News Release

ACVB’s 7th Annual Membership Convention to Benefit Businesses

Anchorage, Alaska – Nov. 27, 2008 – The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) 7th annual convention is the place to be for learning how Alaska businesses can continue to grow and succeed in Alaska’s 50th year of statehood and beyond. Taking place Jan. 14 – Jan. 15, 2009, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, the two-day event, titled “WE’RE IN…Get Involved” will feature general and educational sessions, breakfast and lunch with guest presenters, all leading up to the Annual Report to the Community luncheon, a briefing of accomplishments and ACVB’s progress of goals during 2008.

Featured keynote speaker, Roy Charette of TrainingPath will present valuable information on team and leadership development. Other highlights of the convention are a preview of the latest developments in ACVB’s new Virtual Visitor Center, an on line destination marketing Web site; a forecast of Alaska’s economy for 2009; and for the first-time, a “go green” session to help businesses grow more responsibly and efficiently.

“Tourism is the second largest industry in Alaska and is an integral part of our business community. This meeting will arm members from all sectors of the visitor industry with useful tools and information they can use in their businesses,” said Steve Halloran, ACVB’s vice president of Community, Member & Visitor Relations, “We want members to leave with good ideas they can implement throughout the year and beyond.”

To receive additional information or register for the ACVB Membership Conference, “WE’RE IN…Get Involved,” call Rachel Sperry at (907) 257-2377.

The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) mission is to attract and serve visitors to the Municipality of Anchorage as a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO). ACVB’s marketing functions are funded by one-third of the bed tax collected by lodging associations. One-third goes to the Municipality’s general fund, a contribution established in 1978, and one-third goes to the construction and annual maintenance costs of the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. ACVB receives no state or federal funds. Explore www.Anchorage.net for more information.

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Media Contacts:

Jeanette Anderson Moores
Public Relations
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
jmoores@anchorage.net
(907) 276-4118
Explore www.Anchorage.net

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