New Travel Guide for Alaska Cultural Tourism
Tapping into the market for authentic cultural tourism, the Alaska Travel Industry Association is releasing a new Alaska Native Culture Guide.
Tourism
Anchorage Tourism Sees Summer Gains
Early figures from the 2022 tourist season in Anchorage appear to approach some all-time records. Tourism-related revenue, hotel performance, and visitation all posted year-over-year gains.
Rebuilding the Gateway in the Heart of the Mat-Su Borough
A $6.7 million federal grant lets the Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau build a replacement for the Gateway Visitor Center.
Adventure Green Alaska Program Expands Its Ranks
Four more businesses have joined the Adventure Green Alaska program for sustainable tourism, which is managed by the Alaska Travel Industry Association.
Holland America Certified for Responsible Fisheries
Holland America’s business is putting passengers on the water, not pulling seafood out of it, yet the cruise line is the first to be certified by Responsible Fisheries Management for sustainability.
$4.4M Grant Helps Sitnasuak Welcome Visitors to Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
The visitors center in Nome for Bering Land Bridge National Preserve becomes more welcoming thanks to a $4.4 million grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Great Alaskan Holidays Adds RV Technicians
Great Alaskan Holidays continues to strengthen its motor home sales and rental technical support team by adding three highly skilled RV Technicians.
New Top Executive for Fairbanks Visitors Center
The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in Fairbanks named Tania Clucas as its new Executive Director.
Explore Fairbanks Unveils Aurora Viewing Map
A new viewing map demystifies the northern lights for visitors who travel to the Fairbanks region to catch a glimpse of the fleeting aurora.
Juneau Hosts Alaska’s First Ironman Triathlon
On August 7, the City and Borough of Juneau hosted hundreds of competitors in Alaska’s first-ever full-distance Ironman triathlon, considered one of the most grueling single-day sports events in the world.