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As one of Alaska’s most profitable and exciting industries, tourism is a vital part of Alaska Business coverage. From cruise operations in Southeast to Aurora viewing trips in the Interior, we provide businesses with the insight and economic forecasts needed to not just run a tourism business, but to run a successful, cutting-edge tourism operation.
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Ice Maze Coming to State Fairgrounds
The Alaska State Fair in Palmer is preparing its first ice maze as a wintertime attraction, from December through March, and aiming to break the world record for size.
Great Alaskan Holidays Promotes New Parts Manager
Great Alaskan Holidays, Alaska’s largest RV rental, sales, and service business headquartered in Anchorage, is promoting Brenda Sims to Parts…
Douglas King Joins the Goldbelt Tram as the New General Manager
Juneau’s urban Native corporation hired a new General Manager for its Tram up Mount Roberts. Douglas King comes aboard with more than…
Rosie Creek Project Completed to Boost Recreational Use of Roads
The Alaska Division of Forestry has completed significant recreational upgrades to the Tanana Valley State Forest’s Rosie Creek forestry road system in a partnership between working forests and recreational use that provides benefits to both, according to division director Helge Eng.
2021 Fair Brings Return of End-of-Summer Rituals
After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Alaska State Fair was back in full swing this year, with guests returning to the fairground for a jam-packed schedule of Fair fun.
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Voices of Healthcare: Professional Perspectives
December 2021
"I think there’s been a change in culture, and I think Alaska has been a little bit more progressive in promoting women,” says Ella Goss, CEO of Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC). Goss started working at Anchorage’s largest hospital in 1997 as an ER nurse and rose through the ranks of management. Providence has intentionally promoted female leaders from within, she says, developing their potential because the talent pool in Alaska is so small due to the state’s population.