About TBMP
Sitka and Baranof Island are Lingít Aaní, the ancestral homeland of the Tlingít people, who have stewarded these lands and waters for over 10,000 years. We recognize and thank the Tlingít people for their enduring care and connection to this place.
The Program
The Sitka Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) program is a community-driven, voluntary initiative that promotes responsible tourism across the City and Borough of Sitka. Developed with local input and modeled after long-standing programs in Southeast Alaska, TBMP provides a shared framework for businesses and organizations to support healthy ecosystems, a strong local economy, and meaningful visitor experiences.
TBMP is designed to evolve over time, reflecting the needs of the community and the realities of a growing visitor industry. While it does not replace existing regulations, it serves as a proactive, collective effort to ensure tourism in Sitka remains thoughtful, balanced, and sustainable.
TBMP is not an enforcement program, complaint hotline, or regulatory body. It does not issue fines or penalties. Instead, it focuses on raising awareness, encouraging thoughtful practices, and supporting solutions that work for both the community and the visitor industry.
Participation
Participating partners, including tour operators, local businesses, transportation providers, and cruise-related entities, commit to integrating best practices into their operations, training, and day-to-day decision making. They also agree to respond to community feedback and collaborate with fellow partners and local agencies to address concerns as they arise.
Partners who complete program requirements are recognized through listings, promotional materials, and program branding, signaling their commitment to responsible tourism in Sitka.
About TBMP
Sitka and Baranof Island are Lingít Aaní, the ancestral homeland of the Tlingít people, who have stewarded these lands and waters for over 10,000 years. We recognize and thank the Tlingít people for their enduring care and connection to this place.
The Program
The Sitka Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) program is a community-driven, voluntary initiative that promotes responsible tourism across the City and Borough of Sitka. Developed with local input and modeled after long-standing programs in Southeast Alaska, TBMP provides a shared framework for businesses and organizations to support healthy ecosystems, a strong local economy, and meaningful visitor experiences.
TBMP is designed to evolve over time, reflecting the needs of the community and the realities of a growing visitor industry. While it does not replace existing regulations, it serves as a proactive, collective effort to ensure tourism in Sitka remains thoughtful, balanced, and sustainable.
TBMP is not an enforcement program, complaint hotline, or regulatory body. It does not issue fines or penalties. Instead, it focuses on raising awareness, encouraging thoughtful practices, and supporting solutions that work for both the community and the visitor industry.
Participation
Participating partners, including tour operators, local businesses, transportation providers, and cruise-related entities, commit to integrating best practices into their operations, training, and day-to-day decision making. They also agree to respond to community feedback and collaborate with fellow partners and local agencies to address concerns as they arise.
Partners who complete program requirements are recognized through listings, promotional materials, and program branding, signaling their commitment to responsible tourism in Sitka.
About TBMP
Sitka and Baranof Island are Lingít Aaní, the ancestral homeland of the Tlingít people, who have stewarded these lands and waters for over 10,000 years. We recognize and thank the Tlingít people for their enduring care and connection to this place.
The Program
The Sitka Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) program is a community-driven, voluntary initiative that promotes responsible tourism across the City and Borough of Sitka. Developed with local input and modeled after long-standing programs in Southeast Alaska, TBMP provides a shared framework for businesses and organizations to support healthy ecosystems, a strong local economy, and meaningful visitor experiences.
TBMP is designed to evolve over time, reflecting the needs of the community and the realities of a growing visitor industry. While it does not replace existing regulations, it serves as a proactive, collective effort to ensure tourism in Sitka remains thoughtful, balanced, and sustainable.
TBMP is not an enforcement program, complaint hotline, or regulatory body. It does not issue fines or penalties. Instead, it focuses on raising awareness, encouraging thoughtful practices, and supporting solutions that work for both the community and the visitor industry.
Participation
Participating partners, including tour operators, local businesses, transportation providers, and cruise-related entities, commit to integrating best practices into their operations, training, and day-to-day decision making. They also agree to respond to community feedback and collaborate with fellow partners and local agencies to address concerns as they arise.
Partners who complete program requirements are recognized through listings, promotional materials, and program branding, signaling their commitment to responsible tourism in Sitka.
Visit Sitka's Live Cruise
Google Calendar
Managed by Visit Sitka, this calendar is kept up-to-date annually with live updates from Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska.
*Calendar may not reflect the the most up-to-date ship cancellations and adjustments.
The Sitka Tourism Commission advises the Assembly on strategies to enhance the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Sitka’s residents in relation to tourism. Annually, the commission will review City and Borough of Sitka tourism operations and management plans (including TBMP), focusing both on the local community quality of life and the visitors’ experience.
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