News Update, April 30, 2009

Cruise Ship Calendar Available

Setting staffing levels for a busy summer? Check out the *2009 Cruise Ship Calendar. Sort the schedule by arrival, port, operator or ship and export to Excel for use offline.

*Password protected. Contact your membership representative if you need your password.

2009 Seymour Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to the 2009 Seymour Award Winners! All awards are well deserved by active ACVB members who have worked hard to contribute to tourism in Alaska. Complete list of award winners >>

Vote for Anchorage!

Five new cities are joining the Travel + Leisure America's Favorite Cities survey in 2009, and Anchorage is in the running! Cast your Big Wild vote today for Anchorage, Alaska!

THE event for front-line staff

Attention all front-line staff, attending the “Spring Into Tourism Summer Activity Expo” is the best way to refresh on everything you’ll need to know to cater to the summer visitor rush. Join the tourism community on Thursday, May 7, 2 - 5 p.m. for this FREE event with food, prizes and free entrance into the new Alaska Experience Theater! If you have any questions please contact Kari at 257-2321. This event is proudly hosted by: Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Alaska Railroad, Gray Line of Alaska, Alaska Heritage Tours, Phillips Cruises & Tours and Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours.

Priceless Exposure

Donate products and services as door prizes for ACVB events and gain priceless access to our members and industry partners. Upcoming donation opportunities: May 9th Seymour Challenge Trail Run, Monthly Membership Luncheons (3rd Thurs. of every month) and May 19th Business Exchange & 60-Second Showcase. Contact your member representative today:

• 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 Dena’ina 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. Space is filling quickly! RSVP online today.