Royal Caribbean Group announces support for Shop Local Alaska program

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Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 10:33am

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Royal Caribbean Group has pledged support for an online marketplace program exclusively for Alaska businesses supported by the BuyAlaska Program and Voyij.com.

The program, Shop Local Alaska, was created as a response to the uncertainty of the 2021 cruise season

According to a release from BuyAlaska, Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to raise awareness of Alaskan-owned businesses in port towns that are struggling.

The Shop Local Alaska program will be marketed directly to consumers out of the state.

However, the website exists as a resource for anyone who is looking to shop and support Alaska businesses.

 

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