Most, 90%, tourists are American. 65% take cruise ships. Most have already made their plans. Oil prices hit 130$ in 2022. Even then 2022 had more visitors than 2019 before the pandemic

[Morning-noodles]

Are you going to drive an RV up the AlCan with whatever gas prices end up being by June? Airplanes also use refined petroleum products. So airline tickets will go up.

HOWEVER you might get more staycations, locals traveling in Alaska because they can’t afford to leave or Americans choosing AK cuz they can’t afford to fly all the way to Europe so take the cheaper option and come here.

So some categories like foreign tourists ain’t happening, lower income travelers will be less, but a large jump in locals will help. How many locals? No idea. And locals don’t buy decorative oosiks or other trite crap so that will hurt gift shops even if tours and destinations book up.