Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The Alaska Railroad’s board of directors approved purchase of a $137 million cruise terminal in Seward, making way for construction.
Tag: Alaska Travel Industry Association
Alaska Music Census: The Bottom Line of Show Business
To quantify the impact of music on the state’s economy and society, the nonprofit Alaska Independent Musicians Initiative launched a census last year of musicians and support services.
Simpson Returns to ATIA as President and CEO
A former executive who stepped away from the Alaska Travel Industry Association for a couple of years is back, with a promotion. After a nationwide search, ATIA selected Jillian Simpson as its next President and CEO.
Resource Industries Expect Stronger, Stranger Economy in 2023
Nearly recovered from the COVID-19 slump, Alaska’s resource industries are optimistic for 2023—if enough workers can be found to fill job openings.
Tourism Entrepreneurs Impress “Sharks”
Entrepreneurs presented ideas to a panel of judges at the Alaska Travel Industry Association trade show in Sitka, competing for cash prizes.
New Travel Guide for Alaska Cultural Tourism
Tapping into the market for authentic cultural tourism, the Alaska Travel Industry Association is releasing a new Alaska Native Culture Guide.
Adventure Green Alaska Program Expands Its Ranks
Four more businesses have joined the Adventure Green Alaska program for sustainable tourism, which is managed by the Alaska Travel Industry Association.
Updated TravelAlaska Website Emphasizes Cultural Tourism
The Alaska Travel Industry Association redesigned its TravelAlaska.com website to include expanded information on Alaska Native cultures and tourism opportunities.