By Josh Howes, John McCleary, and Jim Patton What do a guy running motor coach operations, the Executive Director of Fur Rondy, and a boxing promoter have in common? We each use and recognize the…
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The first quarter of 2024 ended strong, with off-season visitation meeting or exceeding historical averages. The non-summer months continue to show potential for further growth for Anchorage. Monthly…
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The travel and tourism community honored 11 outstanding companies and individuals at the Seymour Awards, Visit Anchorage’s annual awards banquet for the industry. Awards were announced during an…
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On October 18, 2008, the community gathered at the new Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center to cut the ribbon. With the building officially open, Anchorage’s convention center space increased more…
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The Anchorage City Explorer wrapped up summer service on September 2, 2023. The free transportation service was designed to help visitors and residents explore some of the community's key attractions…
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Year over year change in demand for June slipped after May's gains (-6%). Hotel occupancy for the month averaged 85%, a few points shy of a year ago. Average daily rate rose to $267, marking another…
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May saw the first improvement in monthly demand year over year since October 2022. Demand was up 5% compared to last year, pushing monthly occupancy in area hotels to 80%. Rate increased to $225 for…
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Anchorage hotel demand returned to average for April after sliding in each of the months in Q1. The first quarter of 2023 was slower than the year prior, which may have more to do with the strong…
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Visit Anchorage recognized exceptional contributions to the visitor industry and the community as a whole with the 2023 Seymour Awards. The award winners were revealed April 14, 2023, at the Dena’ina…
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Visit Anchorage recapped 2022 for local travel and tourism and presented an outlook for the industry in 2023 and beyond. The Report to the Community is an annual overview of tourism results, upcoming…
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