National Tourism Week

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LUNCH IS SERVED

John Binkley, president of the Alaska Cruise Association (ACA) will discuss the goals of the newly formed ACA as well as legislative and other issues facing the cruise industry in Alaska at the May Membership Luncheon, Thursday, Noon - 1 p.m., May 17, 2007, at the Howard Johnson Hotel.

Binkley will also take a look at forecasts for the Alaska cruise industry and trends in the world cruise markets for 2007, 2008 and beyond.

RSVP online or by calling 257-2396 by noon Monday, May 14, 2007.

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Today in Anchorage: Spring Into Tourism Activity Expo!

Don't miss this expo designed for all frontline employees! Join Anchorage's tourism community today from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Ship Creek Center for a fun preview of summer activities, tours and other products to help our visitors.

Admission is free. Hosted by ACVB, Alaska Railroad, Gray Line of Alaska, Alaska Heritage Tours, Phillips Cruises & Tours, and Aramark Parks & Resorts - Alaska.

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Member Minute Mania Returns!

Be the star at Alaska Wild Berry Theater! This popular product exchange gives members a chance to share with the industry and ACVB's visitor information staff what's new in 60 seconds!

Join the fun, promote your business, and help ACVB's judges determine the winners for the wildest presentations - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (member presentations 6 - 7 p.m.) Tuesday, May 22, 2007.

To present, contact Rachel Sperry at 257-2377 or rsperry@anchorage.net. Presentation spots limited to the first 60 members to register!

To attend (but not present), RSVP online or call 257-2396 by Monday, May 21.

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ACVB Geocache Day at Central Middle School

This school year, students in Central Middle School's Landmark class have been busy researching and compiling information for ACVB's first-ever "Geocaching Guide to Anchorage." Join ACVB staff this Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a lesson in this exciting new visitor trend and see the results of the students' hard work. Students will share the principles of geocaching and teach us how to use GPS units in following clues to hidden treasures!

Open to the first 10 members who respond. To RSVP, contact Julie Saupe at 257-2323, jsaupe@anchorage.net.

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Save The Date:

Big Wild Logo Launch - Join us in Town Square on Tuesday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. for the first look at the Anchorage Big Wild Life logo. The celebration, sponsored in part by Anchorage Media Group, will include free food, live entertainment and prize giveaways, including a 2007/2008 Alyeska Resort season pass.

AlaskaHost Customer Service Essentials Seminar
May 31, 2007 / 1 - 5 p.m. - download the pdf or sign up online. ACVB Corporate Headquarters.

Rust's Flying Service Business Exchange & Summer Celebration!
June 7, 2007 / 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - RSVP online. Rust's Flying Service hangar on Lake Hood.