ATIA Election, Denali Road, Co-op Marketing & Post-Convention News
10/13/2011 4:44:00 PM
 News you can use in this edition:
NEW!
 ATIA Board of Directors Election Results

The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is pleased to announce the election results for the ATIA Board of Directors.

Elected Directors to serve from 2011 to 2014:

  1. At Large: Ann Campbell, Aurora Consulting
  2. At Large: Kirk Hoessle, Alaska Wildland Adventures
  3. Far North: Brett Carlson, Northern Alaska Tour Company
  4. Inside Passage: Ken Dole, Waterfall Resort
  5. Interior: Scott Reisland, Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
  6. Outside (Cruise Line): Charlie Ball, HAP Alaska - Yukon
  7. Southcentral: Bonnie Quill, Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau

Thank you to all of those who volunteered to run in this year's election and to the many members who took time to exercise their vote. Last week the 2011-2012 ATIA Board of Directors elected four additional members to serve one-year terms. Congratulations to all our new volunteer board members.

Board Elected Directors to serve from 2011 to 2012:

  1. Roark Brown, Homer Ocean Charters
  2. Deborah Hansen, Rust's/K2/Pike's Waterfront Lodge
  3. Al Koch, All Alaska Tours
  4. Ethan Tyler, Alaska Tourism Solutions
NEW!
 ATIA Board of Directors Meeting

The ATIA Board of Directors will meet at the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka, November 2-3, 2011. This and all ATIA meetings are open to the membership and general public.

COMMENTS WELCOME
 Comment on the Visitor Industry Alternative to the Denali Vehicle Management Plan

As many of you know, Denali National Park and Preserve has undergone a multi-year planning process to improve bus service on the Denali Park Road. The Draft Vehicle Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement was released on August 1, 2011, and the comment period was extended until October 31, 2011, which is approaching rapidly.
 
A subset of the ATIA Tourism Planning Committee, the Denali Road Work Group (made up of a wide cross section of small and large tourism businesses with an in depth knowledge of the Denali Park Road and vehicle operations thereupon) has met several times to compose the Visitor Industry Alternative for this plan.
 
Your comments are welcome! Please click here to review the current draft of the Visitor Industry Alternative. Time is of the essence, so please submit your comments this draft alternative to Lois Wirtz by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Once your comments are received, the Visitor Industry Alternative draft will be updated and presented to the ATIA Tourism Planning Committee and then to the ATIA Board of Directors for approval.

DEADLINE SOON
 NTA Opening Breakfast & Alaska Booth Co-sponsorship

Promote your business at the Opening Ceremony Breakfast & Alaska Booth at NTA held December 5-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. The Opening Ceremony Breakfast will be sponsored by the State of Alaska, December 6 at 8:15 am, and is open to all NTA delegates. Your co-sponsorship supports increased marketing of Alaska to NTA tour operators in addition to being able to distribute brochures at the ATIA booth on the floor. Please note that only those who co-sponsor may distribute brochures from the booth.

  • Date: December 5-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV
  • Price: $500 for ATIA members
  • Registration Deadline: October 21, 2011
  • Click here to register
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!
 Co-op Magazine Ads

This is an affordable way to promote your business in concert with Alaska's statewide marketing message. Co-op rates were negotiated with Alaska Magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, Good Housekeeping and Sunset. Leads generated directly by ATIA and indirectly through the publication will be distributed to participants - but hurry, space is limited and always fills very fast!

  • This program is a great fit for: Retailers of Package Tours, Marquee Attractions, Destination Marketing Organizations (CVBs etc)
  • Publication Dates: January & February 2012
  • Price: Varies from $507 to $2,346
  • Click here to register and pay by October 31, 2011
 Other Co-op Marketing Programs Available
 Alaska Leaders Pledge Support for Tourism

At last week’s ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show, we were pleased that numerous elected officials joined us by speaking in support of the Alaska travel industry. Thank you to Governor Parnell, Senator Davis, Senator Egan, Representative Herron, Representative Munoz and Commissioner Bell for listening to our statewide tourism delegation. As the 2012 legislative session approaches, we appreciate the passion and support you expressed in defense of our businesses and jobs.

 Thank You ATIA Convention Delegates

Also at last week's convention, ATIA members like you participated in many programs to grow and strengthen Alaska’s tourism community. Our thanks to all who donated to the government relations auction, bid in both the silent and live auctions, contributed to the Alaska Travel PAC through the 5k run/walk and pledged donations to the ATIA Foundation scholarship fund. Thank you also to the 120 ATIA members who volunteered to write to their legislators as part of the ATIA Grassroots Coalition!