May 2017 Vol. 1

Happy 70th birthday Holland America

Holland America sends seven ships to Alaska this season where they will call 135 times.

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Holland celebrates its 70th anniversary in Alaska

What began in 1947 in Fairbanks as a small tour operation has grown into a cruise line that will bring hundreds of thousands of passengers to Alaska in 2017.

HAL’s roots date back to Westours

Holland America’s history in Alaska dates back to 1947 in Fairbanks when the legendary Chuck West started Arctic Alaska Tours, later renamed Westours.

Bill creates structure to support TID

Sen. Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) has introduced Senate Bill 110 to create the Travel Alaska Board and a tourism marketing fund, two essential elements should the industry decide to assess itself.

Study shows industry’s leadership

A new study provides the first-ever, wide-ranging analysis by independent maritime environmental experts of the cruise industry’s environmental practices and performance.

Luxury liner headed north

Another cruise line is adding Alaska as a destination.

Working with others

CLIA cruise line members approach environmental stewardship as a collective effort.

It was a packed house last month for the Go Red for Women luncheon in Anchorage. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute – which is why CLIA Alaska supports this worthy event. Photo courtesy American Heart Association

Must-see stop in Sitka: Russian Bishop’s House

Built in 1843, during the “Golden Age” of Russian North America, this spacious, two-story building was home to Bishop Innocent of the Russian Orthodox Church. It was the center of Russian North America’s cultural, educational and business ventures, complete with a formal reception hall, dining room, chapel, school and seminary.

Alaska Cruise Association

Happy 70th birthday Holland America

Must-see stop in Sitka: Russian Bishop’s House