EVENT ALERT
Anchorage, Alaska (September 1, 2003)
ACVB FALL FAM PROMOTES ANCHORAGE ECONOMY
WHO: Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) Fall 2003 Meeting Planner Fam will host more than 27 meeting planners and guests from around the United States. The potential economic impact to Anchorage is more than $11 million. Fam delegates include participants from Virginia, Washington DC, Florida, New Mexico, California and Colorado.
WHAT: Fam participants will begin arriving in Anchorage Sept. 9, 2003, and will be visiting the city and surrounding communities. A few of the locations the group will tour are the William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, local hotels and other venues for meetings and functions. Part of the Fam includes introducing meeting planners to the wide variety of activities available to participate within the Anchorage bowl. While in Anchorage, meeting planners will experience 4-wheeling, wildlife viewing, shopping, horseback riding, kayaking, Native culture, flightseeing and nightlife.
WHY: Fam groups are one of the several tools the ACVB convention sales team uses to sell Anchorage. The bi-annual Fam trips familiarize meeting planners with meeting facilities, activities, attractions, hotels and transportation options. Meetings are currently booked as far in advance as 2010.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10, 2003
Fam Itinerary
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
- Buffet breakfast & Anchorage orientation in the Juneau-Haines Room, Anchorage Marriott Hotel.
- Horseback Riding, 4-Wheeling & Kayaking at Eklutna Lake
- Shopping/Free time
- Welcome reception in Concierge Lounge at the Anchorage Marriott
- Opening Reception and dinner at the Anchorage Museum
- Whale Fat Follies, a unique Alaskan nightclub show
Thursday, September 11, 2003
- Breakfast and site tour at the Hilton Anchorage
- Site tour of the William A. Egan Convention Center followed by presentations by our sponsor airlines and ACVB
- Tour of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
- Site tour and lunch at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel
- Flightseeing with Era Classic Aviation
- Depart from the Anchorage Marriott for a site tour followed by a reception and dinner at the Hotel Captain Cook
Friday, September 12, 2003
- Motorcoach departs from the Anchorage Marriott for breakfast and a site tour at the Westmark Anchorage Hotel
- Tour of Sourdough Mining Company and Alaska Wildberry Products
- Tour of the Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Site tour and lunch at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
- Return to the Marriott to pack and have bags tagged and ready to send to the Alyeska Prince Hotel
- Dinner aboard the Alaska Railroad while traveling along scenic Turnagain Arm
- Motorcoach pick up in Girdwood and transfer to the Alyeska Prince Hotel, where we will stay Friday night and Saturday
Saturday, September 13, 2003
- Saturday morning and afternoon are free time with optional tour activities available
- Buffet breakfast available in the Prince Court at Alyeska Resort, lunch on own
- 4-Wheeling with Alaska ATV Adventures
- Ruby Parker with the American Massage Association will be available in the health club to give massages
- Biking/Hiking
- Site inspection of Alyeska Prince Hotel
- Portage Glacier Cruise and Big Game Alaska Tour
- Cocktail reception in Seven Glaciers Lounge
- Dinner in Seven Glaciers Restaurant at Alyeska Resort
