Alpha Aviation Purchases Anchorage Helicopter Tours
Alaska Helicopter Tours will operate year-round out of Anchorage and offer seasonal service in Talkeetna and at Knik River Lodge.
Tag: Visitor Industry
Alaska Airlines Captures Number One J.D. Power Ranking for Twelfth Consecutive Year
For the 12th year in a row, Alaska Airlines is recognized as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction among traditional carriers in the J.D. Power 2019 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.
AIDEA Board Approves Loan for Southeast Cruise Ship Facility
Loan will fund expansion of cruise ship facilities at Icy Strait Point as part of a long-term partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line to develop a second cruise ship pier.
National Park Tourism in Alaska Creates $1.98 Billion in Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service report shows that 2,920,250 visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.36 billion in the state in 2018, resulting in 17,760 jobs and a cumulative economic benefit of more than $1.98 billion.
Portage Glacier Cruises Celebrates 30 Years on the Water in Alaska
Day cruise operator Portage Glacier Cruises is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019.
Trust Offers Unique Juneau Waterfront Property for Sale
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) has listed for sale a 2.9-acre parcel of waterfront property in Juneau’s visitor industry corridor.
Travel Juneau Releases Results of Convention and Visitor Surveys
Travel Juneau released its 2018-2019 Convention Survey and 2018 Visitor Survey, both conducted by McDowell Group.
Juneau Community Engages with DestinationNEXT
The Juneau community feels that, as a destination, Juneau is strong on authentic attractions, outdoor activities and entertainment options, and a little weak on meeting facilities and accommodations.
Railroad Chooses 2020 and 2021 Art Print Artists
The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) chose two Anchorage artists to create artwork as the basis for the next two official Alaska Railroad commemorative art prints and posters.
Alaska’s Shipshape(d) Economy
The cruise industry is crucial to Alaska tourism and the state’s financial well-being. The industry includes approximately 2,180 Alaska businesses that provide tours, activities, and services to the cruise lines and their passengers, according to Cruise Lines International Association