News Update, April 23, 2009

New Taxi Program

This summer ACVB implements a new Taxi Cab Program to supply the majority of Anchorage cabs with Visitor and Restaurant Guides, located in pouches attached to the back of the drivers seats. The pouches have room for one sponsor rack card – capture the attention of visitors in this unique sponsorship opportunity, contact your membership representative to sponsor this five-month trial run, from May 1 – Oct. 1, 2009 for only $1750. First come, first buy in!

• Cherise Liston, 257-2374
• Kari Coleman, 257-2321
• Susan Baker, 257-2322

Port of Anchorage Welcomes Holland America in 2010

The Port of Anchorage will host Holland America cruises in 2010! ACVB is partnering with James Minton, former Alaska Product Manager in Holland America’s Marketing Department for a special member forum on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 3:30 p.m. at the Egan Center. Learn how any type of business can capitalize on this exciting new market segment. $25 allows attendance to the class, plus a bonus 30-minute, one-on-one consultation with Minton. RSVP online today.

Start Thinkin' Spring

The May 7th “Spring Into Tourism Summer Activity Expo” is a GOLD-en opportunity for fantastic referrals all summer long! Purchase a table to educate frontline industry staff about your products and services in a one day catered event at the 4th Avenue Market Place. To secure your table contact Kari Coleman by May 5, 2009 at 257-2321, kcoleman@anchorage.net.

EXTRA Promotions for “50th Anniversary Specials”

Post an Internet Special with the key phrasing “50th Anniversary” and it will populate three locations on Anchorage.net home page, new Alaskans page and on the new 50th Anniversary of Statehood page. In addition, specials are sent to more than 13,000 subscribers in a weekly “Specials & Packages e-mail.” Log into the Members Account Center and post today for free exposure.

Visitor Industry Charity Walk – Graze to Raise

This year the 10th Annual Charity Walk on May 1, 2009 will start and finish inside the comforts of the new Dena’ina Center! Support local charities – learn more and sign up today by going to www.alaskacharitywalk.org. For lower registration rates apply before Tuesday, April 28, 2009.