by alaskabusiness | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Monitor, Retail, Tourism
“We cannot be complacent. We need every business fully engaged in this effort. For the safety of our community’s employees, business owners, and customers, we have developed seven recommendations for bars and restaurants to reduce the risk of transmission.”
by alaskabusiness | Jun 11, 2020 | COVID-19, News, Tourism
Alyeska Resort reopens to the public on June 12, providing Alaskans the opportunity to enjoy a true resort experience and world-class dining on the border of the northernmost rainforest in the world—all without having to leave the state.
by alaskabusiness | Jun 3, 2020 | COVID-19, Monitor, Tourism
The Alaska Travel Industry Association is asking locals to “Show Up for Alaska” by getting out and exploring with tourism businesses this summer.
by alaskabusiness | Mar 12, 2020 | Government, News, Retail
The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors voted to support Proposition 13, a ballot initiative introducing a 5 percent retail sales tax on alcohol within the Municipality of Anchorage.
by Vanessa Orr | Feb 10, 2020 | Magazine, Tourism
Nowhere is this love of snowmachining more obvious than during the Iron Dog, when seventy-two riders set off across the state in one of the longest and most challenging snowmachine races in the world.
by Tasha Anderson | Jan 21, 2020 | Magazine, Small Business
Marx Bros. Café is an icon in the Anchorage dining scene, which is a result of both their long history of quality and their ongoing drive to innovate and surprise. Co-owners Richard “Van” Hale and Jack Amon are part of the 2020 class of laureates inducted into the Alaska Business Hall of Fame.
by alaskabusiness | Aug 23, 2019 | Alaska Native, Featured, News, Professional Services
The food service teams at Red Dog Mine, BP’s Main Construction Camp and Tarmac Camp, and the housekeeping teams at Hilcorp’s Milne Point unit are all award recipients.
by alaskabusiness | Jun 14, 2019 | Construction, News, Tourism
Columbia Sussex, which has owned and managed The Hilton Anchorage since 2006, recently completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation, including upgrades to the lobby, dining establishments, guest rooms, fitness center and conference spaces.
by alaskabusiness | May 2, 2019 | Monitor, Tourism
Travel Juneau released its 2018-2019 Convention Survey and 2018 Visitor Survey, both conducted by McDowell Group.
by alaskabusiness | Apr 30, 2019 | News, Tourism
The Juneau community feels that, as a destination, Juneau is strong on authentic attractions, outdoor activities and entertainment options, and a little weak on meeting facilities and accommodations.