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…

Anchorage has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Best of the World” destinations for 2017. The list includes 21 destinations around the globe. The competitive selection process included nominations from National Geographic Traveler’s worldwide network of…

Expedia placed Anchorage on it's  15 Best Places to Experience American Culture , noting the city's diverse makeup, and cultural attractions including the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Alaska Jewish Museum . "Interesting culture almost always lies just around the corner in a…

AAA included Anchorage in its top 10 domestic summer travel destinations. The list is based on AAA bookings for travel June 1 through Aug. 15. Anchorage is number six on the list, and a new addition since 2015. Orlando, Seattle and Los Angeles made up the top three.

Visit Anchorage has been awarded the 2015 Gold Service Award by Meetings & Conventions magazine subscribers. The award honors Convention & Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in service to meeting planner professionals. This is the 22 nd time that Visit Anchorage's convention sales team  has won the award. The first year Visit Anchorage won was in 1993, and then every year…

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has announced it will hold its next meeting in Anchorage. The gathering of adventure travel-focused business leaders takes place in Anchorage Sept. 19-22, 2016. It’s the first time the group’s Adventure Travel World Summit has been held in North America. Approximately 700 tour operators, adventure business owners and media are expected to attend,…