‘Top Chef’ cruises into Juneau for dinner at the mansion
Gold Creek Salmon Bake, Tracy’s Crab Shack, Mendenhall Glacier, Jorgenson House and the Governor’s House all played starring roles in the final two episodes of Bravo Media’s “Top Chef.”
Spotlight: ‘Because of the cruise industry, we can have all of this tourism’
Briefly describe your business:
Alaska Airlines has grown from a small, regional airline to one of the most respected in the nation. Carrying more than 17 million customers a year, Alaska's route system spans more than 80 cities and three countries.
Spotlight: It all started with a Santa suit
Santa Claus House is one of the top attractions in Interior Alaska and has welcomed millions of visitors from all over the world. It has also received international recognition and publicity from writers, newspapers and television programs.
Spotlight: ‘Take the time to study the issues and become involved’
Brief description of business: Promech Air is a year-round floatplane operation based in Ketchikan. Promech operates four turbine Otters and six Beavers serving cruise ship passengers with flightseeing tours to Misty Fjords National Monument and bear tours to the Neets Bay Salmon Hatchery. We also operate scheduled service to outlying communities for passengers, mail and freight. Waterfall Resort is a remote, world-class fishing resort with 92 beds and 27 charter boats.
Spotlight: Trip to Alaska ‘life-altering’ experience
Ethan Tyler, Owner, Alaska Tourism Solutions
Brief description of business: Promech Air is a year-round floatplane operation based in Ketchikan. Promech operates four turbine Otters and six Beavers serving cruise ship passengers with flightseeing tours to Misty Fjords National Monument…
Spotlight: “We inhabit a place that’s extraordinary”
Deb Hickok is President and CEO of the Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau (FCVB), a destination management organization with the mission to be an economic driver in the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors and optimizing the visitor experience.…
Spotlight: “I’m not an office person”
Buzzy Chiu, general manager of the Bridgewater Hotel in Fairbanks, is a true “people person.” A member of the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors and the Downtown Association board, her favorite part of the job is getting…
Groups challenge permits
Two environmental groups are taking state regulators to court in a dispute over the technology cruise ships use to treat their wastewater.
Earth Island Institute and Friends of the Earth are contending a ruling by the Department of Environmental Conservation,…
Cruise ship employees support Alaska non-profits
While the itineraries for Alaska tout magnificent glaciers and wildlife, a closer look at what’s happening on the dock long after passengers disembark reveals a sight just as impressive.
This summer, several ships in the Princess fleet have donated items…
Alaska part of world cruise
Crystal’s 17th annual World Cruise will visit 35 ports in five segments, including eight days in Alaska.
The 94-day cruise departs Los Angeles Jan. 18, 2012, with multiple overnight stays on Crystal Serenity’s route through Hawaii, the South Pacific, eastern…