Tourism
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.
Popular Tags
Lists
Latest Tourism News
Virtual Visitors
While everyone is eager to get back to normal (or close to what normal used to look like), Alaska’s organizations are making the most of the opportunities they have now, helping people travel far and wide—digitally, at least.
Explore Fairbanks Recognizes Local Visitor Industry at 2020 Annual Awards Banquet
Explore Fairbanks acknowledged the contributions of partners and other individuals and organizations for their support of the local visitor industry.
World-Class Walks
With the number of tourists drastically reduced (if they come at all), locals will have the run of Anchorage—which makes it the perfect time for the city’s residents to become acquainted with all the municipality’s outdoor options.
ATIA, Visit Anchorage, and Explore Fairbanks Encourage Alaskans to Take Advantage of the World Class Tourist Destination in Their Backyard
This summer is a unique opportunity for Alaskans to get a more thorough knowledge of our favorite place while taking advantage of small (or nonexistent) crowds, lowered costs, or built-in perks.
Two New Technical Staff Additions at Great Alaskan Holidays
Great Alaskan Holidays announced the appointment of two new key RV technicians. James Pacaldo and Tim Proctor have joined the Great Alaskan Holidays team as their new Apprentice Technicians.
Industry Sponsor
Become an Industry Sponsor
Resources
Video
Pebble Reveals Revenue Sharing Plan for Bristol Bay Residents; BBNC Responds
Bristol Bay Native Corporation continues in its opposition against the mine as Pebble Limited Partnership asserts the dividend is “one more way residents of the region can directly benefit from Pebble.”
Editor’s Pick
Hooper Bay Domestic Violence Shelter Opening
The Native Village of Hooper Bay and RurAL CAP will host a grand opening of Bay Haven, a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter in Hooper Bay on June 19.
Event
Governor Signs Historic Gulkana Village Agreement
Dunleavy signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Gulkana Village Council and Ahtna, returning the village of Gulkana’s traditional gravesite to the people of Gulkana after nearly eighty years.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Doyon, Limited
BDO USA, LLP
Personnel Plus
Lynden Inc.
Altman, Rogers & Co.
National Cooperative Bank
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Avis Alaska
Siemens
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
Alaska Safety Alliance
Become an Industry Sponsor
JEFFCO
In This Issue
2020 Best of Alaska Business Awards
July 2020
Welcome to the 5th Annual Best of Alaska Business awards. First and foremost, thank you to our readers who took the time to nominate the businesses that you see provide exceptional services to Alaskans. We publish the results, but you awarded these businesses with recognition for the hard work they do in their very varied fields.