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Coming off a year of record hotel demand, Anchorage’s 2023 tourism outlook is promising Year-round tourism is growing, cruise ships will be fuller this summer, and independent travelers are on track to return in droves, Visit Anchorage said.

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases outlook for Anchorage The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases their 3 year economic outlook for Anchorage.

“Over the past several weeks, households had already cut back on big-ticket purchase because of soaring prices, but in a worrisome twist, data suggests consumers are also beginning to tap the brakes on dining out, vacation plans and even routine services like manicures, hair cuts and home-cleaning appointments. Business owners around the country say rising prices, dwindling savings and concerns of a souring economy are taking a toll on household spending decisions.”

“Restaurant dining data from the reservation platform Open Table, meanwhile, shows that the number of people eating at restaurants fell 11% in the week ending June 16, compared with the same week in 2019.”

Americans are starting to pull back on travel and restaurants Over the past several weeks, households had already cut back on big-ticket purchase because of soaring prices, but in a worrisome twist, data suggests consumers are also beginning to tap the brakes on dining out, vacation plans and hair cuts.