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…

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…

"Alaskans cultivate a strong sense of community, and that neighborly spirit extends to strangers chasing down the [northern] lights," writes Andrea Sachs in a Washington Post article on winter in Alaska  published in late March. Sachs spent nights viewing aurora and days pursuing moose , checking out Alaska's largest winter festival , and riding the Alaska Railroad . She details her time in Anchorage at the Hotel…

Can’t tell RevPAR from ADR? To the uninitiated, these hotel industry terms might seem wonky and intimidating. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you better evaluate lodging performance in Anchorage and hopefully allow you to make more informed business decisions using the findings.…

The Turnagain Arm Shuttle is excited to announce its new transportation service. The goal of the Turnagain Arm Shuttle is to provide flexible and affordable access to the many sights and attractions of Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley. For one low, flat rate, passengers can ride for the…

February was a mixed bag for Anchorage lodging performance, with modest revenue growth powered mainly by rate rather than demand. Revenue per available room was up 1 percent for February 2018 compared to in the same month last year. Average daily rate was up slightly compared to 2017, but occupancy…

Main Event Catering is currently offering boxed lunches made to order for each of your guests, customers and/or employees. Options ranging from sandwiches to fresh Caesar salads. Boxed lunches starting at $13. Please visit our website https://maineventcateringak.com/lunch-and-dinner-menus…

Alaska Botanical Garden ’s 11th Annual Spring Garden Conference & Reception is March 3 from 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The annual Spring Garden Conference is an excellent resource for both novice and expert gardeners wanting to learn more about gardening in Alaska. Included in your…

Visit Anchorage presented the 2018 Report to the Community on January 18, 2018, at the Dena'ina Center. President & CEO Julie Saupe summed up 2017 and looked ahead to 2018 and beyond, focusing on the most recent findings from local and national research on tourism . She also emphasized the importance for Alaska tourism businesses of customer experience and positive word-of-mouth traveler reviews in her remarks . "We…

Think you know the Anchorage traveler? You might be surprised at what they actually look like. There’s a new Anchorage overnight visitors report that takes a deep dive on overnight visitation in Anchorage and Girdwood, and while it might confirm common assumptions, it can also upend conventional wisdom. The new report uses data from the state’s Alaska Visitor Statistics Program. Where the full, statewide report covers…