ACVB Inducted into 2005 M&C Hall of Fame
Anchorage, Alaska - Dec. 14, 2005 – The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau has been inducted into the 2005 M&C (Meetings & Conventions) Magazine Hall of Fame. To be inducted into the M&C Hall of Fame, convention and visitors bureaus must receive Gold Service Awards for 12 or more years. The ACVB has won the Gold Service Award annually since 1995 and in 1993.
The Anchorage CVB’s induction into the Hall of Fame demonstrates its high level of excellence in service. For the Gold Service Award, CVBs are judged by magazine readers on a number of factors including professionalism of staff, support on hotel and site inspections, assistance with ground transportation planning, guidance on local attractions, liaison with local venders and services, and other aspects that contribute to a successful meeting.
“Anchorage’s induction into the M&C Hall of Fame is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the ACVB staff,” says Bruce Bustamante, ACVB President and CEO. “Their enthusiasm for selling Anchorage as a premier convention destination has set an industry standard.”
Conventions are an important aspect of the Anchorage economy and will generate an estimated economic impact of $83,135,116 by the end of 2005. Upcoming conventions booked in 2005 include the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs scheduled for October 2007 (estimated economic impact: $578,700), the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics in September 2008 (E.E.I: $587,671), the Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators in April 2009 (E.E.I: $663,457), the Western States Communication Association in March 2010 (E.E.I: $616,191) and the Aerospace Medical Association in May 2011 (E.E.I: $1,793,141). These five conventions alone will produce an estimated economic impact of $4,239,159 for the local economy.
The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau’s mission is to attract and serve visitors to the Municipality of Anchorage. ACVB’s marketing functions are funded by half of the bed tax collected by the lodging association. The other half goes to the Municipality’s general fund. ACVB receives no state or federal funds. For more information, explore www.Anchorage.net
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Media Contacts:
Laura Tanis
Public Relations Manager
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
ltanis@anchorage.net
(907) 257-2331 direct
(907) 250-5285 cell
(907) 222-3752 fax
Nance Larsen, APR
Vice President, Communications & Marketing Programs
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
nlarsen@anchorage.net
(907) 276-4118 direct
