Huna Totem Taps Bell for Strategic Initiatives, Tourism Advisory Board
Huna Totem hired former Commerce Commissioner Susan Bell as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and named her to a new Tourism Advisory Board.
Tourism
Driving Economic and Quality-of-Life Benefits Through Travel
Travel is huge for Anchorage’s economy and quality of life. Anchorage’s appeals in the eyes of travelers range from trails, parklands, and wildlife to fine art and top restaurants.
Wild 2024 for Alaska State Fair; 2025 Will Be ‘Weird’
Growing attendance, new gardening records, and more concertgoers made the 2024 Alaska State Fair special. Next year gets weird with “Weird Al” Yankovic already announced for the concert lineup.
National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy
The National Park Service reports that 3.3 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023.
Cruise Ship Operators Shore Up Communities
Cruise ship operators are investing in Alaska’s year-round economy by boosting internet service in Juneau and making Alaska seafood purchases a focus.
Veteran of the Trolley Wars
What does one weird Chevron gas station have to do with the Fourth Avenue Theatre, the Snow Tiger, and Clifford the Big Red Trolley? Take a tour of the laws protecting trade names in Alaska.