The Wild Things - Travel industry news published by the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau

"Spring Into Tourism"

Promote your summer activities at this year's "Spring Into Tourism" Summer Activity Expo with a trade show table! Educate front-line employees about your company. Join ACVB and over a hundred front-line staff on May 8, 2008 at the 4th Avenue Market Place from 2 - 5 p.m.

Contact Kari Coleman at 257-2321 and reserve your 6' draped trade show table at $200 for ACVB members or $300 for non-members. Want to add some power to your presentation? Make sure to add in your $10 electricity fee. Vendor and travel agent reception will follow the expo!


Calling up business - Advertise on the VIC phone board today!

Capture the attention of more than 173,000 annual visitors who book their trips at the last minute - advertise with a direct dial phone board, a plasma screen TV advertisement, or place your menu in an easy to read menu dossier in ACVB Visitor Information Centers. Contact Susan Robb at 257-2342, srobb@anchorage.net.


Who Says There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch?

Love being a member of ACVB? Know someone who could benefit from membership? Contact your member representative today with your referrals and if your friends join, you'll receive a $25.00 gift certificate for any ACVB member restaurant. Spread the word - get a free lunch!

  • Cherise Liston, 257-2374 / cliston@anchorage.net
  • Kari Coleman, 257-2321 / kcoleman@anchorage.net
  • Susan Baker, 257-2322 / sbaker@anchorage.net

  • Knock Knock - Open the Door to Prizes!

    Door prizes are a great way to get your products and services into the hands of local area residents. Contact your ACVB member representative to submit a door prize to be distributed at one of ACVB's member events or ACVB sponsored community events.


    Save the Date

    AlaskaHost Customer Service Essentials Class
    Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 1 - 5 p.m., ACVB Headquarters, 2nd floor conference room

    Big Wild Opera Luncheon & Charity Walk Kick-off!
    Thursday, March 20, Noon - 1 p.m., "Annual Membership Meeting" 1 - 2 p.m., Egan Center

    Business Exchange with Alaska Aviation Museum
    Thursday, March 27, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Alaska Aviation Museum

    Membership Orientation & Refresher Course (MOR)
    Thursday, March 27, 9 - 10:30 a.m., ACVB Headquarters, 2nd floor conference room