Visitor Industry Management Plan

Petersburg’s visitor industry is an important component of the borough’s economy. The industry provides new jobs and economic opportunity for residents and brings a measure of diversity to our local economy. As with any industry, the visitor industry also presents new challenges and raises concerns, most notably about our sense of community and quality of life. While we can point to examples of what we do not want our community to become, the real challenge is working together to achieve the community we do want .

Toward that end, the Visitor Industry Management Plan identifies potential impacts of the visitor industry on Petersburg and makes recommendations for its management and future growth if the community desires to support expansion of this industry.

The PEDC Board of Directors commends the Visitor Industry Working Group for their collaborative effort over the past year. We also thank the many individuals who contributed to the plan by attending meetings and offering suggestions throughout this lengthy process. The result is an excellent plan that, if implemented, will serve the residents of Petersburg well.

In 2021, the plan was awarded Best Community Plan by the Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association.