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

28th Annual Seymour Awards Banquet: Building for Adventure

RSVP for the 28th Annual Seymour Awards Banquet, Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Egan Center (reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.), featuring special guest comedian Adam Christing and a "Tuxes and tool belts" themed evening - black-tie or construction attire welcome!

RSVP (by Monday, April 14, 2008) via your mailed banquet invitation or contact Rachel Sperry at 257-2377 / rsperry@anchorage.net.


Spring into Tourism – Space is limited

Showcase your business and products to local front-line employees with a tradeshow table at the Spring Into Tourism Expo, 2 - 5 p.m., Thurs., May 8, 2008, at the 4th Avenue Market Place.

Maximize your tourism outreach - more than 100 tourism industry staff and travel trade professionals will attend this pre-season kick off. Free parking and reception. To purchase a table, contact Kari Coleman (kcoleman@anchorage.net / 257-2321).


Take Part in the Midnight Sun

Get involved with the Mayor's Marathon, host an aide station or man a booth at the finish. More than 3,500 runners from around the globe take to the trails in this premier running event - this is the perfect venue for event traveler outreach. Contact Carolyn Muegge-Vaughan at carolyn@anchorage.net.

Don't forget to post specials, packages, and discounts online at Anchorage.net through the Member Account Center for FREE!


Save the Date

9th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk!
Friday, May 2, 2008, 5:30 p .m., Delaney Park Strip

Seymour Challenge 10K Run – Register online!
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10 a.m., Eagle Rive Nature Center

Customer service: A Key Business Seller – RSVP today
Friday, April 11, 2008, 1 – 5 p.m., ACVB Headquarters