Cruise Industry Spends $282 Million in Alaska.

• Position: Business Research Economic Advisors - International Council of Cruise Lines - Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates - Brief Article

A new state economic impact study released by the International Council of Cruise Lines documents $282 million in direct spending by the cruise industry in Alaska in 1999. The study, conducted by Business Research Economic Advisors and Wharton Economic Forecasting Associates, shows the cruise industry purchased goods and services from suppliers throughout the state and breaks out spending by 12 major industry sectors.

The top Alaska industry sectors benefiting from the industry...