TripAdvisor put Anchorage, Alaska on its list of top U.S. destinations for summer 2018. The selections were "based on destinations seeing the greatest increase in seasonal hotel booking interest from spring to summer 2018 on TripAdvisor," as well as competitive costs in each…

Major Marine Tours kicks off the start of the 2018 summer season with a new addition to its fleet of vessels—the Kenai Fjords 360. The brand new, custom-built, high-speed catamaran is named for its 360-degree wraparound top deck, which provides passengers with the best wildlife and scenic…

An Alaska Travel Specialist will be the front line of communication with Explore Tours clientele; the travel trade as well as direct consumers. A travel specialist will focus on selling both pre-packaged Explore Tours itineraries and products as well as developing customized Alaska vacation…

April hotel revenue was up 5 percent year over year, according to information from Anchorage hotels provided through STR. Revenue growth can be traced to April's average rate, up 3 percent year over year, and was compounded by a slight uptick in demand. The shift of Easter and Passover holidays…

The first cruise ship of 2018 arrives in Whittier on May 12. It’s a repositioning cruise, so don’t expect an entire ship’s worth of people to debark in Alaska. The first full shipload arrives on May 14, when the Zaandam calls on the port of Anchorage for the day. The ship calls on…

The year was 1958. Gas was 25 cents a gallon, stamps were three cents. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” ruled the box office and Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers topped the music charts. Meanwhile, an Anchorage banker acted on the somewhat implausible impulse that his neighbors…

Alaska’s International Airport System, consisting of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks International Airport, is poised for strong growth this summer. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is forecasting robust growth. The number of available seats…

Hotel revenue in the Municipality of Anchorage was flat for the month of March 2018. The data, based on STR Report information, covers hotels in the municipality of Anchorage. It does not account for B&Bs, hostels, or Airbnb-type rentals. Slightly lower hotel demand and a similarly sized…

APTEL Studio Hotel is looking for housekeepers. Location: APTEL Studio Hotel 624 Rodeo Place Anchorage, AK 99508 Hourly Compensation; Part-time, Seasonal. Skill Requirements: Team attitude and ability to get along with people. Work quickly and accurately. Be enthusiastic and show initiative.…

Ascending Path Guide Service has two new day trip offerings and an overnight camping option on the Alaska Railroad to Spencer Whistle Stop starting summer 2018. Alaska Railroad will allow Ascending Path's clients disembarkation off the morning Coastal Classic train at Spencer Whistle Stop…