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Spotlight: Cruise passengers important contributors to Fairbanks

When did you first become involved in the tourism industry? 1982 in destination marketing and management sector of tourism (not counting the summers while going to college that I was a wait server in a resort region). I was primarily…

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Spotlight: Railroad moving forward on new master plan for Seward

When and how did you become involved in the tourism industry? I first was directly involved with the tourism industry in 2008 when I became the community development director for the city of Seward. Prior to that time, I worked…

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Anderson: We feed the industry and the industry feeds us

When and how did you first become involved in the tourism industry? I first became actively involved 20 years ago when I opened The Glacier Brewhouse.  What tourism companies do you own or play an active role in? I am…

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Nelson: ‘Adding ports of call is a great way to diversify Alaska’s economy’

When did you first become involved in the tourism industry? I joined the tourism industry a mere three months after September 11. It was a time of extreme trepidation and triumph. I was drawn to the industry as I watched…

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Lampi: ‘Quality venues key to keeping Alaska exceptional’

Do you have any special programs or events cruise passengers can attend while they are in Anchorage? Throughout the summer, the zoo offers Discovery Tours, Tuesday night lectures and Friday live music. My favorite activity at the zoo is tending…

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Harris: ‘We want Alaska to be the best place to visit’

When did you first become involved in the tourism industry? I moved to Alaska 13 years ago with the intention to stay for a year dabbling in having a B&B, then after some adventures, return to the Midwest to be…

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Reeder: Industry needs stable tax, regulatory environment

When and how did you join Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska? In 1996, when Bill Sharp hired me as a port manager for Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska (CLAA); it was the best day of my life. [Bill now works…

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Fullerton: ‘Business up during cruise season’

How does the cruise industry affect Alyeska and Girdwood? Girdwood and Alyeska are a favorite place for tourists arriving by cruise lines to stop over and experience much of what is unique to Alaska in one place. We definitely experience…

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Stanley: ‘Support from cruise tourism helped make Alaska Native Heritage Center a reality’

When did you first become involved in the tourism industry? My involvement in the Alaska tourism industry began at the Alyeska Hotel and Resort 15 years ago.  Prior to that, the Aspen Skiing Company in Colorado was my first introduction…

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Moy: ‘Cruise lines are our biggest customer

White Pass hosts the Santa Train, which is an annual event apart of Skagway’s Yuletide celebrations.  Santa arrives on the train at 11 AM and then disembarks to greet all the children. He then takes his seat in the Depot…

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