ATIA and Tourism Industry Events
Stay up to date on events, conventions, meetings, and marketing opportunities important to Alaska's tourism industry here.
2nd Annual Visit Sitka Summer Expo
Westmark Sitka Convention Center
The 2nd Annual Visit Sitka Summer Expo brings the Visitor Industry together to share about products and services for the 2019 Summer Season. The event is attended by locals, visitors and hospitality managers & employees (front desk..
Adventure Green Alaska Certification Deadline
Online
Adventure Green Alaska (AGA) is the state's only sustainable tourism certification program. AGA is the result of a statewide effort to grow sustainable tourism in Alaska, and promote model businesses practicing economic, environmental and social ..
Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators Annual Conference
Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Juneau
Every year, AAHPA members come together for our annual conference. Anyone who has been to a conference will attest - it's good people, talking about important and good work. You will learn more than enough to cover the cost of attending through i..
Alaska Campground Owners Association Fall Convention
Coast International Inn, Anchorage
The Alaska Campground Owners Association (ACOA) is a non-profit organization comprised of privately-owned Alaskan and campgrounds and tourism-related companies from all over Alaska. ACOA is holding their annual Fall Convention September 27-28, 2..
Alaska Chamber Fall Forum
Alyeska Hotel, Girdwood
Alaska’s premier business symposium, the Alaska Chamber’s Fall Forum attracts business leaders from all across the state and includes our Conference, Policy Forum and Top Business Awards. Our annual Conference includes panel discussions, key..
Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association - 21st Annual Stars of the Industry Awards
Hotel Captian Cook, Anchorage
This event, dubbed as the Academy Awards of Alaska Hospitality, highlights the hard work and passion to our industry by honoring employees and managers from the various departments such as Dishwashers, Housekeepers and Front Desk to name a few. C..
Alaska Media Road Show
Las Vegas, NV
Meet with media contacts and influential travel writers from around the United States and Canada at Travel Alaska's Alaska Media Road Show. Make your pitch and tell your story at pre-scheduled appointments, then network the night away. Contac..
Alaska State Chamber Legislative Fly-In
Centennial Hall Convention Center, Juneau
Interact with members of the Alaska State Legislature and the Governor's administration, and present the policy positions adopted by the chamber membership as well as issues that are personally affecting your business. Every Chamber member who at..
Alaska Summer Showcase
Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage
“Jump-start your summer” with great prizes, Alaskan entertainment and fun snacks from local operators!..
Alaska Trails Statewide Trails Conference
BP Energy Center, Anchorage
Alaska Trails’ annual conference provides trail users and the wider public a statewide opportunity for training and networking with trail professionals. Government agencies, trail builders and non-profits will be able to share what they have lear..
American Indian Tourism Conference
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, OK
The American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) is the only national conference on tourism in Indian Country. Designed to share knowledge, experience and best practices from tourism programs around the U.S., AITC features exciting and unique mobile..
ATIA & ATIA Juneau Chapter Meet & Greet
Red Dog Saloon, Juneau
Join ATIA members from across the state who are attending the FAF Human Services Response training for a casual social at the Red Dog Saloon. ATIA & Travel Juneau members receive one drink ticket compliments of the ATIA Juneau Chapter...
ATIA & ATIA Juneau Chapter Meet and Greet
The Red Dog Saloon, Juneau
Meet ATIA board members, staff, and Juneau Chapter members for drinks and discussion on the latest news from ATIA. CASH BAR with first beer or wine provided compliments of the Juneau Chapter. Bring a non-member and introduce them to ATIA! ..
ATIA & ATIA Juneau Chapter Member Meet & Greet
T.K. Maguires's at The Prospector Hotel
Meet ATIA board members, staff and other Juneau members for drinks and discussion on the latest news from ATIA. Cash Bar. RSVP suggested but not required.visit http://members.alaskatia.org/event/JNUmeetupMarch2017 ..
ATIA Anchorage Chapter 2019 Retreat
Girdwood, AK
Join us as we review the previous years' fundraisers and meetings, introduce the executive team and advisory board, join a committee, and plan all the events and luncheons for the upcoming 2020 season. This is a great way to network with other ch..
ATIA Anchorage Chapter February Luncheon
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant at 8615 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Please join the board of the Anchorage Chapter for their monthly member lunch. This month's speaker is Sarah Leonard, who will share information about the Alaska Tourism Marketing Program and the proposed Tourism Improvement District...
ATIA Anchorage Chapter February Luncheon
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant (Old Seward Highway)
Andrea Schmidt, Convention Sales Manager, with Visit Anchorage will be expanding on how each year Anchorage is home to hundreds of meetings and conventions and how these meetings make their way to Alaska. Also, she'll address key questions like h..
ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show 2019
Centennial Hall in Juneau, AK
The premier gathering of Alaska's tourism industry leaders. This annual event is expected to attract over 600 participants including tour operators, accommodations, transportation providers, wholesalers, vendors, destination marketing organ..
ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show 2020
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center, Anchorage
The premier gathering of Alaska's tourism industry leaders. This annual event is expected to attract about 700 participants including tour operators, accommodations, transportation providers, wholesalers, vendors, destination marketing organ..
ATIA Benefit Webinar - Small Association Leadership Association Healthcare Program
Online
Click on the Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/360988581) at 11:00 AM on October 30 to find out more about ATIA's newest member benefit: access to healthcare through the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA) healthcare program (https://www.ala..
ATIA Board of Directors Annual Retreat
Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, Alaska
ATIA Board of Directors will meet for their annual two-day planning retreat. This meeting is open to all members...
ATIA Board of Directors Annual Retreat
Coast International Inn, Anchorage
The ATIA Board retreat will begin at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 9th following a shared lunch with the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board (ATMB). The retreat agenda continues on Thursday, November 10th at 9:00am and goes through 3:00pm. ..
ATIA Fairbanks Chapter/Explore Fairbanks Candidate Forum
Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks
The Fairbanks Chapter of the Alaska Travel Industry Association and Explore Fairbanks invite the public to attend the Visitor Industry Local Government Candidate Forum. Representatives from the visitor industry will talk about the successes,..
ATIA Juneau Chapter - Cruise Ship Luncheon
Royal Princess, Juneau
Alaska Travel Industry Association Juneau Chapter invites you to join us for a LEGENDARY cruise ship luncheon and tour on board the: Royal Princess Wednesday, July 3rd CHECK-IN @ 11:30am Noon to 2:00pm Included: 3 course lunch ..
ATIA Juneau Chapter - Legendary Summer Kick Off Event
The Flight Deck in Juneau
Please join the ATIA Juneau Chapter April 26th starting at 6:30pm for a LEGENDARY SUMMER KICK OFF EVENT hosted at the Flight Deck! This is your opportunity to step into summer with legendary trips. Don't miss out!! **All proceeds b..
ATIA Juneau Chapter "Thanksgiving in March" Fundraiser
Imperial Billiard & Bar, Juneau
Senate President Cathy Geissel, House Speaker Bryce Edgmon and the ATIA Juneau Chapter invite you to participate in the 19th annual THANKSGIVING IN MARCH benefit dinner and auction. Dinner is served by members of the Alaska Legislature and all p..
ATIA Ketchikan Chapter Meeting
Jeremiah's Pub at The Landing
Meet with other Ketchikan area ATIA members for a bit of holiday cheer and program updates...
ATIA Ketchikan Chapter Quarterly Meeting
Jeremiahs, The Landing Hotel
Join the ATIA's Ketchikan Chapter to discuss chapter business, including Tourist for a Day!..
ATIA Professional Learning Series - Risk Management & the Visitor Industry
Online
NOTE: Date Change to Thursday, April 4. Join guest speakers who share their expertise and knowledge across a wide range of business topics. These recorded online sessions will help you to do business better! This members-only training is fre..
ATIA Special Board of Directors Meeting
Teleconference
Telephone/Computer Log-in Information: Computer: Go to Meeting (https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/365224157) Phone: (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 365-224-157 Agenda: ATIA Budget recommendations / FY2018 Marketing ..
ATIA Tourism Policy and Planning Committee - Tongass Working Group Meeting
At ATIA or by phone
The Tongass Working Group will meet on Friday, March 29, to hear updates from the U.S. Forest Service on issues related to the Tongass National Forest...
Confluence AK
Valdez, AK
Join businesses and organizations of Alaska's outdoor recreation sector to learn more about the potential for development of Alaska outdoor products manufacturing at the Third Annual Confluence: Summit on the Outdoors, Sept. 12 - 13 in Valdez. Th..
Confluence AK - Summit on the Outdoors
Talkeetna
The topic for the 4th Annual Confluence AK is Gateway Communities. The event is open to thoughts leaders and doers in business, health, tourism, community planning, and land management, as well as elected leaders interested in learning more about..
Confluence Rendezvous - Anchorage
49th State Brewing, Anchorage
Join Confluence for a social gathering to learn and share the challenges and opportunities facing Alaska's outdoor recreation business community...
Cultural Heritage Certificate Program
Online Program
The Professional Certificate Program in Cultural Heritage Tourism, produced by AIANTA in partnership with the George Washington University, is designed to provide tourism entrepreneurs and community leaders with the tools to identify and develop ..
Destination Capitol Hill
Washington DC
Join industry colleagues from around the country at Destination Capitol Hill (https://www.ustravel.org/events/DCH), April 1-2, 2020. Travel's premier legislative fly-in is your annual opportunity to join hundreds of industry colleagues and meet f..
ESTO 2018
Phoenix, AZ
The U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) is the only national forum where destination marketing professionals at the state, regional and local level get critical tools, tips and information to help them b..
Explore Fairbanks Board of Directors Election Deadline
Email Declairation of Candidacy to Explore Fairbanks
Explore Fairbanks has five seats availble for its 2020 Board of Directors. Explore Fairbanks members may submit a declairation of candidacy to run for the board by October 18. Ballots for the Explore Fairbanks Board of Directors election wil..
Go International
Albuquerque, NM
Part of AIANTA’s International Outreach program (https://www.aianta.org/international/) , the two-day Go International seminar is designed to prepare tribes and Native-owned tourism enterprises to do business in the international marketplace...
Human Services Response Training
Pike's Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks, Alaska
ATIA will host the 2nd Annual Family Assistance Foundation (FAF) Human Services Response™ (HSR) training in Fairbanks, Alaska on February 15-16, 2017. This two-day training will provide attendees with knowledge and skills necessary for..
Humanitarian Support Training
Bill Sheffield Alaska Railroad Depot at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage
Join Dr. Carolyn Coarsey to explore how people can truly help others when crisis strikes. Using fact-based research and decades of experience responding to critical events ranging from commercial aircraft accidents to workplace violence..
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau Membership Lunch
Cape Fox Lodge
Join KVB for its March Membership Luncheon with Tanya Carlson, ATIA Director of Partnerships & Travel Trade, discussing the ATIA Adventure Green Alaska certification. About Adventure Green Alaska: AGA is ATIA’s voluntary certification pro..
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting and Awards
Evangelo's, Wasilla
Join Mat-Su CVB and guest speaker Bill Geist, the “Chief Instigator” at DMOproz (aka Zeitgeist Consulting), a firm specializing in strategic planning, governance, marketing and legislative issues for convention and visitor bureaus, tourism-focuse..
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau Candidate Forum
Evangelo's, Wasilla
Candidates for Mat-Su Borough Assembly and Mat-Su Borough Mayor will participate..
Museums Alaska Annual Conference
Best Western Kodiak Inn and Convention Center, Kodiak
MA Theme: Critical Conversations: Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion The museum field is currently engaging in critical conversations regarding how our institutions can evolve to become more equitable, inclusive, diverse, and acc..
National Plan for Vacation Day - 2020
United States
National Plan for Vacation Day, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January, is a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the rest of the year at the start of the year. What are you waiting for!..
National Travel & Tourism Week - 2020
Nation-wide
National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-be..
North by North Festival
Various, Anchorage
The Institute of the North's North by North Festival will bring innovators from across Alaska, the nation, and other Arctic regions to collaborate and address local and circumpolar challenges that can be addressed with process and technological i..
Resource Development Council Alaska Resoures Conference
Dena'ina Convention Center, Anchorage
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Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit
Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Juneau
Are you interested in Southeast Alaska topics like ferries, maritime, energy, transportation, seafood, tourism, timber, mining, arts, education, or economics? Help shape the region's economy at the 2019 Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit. Op..
State of Alaska Absentee Voting Ballot Application Deadline
Contact Division of Elections
Deadline to request absentee voting ballot for the November 6, 2018 General Election. Absentee voting begins October 22...
TIA Yukon Fall Conference
Dawson City, YT
As the world continues to change at an incredible rate, the Yukon’s tourism industry is evolving, working hard to stay one step ahead. To do this, operators must learn about new challenges, new opportunities, and the best practices for addressing..
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Presentation - Anchorage
Anchorage
Alaska State Senate Labor and Commerce Committee meeting TID presentation. Please check back for location and time details. ..
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Presentation - Denali
Grande Denali Lodge , Mile 238 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park
The Denali Chamber of Commerce invites you to their membership lunch for a discussion on sustainable tourism funding for Alaska with Sarah Leonard, ATIA President. Sarah will be describing the Tourism Improvement District (TID) model and how it ..
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Presentation - Eagle River
Eagle River Ale House
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce lunch forum TID presentation. ..
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Presentation - Ketchikan
Cape Fox Lodge
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau Luncheon - TID presentation. The Ketchikan Visitors Bureau invites all members and guests to attend our: January Membership Luncheon Friday, January 20, 2017 Noon - 1pm Cape Fox Lodge Speaker:..
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Presentation - Kodiak
TBA
Discover Kodiak Annual Meeting TID Presentation. Please check back for location details. ..
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Presentation - Talkeetna
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
ATIA and the Mat-Su CVB invite you to join Sarah Leonard, ATIA President, for a discussion on sustainable tourism funding for Alaska. Sarah will be describing the Tourism Improvement District (TID) model and how it can be used to generate i..
Tourism Works for Alaska Special Event: Raiding the Rock Vault
Centennial Hall, Juneau
Raiding the Rock Vault brings the history of rock-n-roll to life, featuring classic anthems by the biggest acts in music. Raiding the Rock Vault tells the story of classic rock from the 1960s to the 1980s and is performed by members of some of th..
Trend Fashion Show
Alaska Railroad Airport Depot, Anchorage
Trend 2019 Fashion Show aims to showcase Alaskan artists and designers. The show is presented by the Alaska Travel Industry Association, in support of the Tourism Works for Alaska Campaign. 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Cocktail Reception - Bill ..
Visit Anchorage and ATIA Anchorage Chapter Lunch on board ms Maasdam
ms Maasdam at Anchorage Port
ATIA Anchorage Chapter is proud to partner with Visit Anchorage and the Holland America Group for a MemberSHIP Luncheon &Fundraiser. This luncheon is a unique opportunity to dine aboard and tour the Holland America ms Maasdam while it's in An..
Visit Anchorage March Membership Luncheon
Dena'ina Center
State economist Neal Fried will share the latest on Anchorage’s evolving economy. Learn about Anchorage’s economic history, and understand some of the upcoming challenges and benefits of our expanding economy. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. RSVP by Mar..
Visit Anchorage Seymour Awards Banquet
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, Anchorage
Join Visit Anchorage at our annual black-tie-with-a-twist awards banquet as we celebrate our colleagues in the Tourism & Visitor Industries who go above and beyond by delivering exceptional service, providing powerful community support, and c..
Wilderness Recreation Trip Leading and Tourism In Alaska: Managing Operations and Legal Risks
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, Anchorage
Join the Alaska Bar Association for a special program on managing operations and legal risks related to wilderness adventure and tourism. Open to the public. Webinar Available...