Alaska news: Tour operators on cruise demand, winter uptick

 

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ALASKA January 31, 2018     INSIGHT BY RENEE BRINCKS Tour ops talk cruise demand, winter uptick State officials and tour operators shared related statistics and trends during the 2018 Alaska Media Road Show held at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa  this month. READ MORE NEWS 2018 Alaska Vacation Planner now available The 80-page book includes maps, trip-planning tips, transit information and overviews of wildlife, parklands, arts attractions, local foods and Alaska Native cultures. READ MORE Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary acquires Juneau zipline operator No major changes are planned for Alaska Zipline Adventures' summer 2018 season. READ MORE Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center opens new venue The 6,000-square-foot Bison Hall houses the nonprofit's education programs and includes classroom, office and event space. READ MORE Holland America Line expanding Alaska resort The McKinley Chalet Resort is getting 99 more rooms, many of them junior suites. READ MORE UnCruise Adventures discounts select Alaska excursions The promotion saves guests $225 per person, or $450 per couple, on any seven-night Alaska outing aboard the S.S. Legacy or Safari Endeavour. READ MORE Advertisement SELLING GUIDED VACATIONS Guided vacations bring travelers deep into heart of a destination while taking care of all the logistics, providing a win-win for both clients and savvy travel agents. In this first in a series of thought leaderships from The Travel Corporation, discover selling points, customer responses and marketing tips for selling guided vacations that deliver unique experiences, healthy commissions, ease of planning and repeat business. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation.  Read More FEATURED STORY Remote refinement at Denali lodge Alaska's luxury lodging options will reach new heights in February, when the Sheldon Chalet opens on a 5,800-foot peak bordered by Denali National Park and Preserve. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY New guidelines seek to protect indigenous communities The initiative has been established to ensure that tour companies engage responsibly and sustainably with destinations so that visitors and locals alike can benefit from the growing interest among travelers in digging deeper into native cultures. READ MORE ALASKA Editor: Renee Brincks Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Alaska newsletter.