Alaska Chamber of Commerce Premier Business Awards
The statewide Chamber of Commerce honored GCI, Alaska Sleep Clinic, and Tom Tougas of Major Marine Tours with its annual awards.
Tourism
Pursuit Introduces Homestead Kitchen in Talkeetna
Global hospitality company Pursuit opened a fast casual restaurant in downtown Talkeetna, just in time for this summer’s tourist season.
Alaska Native Heritage Center Hires Development and Communications Director
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is bringing back a former employee, Kelsey Ciugun Wallace, as Director of Development and Communications.
UAF Study: Birdwatching Brings Millions of Dollars to Alaska
New research by UAF and Audubon Alaska found that nearly 300,000 birders spent about $378 million in 2016.
Foo Fighters Prove Alaska Is a Viable Stop for Premier Touring Acts
Last August Foo Fighters performed a three-night run of concerts that marked the return of large-scale events in Alaska after COVID-19.
Mat-Su CVB President Honored with International Award
Bonnie Quill is the first Alaskan to receive the Destination Organization Leadership Award from the industry advocacy group, Destinations International.