December 2021 Hotel Performance
December 2021 was the first month to show double-digit improvements in occupancy, rate, demand, and revenue comparing against the same month from 2019, likely making it the best December for hotel…
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Category: Member-to-Member News
5 Tips for Job Postings that Get Results
It’s a tough time to hire, no matter what industry, no matter which state. As the economy fired back up in spring 2021, the unemployment rate improved both locally and nationally. Demand for labor is…
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Marriott Anchorage Downtown Unveils Top-to-Bottom Renovations
One of Anchorage's largest hotels has completed a full suite of renovations, transforming every corner of the prominent downtown property. The revamp of the Marriott Anchorage Downtown runs the gamut…
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Visit Anchorage Voters Elect New Board Members for 2022
Thank you to all of the Visit Anchorage members who voted in the 2021 board election. Your votes make a difference, as decisions made by the Board of Directors affect how Visit Anchorage represents…
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October 2021 Hotel Performance
In terms of hotel revenue, 2021 was one of the best, possibly the best, Octobers, with STR reporting just above $20 million in revenue for Anchorage area hotels. Demand increased 32% year over year…
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Celebrity Chef Invitational Spotlights Culinary Workforce Development
The 27th Annual Celebrity Chef Invitational turned the spotlight onto Alaska’s emerging culinary workforce. Hosted by University of Alaska Anchorage’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program at UAA’s…
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October 2021 Wild Review
Stay up-to-date with all the latest Visit Anchorage marketing initiatives, sales efforts, visitor outreach, and community engagement work — Wild Review has it all. Our triannual member newsletter is…
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September 2021 Hotel Performance
Monthly hotel demand in September nearly matched 2019 levels, an encouraging sign in a month that usually marks a seasonal shift in visitation and rates as summer winds down. At $162 per night…
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Alaska Native Heritage Center Announces New Winter Hours
Visitors to Anchorage now have a new opportunity to experience Alaska history and culture this winter. The Alaska Native Heritage Center, named one of America's Cultural Treasures, will open for the…
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Visit Anchorage Board of Directors Approves Candidates for 2021 Board Elections
The Visit Anchorage Board of Directors has approved the following slate of candidates, as prepared by the Nominations & Elections Committee, for the 2021 election. There are 12 candidates for seven…
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