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.
Tag: Tourism
Take your meeting to the next level in Anchorage
Anchorage breaks the mold when it comes to hosting meetings in Alaska. It has never been easier to innovate your next meeting with Anchorage amenities.
Alaska Farms Find ‘Second Harvest’ through Tourism and Event Hosting
To supplement their income, farmers have given their land a second life as tourist destinations, wedding venues, product-tasting sites, and more, benefitting the farms, locals, and visitors who get to spend memorable moments on some of the state’s most beautiful homesteads.
The Alaska Railroad’s Centennial
The nation’s last full-service railroad, the Alaska Railroad, is celebrating 100 years or literally and figuratively keeping Alaska moving.
National Park Service Names Deputy Regional Director for Alaska
The National Park Service (NPS) selected David Alberg, currently the head of the resource management, as Deputy Regional Director for Alaska.
Op Ed: Tourism Needs Your Help
“As more people are vaccinated, we could see more Americans ready to travel—and travel safely—this summer,” writes a group of visitor bureau leaders. “But as you’ve no doubt seen, Alaska’s tourism businesses face a lot of challenges between now and recovery. As Alaskans working in tourism, we have our work cut out for us.”
Unconventional Conventions: COVID-19 Drives Innovation for Meetings and Conferences in Alaska
As the coronavirus pandemic persists, going virtual takes on a deeper meaning for larger-scale events where people have traditionally gathered in person for training, education, and networking. Many Alaska organizations are converting their conventions, conferences, and other meetings to online or hybrid options that are safe for attendees.
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.
Backcountry Riding on a “Snow Pony”
Snowmachining is a truly exciting way to experience Alaska’s backcountry with its towering mountain peaks silhouetted against an immense expanse of sky; unmatchable shades of blue captured in glacial ice; and networks of trails winding through thick forests and over frozen lakes.
Alaska Airlines Partners with Surfline to Offer First-Ever Sale Powered by Ocean Waves
Partnering with global surf forecasting site Surfline, Alaska will discount up to 30 percent off flights to and from Hawaii based on the height of forecasted waves around the islands.