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Tourism director urges cross‑border outreach, committee raises shoulder‑season facility needs
Summary
Skagway’s tourism director reported on increased inquiries about new Yukon tariffs, outlined outreach to Yukon partners, and the committee discussed keeping restrooms and RV facilities available during the shoulder season and possible code constraints.
Jamie Bricker, Skagway’s tourism director, told the committee she has received media inquiries and many direct communications about new tariffs and taxes in Yukon and said local outreach is underway with Yukon Tourism and Culture and Carcross Tagish First Nations. Bricker said, "there's a general sentiment that, Skagway helps Yukon, and Yukon helps Skagway in a lot of ways," and that the department is attempting to maintain partnerships and communications as federal changes take effect.
Bricker described recent and planned contacts with Yukon…
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