Alyeska Resort is pleased to announce the promotion of Chef Aaron Apling-Gilman to Resort Executive Chef position. Chef Aaron has worked at Alyeska Resort since May 2011. He has filled a variety of roles including Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Head Chef and GM/Chef of Seven Glaciers. He has also…

Alaska summers shine, and more people are realizing what the destination has in store for fall, winter, and spring as well. There is growing interest in multi-season travel, and Anchorage is a prime place to enjoy Alaska no matter the date. Amazing Never Hibernates No matter the season, there is…

Alaskan Spirits Distillery captured a Gold and Bronze medal in the 2019 Great American International Spirits Competition. Spirits entries from around the world competed this year premiere competition held May 4 and 5 in Rochester, New York. More than 1,400 entries were evaluated by a panel of…

The summer of 2019 has a promising beginning, as May set hotel performance records for the month in terms of rate, demand, and total revenue. Demand in May was 8% higher than historical peaks for the month. Hotel revenue was up 30% from a historical record for this month set in 2017. Occupancy and…

With easy access to 495,199 acres of wilderness, Anchorage tops the U.S. News list, "The World's Wildest Cities." The article notes Anchorage's wildlife, including 45 mammal species, and its convenient trail access points. Read the full article at U.S. News.

The visitor industry in Alaska celebrated their exemplary managers and properties at the 21 st annual Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association (AkH&LA) Stars of the Industry Awards on March 30 in Anchorage at the Hotel Captain Cook.  Staff from the Grande Denali Lodge and Denali Bluffs Hotel…

Alyeska Resort’s downhill mountain bike park will open Friday, June 7 for the nineth summer season of lift access mountain biking. Alyeska Resort is the only ski area in the state offering mountain biking access via chair lifts. The resort will begin running mountain bike operations off…

Major Marine Tours is excited to announce that we have been named one of the top 10 boat tours in North America by the 2019 USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Award! Nominees for this award were chosen by a panel of USA Today editors and relevant expert contributors. Twenty nominees…

Hike Alaska is officially open for the season. We are having an open house on First Friday, June 7 at 5-8 p.m. There will be food, local art, and a drawing for a guided hike. We are at 737 W 5th Ave, right above Glacier Brewhouse. Stop on by!

Chugiak-based Paint a Scarf has won a national award for its 23-minute training video. Paint a Scarf took the 2019 Bronze Telly Award for its “How to Paint a Silk Scarf” instructional video. Paint a Scarf’s production was honored alongside videos from Microsoft, Dyson and PBS in…