A cruise line executive said the proposed project with Goldbelt, Inc. will help address summer congestion in downtown Juneau.
Celebrity Cruise President Laura Hodges Bethge gives a speech at the Alaska Travel Industry Association conference in Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
“This project is an example of how we work with destinations to help disperse visitors across the geography,” she said during a speech. “We’ve just begun conversations with Mayor Weldon and other local stakeholders and residents, and we deeply value the input. We know we have a lot of steps to take to move this project forward, and we look forward to doing it with all of you.”
After the speech, Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon said she wanted an apology for what she believes was a poorly-timed announcement. It came just a day after the city’s municipal “We’re very displeased with what their actions have been thus far, and they have to prove to the community that what they’re trying to do is best for the community, because at this point, we don’t see any benefit to the community,” Weldon said.
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