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…

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…

Hotel revenue for the second quarter of 2018 was more than $70.4 million, according to Municipality of Anchorage reporting released at the end of August. The report put Q2 bed tax collections at $7.5 million, down about 3 percent compared to the same period in 2017. The slight dip in hotel…

Snowhook Adventure Guides  is adding new winter tour options. This winter in addition to our dog sled tours we're offering snowmachine and fat tire bike tours to our program. And if transportation is a problem we're also adding daily shuttles to and from Anchorage to our base in Willow.…

Visit Anchorage was awarded the American Society of Travel Advisors' 2018 North American Destination Partner of the Year. The winner is selected by vote of the ASTA members. The award was announced at the groups' 2018 global conference, attended by more than 1,000 travel agents, suppliers…

Winter will be soon upon us here in Alaska! SkiAK will be ready with all-new gear soon. Arrivals are happening daily. This year we will again be offering kids seasonal ski packages. The package includes new Rossignol skis, boots and telescopic poles. Ski lengths range from 70cm for the little…

This opportunity is perfect for the successful hospitality manager ready to join a vibrant, growing company operating one of Hyatt’s most well known brands in the heart of Anchorage. The General Manager will have the opportunity to join a stable & successful hotel whose team exemplifies…