Visit Anchorage is closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19. We are working to provide information, resources, and programs to support business during this difficult time. We will continue to adjust and adapt our programs to get the best business outcomes given the circumstances.…

We're saddened to learn that Bill Elander, former President & CEO of the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB, now Visit Anchorage) passed away on Friday, Aug. 28. After suffering a massive stroke a week earlier, Bill was home and in hospice care, surrounded by family. We’d…

Details, Dates, and Deadlines In late August, the Municipality of Anchorage awarded a portion of local CARES Act funding to Visit Anchorage, and we are grateful for the funding to better support Anchorage’s visitor businesses, positioning our community for success when travel begins to return…

While the 2020 Seymour Awards were postponed as a public health precaution, the nominees still shine: Visit Anchorage is proud to recognize the local entrepreneurs and organizations nominated for this year's awards. Nominees are people and businesses making a difference in our community, the…

Neal Fried, an economist with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Research and Analysis Section, appeared at Visit Anchorage's July Member Luncheon to provide an overview of the community's current economic situation. Click here to view the presentation.…

Interested in applying to join the Visit Anchorage Board of Directors? Our board members guide financial policy and budget priorities, provide critical industry insight, and influence our marketing and advocacy efforts. Elected board members will serve a 3-year term beginning January 2021, while…

Visitors to downtown Anchorage now have a little more space to spread out. Open Streets ANC – a partnership between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership – has closed several local streets to vehicle traffic, giving pedestrians freedom…

⁠Anchorage is on the rise — now listed as number six in a nationwide ranking of America’s Best Small Cities.  The annual report, compiled by Resonance Consultancy, ranks small cities (those with populations between 100,000-500,000 people) based on half a dozen factors…

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has brought a sea change to Alaska’s 2020 cruise season: On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indefinitely extended a No Sail Order for all cruise ships, and the Canadian government has closed all ports to cruise travel until July 1. …

Coast International inn becomes Coast Inn at Lake Hood, inspired by a 50-Year History and its proximity to the Anchorage Aviation District. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (March 15, 2020) Coast Hotels announced today the new name of its well-known Alaskan property, the Coast International Inn, set to change to…