Sharing Alaska with the world: Travel-industry convention highlights growing role of tourism in economy Hundreds of visitor-industry professionals gathered in Fairbanks to discuss the present and future of Alaska tourism.
Leadership, excellence and community support recognized at the annual industry awards Each year, ATIA recognizes individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to serve Alaska's visitors and the tourism industry.
Chamber names Day citizen of year Kirby Day, one of the industry’s most familiar faces in Southeast Alaska, was named Citizen of the Year by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.
Canadian firm to purchase Alyeska resort Alyeska Resort has entered into a contract to sell substantially all of its resort assets to Canadian company Pomeroy Lodging.
Seabourn charts Alaska return in 2019 Seabourn Sojourn will return to Alaska and British Columbia next summer with a lineup of 11-, 12- and 14-day voyages.
New hybrid expedition ship arrives next year Hurtigruten will send its new, hybrid-powered expedition ship, the Roald Amundsen, through the Northwest Passage next year.
Orion to offer Bering Sea adventures The 102-passenger National Geographic Orion will offer two Alaska itineraries next year.
Kodiak readies for record year A record 31 cruise ships will call on Kodiak next year, a 40 percent increase over this year.
There’s change ahead in Prince William Sound Alaskan-owned Phillips Cruises and Tours will add a third vessel.
Industry growth brings more jobs, local revenues For the second year in a row, the visitor industry is Southeast Alaska’s largest private-sector employer.