Innovative Sustainable Startups
Three innovative startups focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and eco-friendly products. Meet the entrepreneurs behind Gondwana Ecotours, Sitkana, and Barnacle Foods.
Tourism
Brand-Name Beds: Construction Begins on Wasilla Home2 Suites by Hilton
Construction has begun on a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Wasilla. The national chain is bringing 107 rooms and an indoor pool.
ACDA Transforming Vacant Lot into RV Resort
Anchorage Community Development Authority is creating Denali View RV Resort at the former Alaska Native hospital to revitalize Third Avenue.
Ribbon Cutting at The Wildbirch Hotel Signals Downtown Anchorage Revitalization
Renovated rooms have been filled for months at the Aviator Hotel at Fourth Avenue and C Street, now renamed The Wildbirch Hotel.
Remote Work, Remote Play: Digital Connections Reshape Visitor Opportunities
Remote work lets employees plan longer vacations while handling on-the-job duties from afar. How can Alaska’s tourism industry take advantage of this trend?
For the Birds: The Attraction of Winged Wildlife
Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bald eagles and bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket list.