In Depth Alaska: how birders impact Alaska's economy
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM AKDT
When birders come to Alaska, they spend more time and money in the state than the average tourist. Tobias Schwoerer, a research assistant professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, explains how much this niche market impacts Alaska's economy.
Overall, they are expecting to welcome just under 1.5 million passengers. The city is expecting 52 ships to dock in their ports this season, making a grand total of 675 port calls.