Fall began strong, with growth for October hotel demand of 6 percent and ADR of 4 percent year over year. Though monthly performance continues to fall below historical highs set in 2015, 2018 marked the third best October for revenue. October also set the strongest mark of any month for growth…

Help bring Anchorage's Big Wild Life to life! Visit Anchorage is seeking performers and handlers to serve as Anchorage "critters," our costumed animal mascots. These furred, feathered, and antlered mascots appear at many community events as goodwill ambassadors of our city. These…

The Visit Anchorage Tourism and Development Department has a few booth share opportunities available at these upcoming travel trade and consumer shows. But act fast, as space is limited. Promote and sell your business on the road with Visit Anchorage. For more information, please contact the…

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce was awarded "Alaska Chamber of the Year" during the fall forum hosted by the Alaska Chamber in Fairbanks on October 24. It is the second time the Anchorage Chamber has received this award, the first time was in 1999. President/CEO of the…

It was another record-setting summer at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. May through September saw an additional 68,724 passengers traveling through the airport – nearly a 4.5 percent increase over 2017. The increase in traffic is directly connected to the growing interest in…

Polar Bears and Polar Explorers The Anchorage Museum is well-known for its focus on artists and themes important to Alaska and the broader Arctic. Its winter 2018-19 and summer 2019 exhibitions continue the mission. “Aivik and Nanuq” – walrus and polar bear in the Inupiaq language…

Visit Anchorage members receive discounted advertising rates in Alaska Beyond Magazine . Plan now to place a co-op ad in the Anchorage section that will run in Alaska Airlines’ in-flight magazine in 2019. Contact Duane Epton at (907) 561-2450 or duaneepton@gmail.com.

Hotel revenue in September increased 6 percent year over year, another solid month to cap summer. Revenue gains in the month were driven by rate. Demand was flat from September 2017. Hotel revenue remained below records set in 2015. Definite room blocks by meetings and conventions were…

Celebrating the 60th year of operation within pristine Prince William Sound, Alaskan-owned Phillips Cruises and Tours marks another successful season and looks ahead to a bright future as operations expand in Whittier, Alaska.   Offering itineraries from Whittier during a season stretching from…

August was a strong month for hotels, with occupancy and average daily rate the highest in recent years, not yet reaching a high-water mark set back in 2015. RevPAR was up 7 percent year-over-year. It was the best single month for hotel revenue since August of 2015. Not sure what these terms…