2015 Official Anchorage Meeting Planner Guide

Official Anchorage Meeting Planner Guide

Meet in Anchorage

DEAR MEETING PROFESSIONAL,

I’d like to personally invite your group to hold a meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. Our city combines first class accommodations, modern meeting facilities and all the amenities of home while encompassing the wild sights and adventures for which Alaska is known best. The hotels, convention centers and event services will make your meeting a success, and the Alaska landscape will ensure the event is truly unforgettable.

WELCOME!

YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE This guide puts the best of Alaska meetings at your fingertips.

Read on for detailed descriptions and layouts for meeting venues and information on the organizations that can help make any gathering a success.

Of course, this is Alaska, so in addition to all that, you’ll discover what makes Anchorage special. Find a unique meeting site that draws the charm of the Last Frontier inside. Meet some of our resident wildlife, soar over Mount McKinley and sail up to the face of a massive glacier.

Anchorage is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and the incredible allure of Alaska.

I encourage delegates to take the time to experience the perfect blend of urban and wild in Anchorage. You won’t need to travel far to find the heart of Alaska; the closest mountain vistas are just out the window. Our city is home to almost 1,500 resident moose, not to mention eagles and beluga whales. The 60 most accessible glaciers in the state are within driving distance of Anchorage.

Hundreds of miles of trails cross through the city. One of the most popular sport fisheries, Ship Creek, is steps away from the Anchorage convention centers. I encourage you to get out and enjoy the natural wonders of Alaska and the creature comforts of our modern city.

We are here to ensure that you have everything needed to plan an unparalleled experience for your meeting or convention. This guide is just the beginning; you’ll find more information at visitanchorage.com/meetings.

Visit Anchorage’s dedicated convention sales staff goes the extra mile to make meetings a success, so get in touch today.

We look forward to welcoming you to Anchorage soon!

Sincerely,

Julie Saupé President & CEO Visit Anchorage

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TRANSPORTATION STATE OF ALASKA MAP ANCHORAGE BOWL AND DOWNTOWN MAP ANCHORAGE CONVENTION CENTERS

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DENA’INA CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER

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EGAN CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER

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ADDITIONAL VENUES

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DISPELLING THE MYTHS

ACCOMMODATIONS WITH MEETING SPACE

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ALYESKA RESORT

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ANCHORAGE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

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HILTON ANCHORAGE

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HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK

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MILLENNIUM ALASKAN HOTEL ANCHORAGE

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SHERATON ANCHORAGE HOTEL & SPA

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WESTMARK ANCHORAGE HOTEL

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EVENT AND SPORTING VENUES

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INCENTIVE TRAVEL

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LOCAL DINING

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ENTERTAINMENT

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SHOPPING AND NIGHTLIFE

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PRE-PLANNING

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HEALTHY DESTINATION

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PRE AND POST ACTIVITIES

CONVENTION SUPPORT

REAL ALASKANS

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REASONS TO MEET IN ANCHORAGE

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“I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO THERE” Let’s face it: when Alaska is mentioned, most people have it on their “bucket list.” Meeting in Anchorage can boost interest in the event and increase the number of participants; Alaska is a place attendees already want to visit. Give them the chance to make lifetime dreams a reality: flying over and landing on a glacier, riding the runners of a dog sled, golfing under the midnight sun or catching a king salmon.

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PLENTY OF SPACE Alaska has about one square mile of land per resident, and when it comes to meeting spaces you’ll find plenty of room as well. The Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center offers 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Just two blocks north, the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center has 33,000 square feet of meeting space in a layout easily tailored to fit small sessions as well as larger gatherings. And that’s just the first taste of Anchorage’s venues.

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THE BEST MIX Anchorage has the perfect blend of metropolitan amenities and outdoor adventure. Fantastic meeting sites are coupled with gorgeous views of six mountain ranges. Fine dining and shopping are paired with hundreds of miles of paved multi-use trails and thousands of acres of pristine parkland.

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UNFORGETTABLE ROOMS There are more than 3,000 modern hotel rooms in downtown Anchorage and thousands more throughout the city. In addition to cozy accommodations for delegates, these properties also offer meeting spaces with unique Alaska ambience.

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OFF-SITE AND OUT OF THE ORDINARY When the session ends, more unforgettable experiences and adventures await. Take to the skies with a flightseeing excursion around Mount McKinley, learn the secrets of Alaska cooking together or bring the whole group on an ATV trip through Alaska’s backcountry to spot wildlife.

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9. DID WE MENTION THE STAFF? The Convention and Meeting, Sales & Service team at Visit Anchorage knows the industry, is passionate about Alaska and can help make your next meeting easy, successful and fun. Call (888) 257-2381 and start planning your meeting in Anchorage.

It’s a trip attendees will be talking about for the rest of their lives.

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU In a city of 300,000 people, your event will get a warm welcome and plenty of attention. Alaskans are known for their friendliness and hospitality. The city’s caterers, event planners and entertainers have what it takes to make your meeting easy, comfortable and memorable.

A TO B IN NO TIME FLAT It’s just six miles – mere minutes – from the airport to downtown Anchorage. Hotels and convention centers are centrally located with restaurants, shops and art galleries filling the city’s avenues.

Exploring Alaska before and after the meeting is easy, too. Road, rail and air routes put Alaska’s vast natural wonders within reach.

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NO SALES TAX Costs in Anchorage are competitive with those in other destinations. Not only is meeting food and beverage less expensive in Anchorage; there is no sales tax, which is good for your meeting’s bottom line.

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FAR OR NEAR, IT’S EASY TO GET HERE Getting to Anchorage is a snap. With connections from all over the world and more than 240 flights arriving daily at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage is easily accessible.

Flights on all the major carriers connect Anchorage with the contiguous 48 states as well as Asia and Europe. There are nonstop flights available from many major U.S. cities.

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DISPELLING THE MYTHS

THE TRUTH ABOUT ALASKA AN EVENT VENUE THAT WILL

MOVE YOU Mountains, glaciers, lush backcountry.

Give your event a stunning backdrop when you book a private railcar with the Alaska Railroad. Excellent for networking events and meetings, our trains accommodate groups from 20 to several hundred. Onboard catering is available. The Railroad also offers custom pre- or post-meeting getaways for your attendees.

BE MOVED.

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ALASKA IS A FOUR-SEASON DESTINATION Because Anchorage sits on the coast of Southcentral Alaska and is protected by the Chugach Mountain Range, the city maintains a temperate, maritime climate. Alaska is a huge state, covering a landmass equal to about one-fifth of the contiguous United States. When stories of Alaska’s weather extremes are published, the area affected could be up to 900 miles away from Anchorage. Anchorage’s winter temperatures average 20°F. Add low humidity to the equation and temperatures feel even warmer. Even on the shortest days of winter, Anchorage gets seven and a half hours of functional daylight. Those short days don’t last long; even by February, Anchorage experiences more daylight than many cities in the Lower 48 states. On the longest days of summer, temperatures can reach the high 70s, and Anchorage gets 22 hours of functional daylight, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy all that Anchorage has to offer.

GETTING TO ALASKA IS EASY Dog mushing may be the state sport, but that doesn’t mean you’ll use a sled to get here. Last year, Anchorage’s international airport served more than 5 million passengers.

More than 50 carriers use the airport, including 29 domestic and 18 international airlines. Direct and nonstop flights are available from many U.S. cities.

ALASKA IS AFFORDABLE Anchorage is very cost effective. In a price comparison survey among several cities, Anchorage had the lowest prices for many items associated with meetings, including breakfast service, a cheese tray for 50 attendees, coffee, trade show and audio/ visual set up.* Anchorage not only has lower prices on many services, since there is no sales tax in Anchorage, meeting planners can save even more.

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With many direct flights, abundant meeting space, a mild climate and modern amenities, Anchorage is ready to host your meeting.

PA S S E N G E R | F R E I G H T | R E A L E S TAT E

*Price is based on a basic room set: LCD projector, table mic, podium mic, two standing mics and the largest screen available for a four-day period. Study compiled by Visit Anchorage.

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TRANSPORTATION

Your connection to the Last Frontier

GETTING HERE

ON ARRIVAL Getting to and around Anchorage is easy. As the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage is the best connected. Flights on all the major carriers connect Anchorage nonstop with Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Houston, and many other cities.

International carriers from Asia and Europe also stop in Anchorage.

Thanks to Anchorage’s location on the globe, it is often the most convenient meeting point for groups with an international membership.

Whether attendees are traveling to Anchorage from New York City, Houston or anywhere in between, start your next convention on Alaska Airlines.

We serve more than 100 destinations across North America and more than 700 destinations across the globe with our partner airlines. Let our sales team put together a conference or meeting-fare agreement that suits you perfectly. Email us at ANC.Sales@AlaskaAir.com or call 1-907-266-7200. We can’t wait to meet you.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport serves more than 5 million passengers annually. Planes from more than 57 carriers utilize the airport. Anchorage’s international airport operates 24 hours a day. Even winter weather seldom slows down operations; closures are incredibly rare.

After delegates land in Anchorage, convention centers and hotels are just a short drive away; downtown Anchorage is just six miles from the airport. Taxis, rental car companies (there are seven rental car concessions at the airport), hotel shuttles, buses and motorcoach charters are available.

And when planning a pre- or post-trip into Alaska’s spectacular wilderness, Anchorage is the best place to start. Rent an RV, motorcycle or even a bicycle and take to Alaska’s open road. Board the Alaska Railroad as it travels north or south on a variety of day trips within close proximity to Anchorage. Anchorage has what it takes to get you rolling in and out of meetings and on to an amazing experience in Alaska.

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Whether traveling by air, land or sea, Anchorage is easily accessible any time of year.

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Accommodations with meeting spaces 1 Alyeska Resort 2 Anchorage Marriott Downtown 3 Hilton Anchorage 4 Hotel Captain Cook 5 Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage 6 Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa 7 Westmark Anchorage Hotel

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ANCHORAGE CONVENTION CENTERS

+ Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center + Egan Civic & Convention Center Alaska Native Heritage Center

VISITANCHORAGE.COM/CENTERS Explore more than 285,000 square feet of meeting space in the middle of downtown.

Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE Anchorage conferences meet in the heart of it all. The William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center and the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center put delegates in the middle of a vibrant community and are just two blocks apart.

JUST OUTSIDE THE DOORS Anchorage’s downtown amenities are at delegates’ fingertips.

The centers are steps away from hotels and surrounded by shopping, culture and nightlife. Alaska may be the largest state in the union, but navigating downtown Anchorage is easy.

Flagship hotels, locally owned shops, remarkable attractions and more than 40 iconic restaurants are all within walking distance. No morning rush to make the first session, no scramble to find a bite to eat or a cup of coffee and no limits to afterhours fun!

ALASKA IN SESSION Alaska follows attendees inside. With natural light streaming in and views of the city and surrounding mountains, the centers capitalize on their location. Throughout each building, art tells the story of Alaska Natives who have shaped Alaska for thousands of years and reflects the wondrous natural life Alaska embodies. The Egan Center’s grand

“Our conference in Anchorage, Alaska last month was absolutely wonderful. The meeting location provided us with fantastic customer service and a well-executed event.”

- Sadie Agurkis, Conference Planner, Northwest Regional Primary Care Association

Egan Civic & Convention Center

of applications. Go big in the Dena’ina with the largest expo hall in Alaska; it fits 274 tradeshow booths. Or select from one of more than a dozen possible configurations of the Egan’s lower level for breakout sessions. Seamlessly move from one center to the other. It’s an easy, five-minute walk from door to door.

entry celebrates the ancient culture of Alaska’s first peoples and showcases the stunning landscape that characterizes Alaska’s rich and unspoiled surroundings. Prospect, a massive installation of native wildlife from the depths of the sea into Alaska’s soaring skies, spirals down the three floors of the lobbies in the Dena’ina Center, and is the most prominent of many displays.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE, LOCAL EXPERTISE SMG Worldwide offers the best staff resources in development, marketing and management. The SMG team marries best practices and technology from their worldwide operations with local warmth and Alaska ingenuity. Ready to meet your dreams, equipped to handle any needs and proud to call Alaska home, they are the human element of events in the Anchorage convention centers.

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES Used in tandem, Egan and Dena’ina offer a seemingly endless degree of customization, with spaces designed for any number

BON APPÉTIT SMG’s catering division, SAVOR…Alaska offers exemplary catering services, preparing creative and innovative meals

using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. From state-of-the-art kitchens, the centers can serve thousands of plates at a meal. Of course there’s fresh fish and crab to savor, but also locally picked mushrooms, crisp Matanuska veggies and potatoes harvested from the local soil. The long-time Alaska staff is professional, competent and ready to help produce the very best meeting or special event possible.

“From a financial perspective, our Anchorage meeting set a new record for profit! Anchorage is clearly cost-competitive for large meetings … The beauty of Alaska combined with the modern hotel and convention facilities made our 2011 meeting truly memorable.”

- Jeffrey C. Sventek, Executive Director, Aerospace Medical Association

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The Dena’ina Center features every technological and professional advantage you would expect in a worldclass civic and convention center. At street level, and at almost 50,000 square feet, Idlughet (Eklutna) Exhibit Hall is the largest room of its kind in Alaska, offering over an acre of event space. More intimate than the exhibit hall, Dena’ina’s second floor meeting rooms are just as spectacularly designed, and offer highly configurable options for meetings, seminars, classes or special occasions. Modern A/V connections, LCD signage and touchscreen audio and lighting controls keep any meeting running smoothly.

The K’enakatnu (Knik) executive boardroom is the perfect space for smaller meetings.

Perhaps the most glamorous event space, the third floor Tikahtnu (Cook Inlet) Ballroom, greets guests with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Alaska’s prolific mountain ranges. From small company holiday parties to gala charity balls, opening-night cocktail mixers to keynote convention speeches, the Tikahtnu Ballroom is flexible and accommodating. The outdoor terrace provides a spectacular vantage point for guests in all seasons.

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SECTION F

C

SECTION C B

SECTION B

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Total Sq. Ft.: 200,000 Levels: 3 Meeting Rooms: 11 Trade Show Hall Sq. Ft.: 47,400 (274 booths) Ceiling Height: 30 ft.

Lobbies, Pre-function Sq. Ft.: 46,500 Services: SMG’s “SAVOR...

Alaska” Catering

DENA’INA CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER The 200,000 square foot Dena’ina (da-nine-uh) Center offers beautifully designed, flexible event space. The largest, most modern facility of its kind in the state of Alaska, the Dena’ina Center is ideal for events from national conventions and trade shows to local meetings, banquets and special occasions. Visitors to this state-of-the-art facility will enjoy meeting rooms and halls that feature breathtaking views, versatile gathering spaces, and both traditional and modern artwork from cultures across Alaska.

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Full Ballroom Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E Section F* Section C and F Section E and F Terrace

24,840 6,555 6,900 3,450 2,185 2,185 2,185 6,900 5,635 6,110

2,867 1,664 1,812/1,510 672 420 384/320 728 420 384/320 286 180 192/160 154 108 120/100 154 108 120/100 154 108 120/100 728 420 384/320 598 288 336/280 Accommodates up to 900, event dependent

Classroom

Banquet (12/10)

*Must be combined with Sections C or E to allow for guest entry

Kahtnu 1 Kahtnu 2 SECTION 1

SECTION 3

SECTION 2

EXHIBIT HALL CEILING

Tubughnenq’ 3 Tubughnenq’ 4

IDLUGHET (EKLUTNA) EXHIBIT HALL

Tubughnenq’ 5

K’enakatnu (Knik) Executive Boardroom

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet (12/10)

Kahtnu 1

1,746

173

80

96/80

Kahtnu 2

1,746

173

80

96/80

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet (12/10)

Booths

Tubughnenq’ 3

1,750

173

80

96/80

Entire Hall

47,400

5,000

3,262

3,240/2,700

274

Tubughnenq’ 4

1,750

173

80

96/80

Section 1

23,700

2,500

1,631

1,548/1,290

137

Tubughnenq’ 5

1,750

173

80

96/80

3,493

348

200

192/160

522

320

336/280

198

108

108/90

Section 1 and 2 33,180

3,486

2,336

2,124/1,770

195

Kahtnu 1 and 2

Section 2 and 3 23,700

2,500

1,631

1,548/1,290

137

Section 3

1,512

1,126

1,008/840

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Tubughnenq’ 3,4,5 5,252 K’enakatnu (Knik) Executive Boardroom 1,987

14,220

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BOARDROOM CONFERENCE ROOM BOARDROOM B

EXPLORERS HALL CEILING

BOARDROOM A

Egan Center Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet (12/10)

Boardroom A

559

40

32

48/40

Boardroom B

387

20

16

24/20

Boardroom A and B

946

80

60

72/60

Conference Room

355

12 person table

EXPLORERS HALL

COOK

EGAN CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER The William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center offers more than 85,000 square feet of affordable, highly configurable meeting, exhibit and pre-function space in the heart of downtown Anchorage. A generation of Alaskans have come together at the Egan Center to do business, network, celebrate and be entertained. With the completion of nearly $5 million in upgrades in recent years, the Egan Center is ready to welcome a whole new generation of meetings and events. From conventions and expos to intimate family gatherings, there’s a space at the Egan Center for any type of event.

The Egan Center has three levels of functional, affordable meeting space. The Explorers Hall has 19,306 square feet of column-free space, with enough space for a banquet for 1,536

guests or a trade show set-up for up to 132 8-by-10 booths.

Explorers Hall has been the stage for concerts and conventions, trade shows, meetings and benefits. For smaller events, Explorers Hall can be subdivided into three self-contained spaces – Cook, Arteaga and La Perouse halls.

On the lower level, the 11,228-square foot Summit Hall is even more flexible. Divisible into as many as 14 individual rooms ranging from 570 to 1,368 square feet each, Summit Hall’s modular wall systems allow for a number of permutations to suit any need.

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“The attendance record set by the Anchorage meeting will not be broken anytime soon.”

- Larry Peltz, Finance Chairman, American Fisheries Society

ARTEAGA

LA PEROUSE

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet (12/10)

Entire Hall

19,306

2,540

1,400

1,536/1,280

Cook Hall

6,664

850

500

480/400

Arteaga Hall

5,880

700

400

384/320

La Perouse Hall

6,762

850

500

480/400

SUMMIT HALL

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Total Sq. Ft: 85,000 Levels: 3 Meeting Rooms: 22 Trade Show Hall Sq. Ft: 30,534 (197 booths) Ceiling Height: 24 ft Lobbies, Pre-function Sq. Ft: 9,800 Services: SMG’s “SAVOR... Alaska” Catering

O’MALLEY

13 12 11 10 1

2

9 3

8

7 4

6 5

SPURR Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet (12/10)

Entire Hall

11,228

1,400

680

936/780

Space 1

1,368

100

64

72/60

Space 2 – 4

1,140*

100

64

72/60

Space 5, 6

826

60

32

48/40

Space 7 – 13

570*

40

32

24/20

Space 14

798

60

48

48/40

O’Malley

368

20

16

24/20

Spurr

315

20

16

24/20

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LOCALES THAT INSPIRE

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

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DIVERSE SETTINGS Anchorage has a unique variety of quality venues. Depending on the needs of the specific meeting, trade show or sporting event, the convention sales staff at Visit Anchorage can guide a planner into the best choice. Each of these venues has a unique character and is rich in history, while providing stateof-the-art technology required by most modern meetings.

ARTFUL MEETINGS Immerse your event in the art and history of Alaska. The Anchorage Museum has event space and on-site catering that match the creativity captured in the permanent collection.

The atrium’s sparkling reflective pool and impressive marble staircase provide an elegant environment for memorable occasions. The inspiring views aren’t always works on canvas or in wood; the stunning Chugach Gallery looks out on the mountain range east of the city that gave the gallery its name.

TAKE THE STAGE Soaring orchestral performances, sophisticated receptions and informative lectures have all found a home in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. The complex is the largest performance venue in the state of Alaska and is home to the city’s symphony, opera and several theater companies. With a sky bridge linking it to the Egan Center and windows looking out on to Town Square Park, the center fits into the heart of downtown. Four beautifully designed performance halls are complemented by spacious lobby and reception areas.

AN EDUCATED CHOICE The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) campus is an effective, affordable meeting location near the offices of many of Alaska’s largest companies and Providence Alaska Medical Center. UAA offers plenty of housing both on campus and in the nearby Midtown district.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE A world-class cultural center, the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a natural atmosphere, with buildings representing each of Alaska’s native cultures encircling a tranquil lake. The center is well known for Alaska Native song, story, dance and sport; arrange for performances, demonstrations, storytellers and personal tour guides. Explore Alaska’s first cultures and learn how they continue to shape Alaska.

ONE WITH NATURE Why wait until the meeting ends to explore Alaska? There are plenty of venues that put your meeting in the middle of aweinspiring scenery. Let your imagination run wild at Campbell Creek Science Center, Kincaid Park or the Eagle River Nature Center. Hang with furry arctic residents at the Alaska Zoo. Area ski chalets and clubhouses put the meeting in the middle of the forests of the Chugach Mountains. Host an event at Crow Creek Mine and your participants may come away with nuggets of more than just information; the site is one of the region’s oldest – and most productive – gold mines.

THE PIONEERING SPIRIT Let the meeting take flight under the wings of historic planes at the Alaska Aviation Museum. A vintage Alaska bush plane zooms across the room above the heads of delegates. Relax in Jet Age style in the First Class Theater or cruise through a session aboard the museum’s Boeing 737, specially configured for groups of up to 40 people.

“Anchorage is a bucket-list destination. Your meeting attendees will thank you for choosing Anchorage.”

- Jule Uddfolk, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons

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With more than 60 hotels in town, the choices for where to stay in Anchorage are plenty.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY With more than 8,700 guest rooms to choose from, Anchorage lodging choices include four-diamond award winners, global chains and intimate, locally owned hotels or bed and breakfast establishments. Anchorage offers the perfect combination of sophistication, comfort and amenities.

ALL THE PERKS Service means something more here. You’ll find all the luxuries you’d expect and a few that only Alaska can offer.

Ask the front desk for a northern lights wakeup call. They’ll call your room when the northern lights are visible. You’ll save idle time sky watching and get the best night’s rest.

Your concierge is just as likely to share fishing spots as fashionable restaurants.

You’ll also enjoy amenities including: • 24-hour room service • Business centers • Column-free ballrooms and multiple meeting rooms • Concierge service • Dry-cleaning service • In-house audio/visual services • Lounges • Restaurants • Spas and health clubs • Turn-down service

“As a meeting planner for a large association that holds conferences throughout the world, Anchorage truly brought a unique and valuable experience to our attendees.”

- Cyndi Schaeffer, meeting planner

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The Hotel Alyeska offers 304 newly renovated, elegantly decorated rooms. With more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and special event space, it is surrounded by a picturesque scene including lush rainforest, hanging glaciers and spectacular ocean views. Amenities at the hotel include a 60-passenger aerial scenic tram, taking passengers up through the rainforest to one of the most outstanding views available. High on the slopes of Mount Alyeska, the awardwinning Seven Glaciers Restaurant pairs fresh Alaska seafood and other artfully prepared meals with breathtaking views of the valley below and the surrounding seven glaciers. Seven Glaciers is a AAA Four-Diamond establishment and Wine Spectator award recipient.

The hotel’s other amenities include a saltwater pool, whirlpool and fitness center, a full-service spa, additional dining opportunities and a variety of shopping options.

Meeting Space Sq. Ft.: 23,305 Meeting Rooms: 14 Guest Rooms: 282 Guest Suites: 22 Amenities: On-site restaurants, saltwater swimming pool, spa, health club, free Wi-Fi, parking

Ski packages for Alyeska Resort are offered through the hotel.

With abundant snowfall – an average of 650 inches each year – and ample daylight in the spring, Alyeska Resort is the perfect spring ski destination. Not only does the resort offer an expanded beginners area, but Alyeska also has the longest double black diamond run in North America.

1000 Arlberg Avenue | Girdwood, AK 99587 | (907) 754-1111

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FLOOR VENUES PORTAGE BOARDROOM

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PORTAGE SALON

CO BAL LUM LRO BIA OM

KAHILTNA COURT

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GU

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OUTSIDE PATIO

SAKURA AND SUSHI BAR

AURORA BAR AND GRILL

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OM

S

BORE TIDE DELI

GUEST ROOMS

OUTSIDE PATIO

DAYLODGE

DAYLODGE

MOUNTAIN LEARNING CENTER KITCHEN

ALYESKA RESORT

CHALET-STYLE ELEGANCE Alyeska Resort is a premier year-round destination resort located 40 miles south of downtown Anchorage.

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Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet

Reception

Columbia Ballroom Section A Section B Section C Portage Boardroom Portage Salon Hubbard Bering Harding Kahiltna Court Summit Room Bore Tide Deli Daylodge

3,150 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 484 323 475 475 3,200 350 4,000 7,198

300 80 100 80 n/a 40 20 40 40 250 30 n/a 450

180 50 50 50 n/a 20 n/a 20 20 160 n/a n/a 340

250 60 60 60 n/a 30 20 30 30 200 20 175 340

500 100 100 100 n/a 50 30 50 50 300 30 205 650

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ANCHORAGE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN

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CONTEMPORARY AND CONVENIENT Anchoring one end of Anchorage’s convention district, the Anchorage Marriott is the newest of the downtown convention properties. The hotel is within easy walking distance to both convention centers, pubs, restaurants and art galleries. Each of the hotel’s 392 guest rooms feature an oversized picture window which frames striking views of Anchorage’s expansive waters, surrounding mountain ranges and majestic Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak.

Meeting Space Sq. Ft.: 14,000 Meeting Rooms: 11 Guest Rooms: 392 Guest Suites: 3 Amenities: On-site restaurants, swimming pool, valet parking, business center, in-room Wi-Fi

In a setting that conveys the charm and beauty of Alaska, 11 meeting rooms total 14,000 square feet of meeting space. The newly renovated lobby embraces the great room concept with a large fireplace in the center, cozy chairs and a coffee kiosk as well as a full bar. The hotel also has on-site restaurants including the Café Promenade serving American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and fitness center. The Anchorage Marriott Downtown boasts a professional and attentive staff to ensure that all needs are met and that the meeting or convention is a great success.

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GRAND PACIFIC BALLROOM

DENALI

KODIAK BOARDROOM

HAINES

FAIRBANKS

ANCHORAGE

KENAI

JUNEAU

Classroom

Sq. Ft.

Grand Pacific Ballroom Juneau or Haines Juneau and Haines Anchorage or Fairbanks Kenai or Denali Kenai and Denali Skagway Valdez Skagway and Valdez Kodiak Boardroom Parlor (3) Pre-function Prudhoe DENALI Bay

8,122 900 250/350 600 800 1,085 80 30/50 50 100 2,170 180 70/100 150 200 DENALI 2,170 180 70/100 150 200 806 60 20/30 50 50 1,612 120 80/54 100 125 FAIRBANKS ANCHORAGE 756 50 20/30 40 40 700 40 18/24 30 35 GRAND PACIFIC BALLROOM 1,431 90 36/54 70 80 756 Always set up board style, 16 people maximum KENAI 600 n/a n/a n/a 25 5,000 n/a 20-25 vendors n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 30 30 HAINES

ANCHORAGE

VALDEZ

GRAND PACIFIC BALLROOM Banquet Reception

Meeting Room

FAIRBANKS

Theater

EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM

SKAGWAY

KODIAK BOARDROOM

HAINES

KODIAK BOARDROOM JUNEAU

EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM

EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM

VALDEZ

SKAGWAY

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HILTON ANCHORAGE

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A DOWNTOWN DELIGHT The Hilton Anchorage is Alaska’s largest full-service hotel and is just two blocks from the Egan Civic & Convention Center and four blocks from the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. The hotel is also steps away from the Alaska Railroad Depot as well as Anchorage’s Ship Creek – a salmon-rich, downtown fishing and viewing spot. The Hilton’s 23,000 square feet of meeting and function space includes a 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art conference center. The hotel staffs a full-time, dedicated team of convention service professionals.

Many of the hotel’s more than 600 guestrooms have stunning views of the surrounding picture-perfect mountain ranges and the serene waters of Cook Inlet. The unique lobby is richly decorated with a beautiful collection of Alaska art and sculpture. There are several dining options within the hotel: Hooper Bay Café, serving American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Bruins Bar, serving cocktails and offering a full dinner menu. The ample guest rooms are decorated in warm jewel tones and provide all the comforts of a home away from home. The Hilton Anchorage has an indoor heated pool and a fitness center. There is also a 24-hour business center for last-minute work.

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Meeting Space Sq. Ft.: 23,000 SECOND FLOOR17 Meeting Rooms: Guest Rooms: 606 Guest Suites: 11 Amenities: Business center, swimming pool, health center, ALEUTIAN KENAI on-site restaurants, in-room Wi-Fi

LUPINE

FIREWEED

LOBBY LEVEL

PRINCE WILLIAM

COOK INLET

LOBBY ASPEN

SPRUCE

BIRCH

WILLOW

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet

Reception

Aspen* Spruce* Birch*

810 780 754

60 60 50

36 36 30

60 60 50

75 75 75

Willow*

725

50

30

50

75

Cook Inlet Boardroom Prince William Boardroom

437

Permanent 16-seat boardroom table

468

Permanent 16-seat boardroom table

Fireweed

858

70

36

60

75

Lupine

820

60

30

40

75

* Aspen and Spruce can be combined; Birch and Willow can be combined.

SECOND FLOOR ALASKA BALLROOM ALASKA

ALASKA BALLROOM

DENALI ALEUTIAN

KENAI

PORTAGE

ALASKA

DENALI

PORTAGE

BRISTOL BAY BALLROOM

BRISTOL BAY BALLROOM DILLINGHAM

KATMAI

PRUDHOE BAY

KING SALMON

ILLIAMNA DILLINGHAM

KATMAI

PRUDHOE BAY

Meeting Room

FIFTEENTH FLOOR

CHART

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet

Reception

Chart

2,788

150

60

130

200

Sq. Ft.

Alaska Ballroom 7,680 Aleutian 2,640 FIFTEENTH Alaska FLOOR 2,640 Denali 2,640 Bristol Bay Ballroom 4,200 Dillingham 1,160 Katmai 1,040 CHART King Salmon 1,080 Illiamna 920 Kenai 187 Portage 391 Prudhoe Bay Room* 460 * With conference table.

KING SALMON

ILLIAMNA

Theater

Classroom

Banquet

Reception

720 240 240 240 350 80 80 80 80 12 30 n/a

325 125 125 125 200 50 50 50 50 n/a 18 n/a

600 200 200 200 250 60 60 60 60 10 20 12

900 300 300 300 500 100 100 100 100 n/a 50 30

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FRONT DESK

HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK RETAIL

LOBBY

LOBBY

WHALE’S TAIL

TOWER I

RETAIL

CONCIERGE

THE CAFE

BUSINESS CENTER

DISCOVERY BALLROOM AFT DECK MID DECK

TOWER III

FORE DECK

FLETCHER’S

TOWER II

RETAIL

RETAIL

RETAIL

LOBBY LEVEL TOWER 1 RETAIL

LOBBY

LOBBY

WHALE’S TAIL

TOWER I

RETAIL

CLUB ROOM I

LIBRARY

CLUB ROOM II

STORAGE

Meeting Space Sq. Ft.: 18,828 Meeting Rooms: 14 Guest Rooms: 546 Guest Suites: 96 Amenities: Valet parking, fitness center, swimming pool, on-site restaurants, free in-room Wi-Fi, spa

AEROBICS ROOM

CONCIERGE

BARBER SHOP

TOWER II THE CAFE

DISCOVERY BALLROOM AFT DECK MID DECK

FORE DECK

TOWER III

EASTER ISLAND ROOM

TOWER II

RETAIL

RESOLUTION

TOWER III

ENDEAVOR

RETAIL

TOWER 1

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Discovery Ballroom

9,045

1,250 ROOM I

Aft Deck

2,370

200

Mid Deck

2,700

CLUB 350ROOM II

The hotel also features a spa and athletic club. There is a full-service business center and several boutique shops for the discerning shopper.

Fore Deck

3,975

450

Quarter Deck

2,100

Club Room I

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CLUB

Classroom

QUADRANT ROOM

ADVENTURE ROOM

BEAUTY SALON

VOYAGER ROOM

LOWER LOBBY LEVEL

Banquet

Reception

Meeting Room

Sq. Ft.

Theater

Classroom

Banquet

Reception

LIBRARY

500

650

1,000

Easter Island Room

544

54

27

40

75

100

180

200

Resolution Room

544

54

27

40

75

300

Endeavor Room

1,591

150

64

120

200

STORAGE

Meeting Room

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RETAIL

WHITBY ROOM

WOMEN’S ATHLETIC CLUB

LOBBY LEVEL

The Cafe, an indoor sidewalk eatery located in the lobby, features classic hearty breakfasts as well as Alaska specialities such as chowder and fresh fish for lunch.

The Whale’s Tail Bistro and Wine Bar is radically new and innovative. There are 32 wines to choose from in Alaska’s first self-serve wine dispensing system. Enjoy the cozy fire or sit at the bar to enjoy sliders or a martini.

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

RETAIL

SPA

ROOM

ROOM

Fletcher’s, named for the man behind the historic mutiny on the Bounty, features classic pub fare and Alaska microbrews.

MEN’S ATHLETIC CLUB

TOWER I

BUSINESS CENTER

RACQUETBALL MASSAGE STUDIO CIRCUIT TRAINING

QUARTER DECK

POOL

The hotel offers 14 meeting rooms, ranging from a 375 square-foot library to a 9,000 square-foot ballroom.There are four on-site restaurants.The Crow’s Nest, the hotel’s premier dining establishment, is a AAA Four-Diamond fine dining restaurant perched atop the hotel’s complex, offering a blend of French and new American cuisines. The restaurant is known for its 10,000-bottle wine cellar and stunning views of downtown, the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet.

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

RETAIL

FLETCHER’S

HISTORY AND HERITAGE Alaska-owned and operated, the Hotel Captain Cook is the only Alaska member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Located downtown, each of the 546 luxury guest rooms offers a stunning view of Anchorage’s coastline or the ruggedly beautiful Chugach Mountain Range. The hotel was built with the adventurer Captain Cook in mind. The dark, rich teak wood is reminiscent of the old ships that explored the coast of Alaska.

FRONT DESK

28

150

QUARTER 210DECK

225

300

500

Adventure Room

1,071

85

42

60

150

n/a

n/a

90

150

Quadrant Room

1,000

65

35

50

125

756

50

20

30

40

Voyager Room

651

60

25

40

85

Club Room II

600

50

20

40

40

Whitby Room

551

50

22

30

65

Library

375

n/a

n/a

10

10

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MILLENNIUM ALASKAN HOTEL ANCHORAGE

ALASKA CHARM Located between the airport and downtown Anchorage, this deluxe 248-room hotel offers world-class ambiance overlooking Lake Spenard.

Newly renovated guest rooms, lobby spaces and meeting rooms ensure the best for your group.

The lakeshore has been a draw since Anchorage’s earliest days. In the early twentieth century, it was the site of a famous dance hall. Today, Millennium Alaskan Hotel offers respite as well as recreation. Alaska heritage and artifacts warmly adorn a spacious yet comfortable lobby.

The Millennium has seven meeting rooms with over 6,000 square feet of versatile space that can accommodate small conferences, large general sessions and cocktail receptions with up to 300 guests. From the grand Redington Ballroom to intimate rooms with views of the lake, Millennium has the flexibility to meet your needs.

The hotel’s two restaurants, Fancy Moose Lounge and the Flying Machine Restaurant delight guests and have even fueled Iditarod champs preparing for the big race. Enjoy a drink and a casual meal on one of the best outdoor decks in Anchorage. The summer sun hangs high and floatplanes zip off the lake on Alaska-sized adventures.

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FROM JADE TO ICE The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa is a member of the Starwood family of hotels and resorts and features 392 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Offering 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the Sheraton’s staff is able to effortlessly transform its 13 venues into the perfect convention, meeting or celebration. At the top of the hotel is its crown jewel, the ICE SPA, billed as the coolest spa with the hottest view of downtown. Enjoy a facial using natural products from the Arctic, a mud wrap, hot stone massage, manicure, pedicure or a new haircut. Guests can also enjoy a breathtaking view from the state-of-the-art fitness center, recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Amazing Gym Views in the World by the travel section of CNNInternational.com.

Meeting Space Sq. Ft.: 24,000 Meeting Rooms: 13 Guest Rooms: 370 Guest Suites: 22 Amenities: On-site restaurants, fitness center, on-site parking, business center, in-room Wi-Fi, spa

Anchoring the east end of the downtown convention district, the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa is just steps away from Alaska’s largest museum, the Anchorage Museum. Begin your visit to authentic Alaska in the Sheraton’s lobby with its graceful arrow quiver-like columns. Or climb the legendary million dollar jade staircase for a self-guided walking tour of traditional Alaska Native stories drawn by Robert Mayokok and artfully carved by renown Italian sculptor Neromi.

The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa provides everything delegates need for a memorable stay. From the celebrated “ahhhh” of the Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM bed to the Link by Sheraton business center, coffee bar, restaurant and lounge, and plentiful parking, this hotel and its staff take care of all the details.

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THE MARK OF EXCELLENCE Situated in the downtown convention district, the 14-story Westmark Anchorage Hotel has 200 spacious rooms and suites with balconies, offering extraordinary Alaska-size views. The well-appointed hotel is perfectly situated between both downtown convention centers, and is directly across the street from the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, a four-theater complex offering live theater, national touring Broadway productions and musical concerts.

WESTMARK ANCHORAGE HOTEL

Meeting Space Sq. Ft.: 5,388 Meeting Rooms: 5 Guest Rooms: 161 Guest Suites: 39 Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurants, fitness center, room service

The Westmark’s experienced, full-service catering and meeting staff is available to help with every aspect of a meeting or convention. Five meeting rooms total more than 5,000 square feet and can accommodate banquet groups as well as boardroom-size events. The Westmark has a business center and offers audio-visual equipment and services.

Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is free and available in both the public areas and guest rooms.

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A 24-hour fitness center is located on the 14th floor and an on-site restaurant, the Solstice Bar and Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wedding services, concierge services and tour assistance are also available.

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EVENT AND SPORTING VENUES UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS With fantastic trails, massive parks and world-class skiing, Anchorage is the perfect location for large sporting events. The city’s sports venues are ready for competitions and tournaments of any skill level. From basketball to hockey, skiing to mountain climbing, marathon running to golf and swimming, Anchorage hosts state, regional, national and international sporting events with ease.

SULLIVAN ARENA There are few sounds quite like a capacity crowd rumbling the Sullivan Arena. With stadium-style seating for up to 9,000 people, the arena is home to local sports teams like the Alaska Aces hockey team and tournaments including the Kendall Hockey Classic. But the space also lends itself to trade shows, expos, concerts and other performances with 32,000 square feet of exhibit space.

ALASKA AIRLINES CENTER Opened in 2014, the Alaska Airlines Center has tipped off a new option for planners. The 5,000-seat arena plays host to the annual Great Alaska Shootout college basketball tournament. There’s more on offer than hard court. An auxiliary gym, box suites, in-house catering and restaurant venues, an indoor jogging track and sports medicine facilities are all under one roof.

KINCAID PARK With 1,400 acres of parkland and nearly 40 miles of multipurpose trails, Kincaid Park is Anchorage’s crown jewel for outdoor sporting events. Home to numerous community races and events, Kincaid also hosted the U.S. Nationals cross-country ski championships numerous times, most recently in 2014, as well as Nordic events in the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, and several National Masters cross-country ski championships.

“We had a great experience in Anchorage.

For the first time in my 15-year career we didn’t have one complaint! As far as I’m concerned, it was the best meeting ever!”

- Kim Anderson, Staff Director, American Bar Association, Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division

GIRDWOOD Alaska’s dreams of downhill glory start in Girdwood.

The slopes of Mount Alyeska have been the site of Alpine competition in Alaska for decades, with several U.S. National and Junior National races taking place on the mountain.

TOP TRAILS Anchorage has some of the best trails in the world with more than 135 miles of paved, multi-use paths. Runner’s World Magazine, Bicycling Magazine and the National Hiking Society have given honors to Anchorage’s expansive trail system. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®, Mayor’s Marathon and Big Wild LifeTM Runs all make use of this extensive network.

POOLS, PARKS, LINKS AND RINKS In a city this large, the possibilities are endless. Anchorage has 11 indoor swimming pools, countless indoor and outdoor playing fields, three 18-hole golf courses, shooting and archery ranges, a 400-meter outdoor speed skating oval and almost a dozen indoor ice rinks.

“Our registration numbers increased dramatically due to Alaska being such a bucket list destination.

The majority of our attendees arrived early and stayed late. The Anchorage CVB was amazing from our initial site visit to their follow up after our meeting took place. I fell in love with Alaska.”

- Joe Donahue, Experient/Earthquake Engineering Research Institute

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CONVENTION SUPPORT LOCAL EXPERTISE No detail is overlooked. Specializing in the organization and logistics of Anchorage’s meeting locations, destination management companies (DMC) and event suppliers offer firstclass service and valuable inside knowledge about the city, the state and the Alaska activities and tours that are appropriate for the size and character of a specific group. They can also handle the details of everything from centerpieces to color copies. Contact Visit Anchorage’s DMC partners and the details fall into place.

TRULY ALASKA Infuse your trip with the spirit of Alaska. Anchorage DMCs can make all the arrangements for Alaska-themed events. Find a serene spot nestled in the mountains for a dose of pioneer ambition. Get wild with visits from Alaska animals; hang out with the top dogs of the Iditarod or go eye to eye with a bald eagle. Immerse your group in the traditions, history and art of Alaska Native people. From towering totems to the smallest details, the experts can fill your event with Alaska’s natural wonders, exhilarating adventures and beautiful traditions.

“Anchorage provided a fabulous backdrop for the Region X VPPPA Northwestern Safety & Health Summit. The facilities and businesses were outstanding.”

- Bonnie Anderson, Region X VPPPA Chairperson

KNOW THE PROS STERLING SERVICE Visit Anchorage has the tools and resources to help make planning, promoting and producing your meeting easy.

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REQUEST PLANNING MATERIALS Colorful and descriptive brochures on Anchorage are ideal for promoting your convention in “The Great Land.”

Prior to a meeting, the support team can supply gorgeous stock photography of Anchorage for placement on your website, brochures or promotional materials. The staff also has access to video, prepackaged ads, feature stories and email blasts, not to mention brochures, maps and even a life-sized moose, ram or eagle to show up and dance at an opening reception or evening plenary session.

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THE PERSONAL TOUCH Your key performers swap success stories with a four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® champion. The whole team’s

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TOP CHEF FRESH AND FUN Chef Jens Nannestad was born and raised by a Danish forester in southern Sweden. After graduating with honors from the California Culinary Academy in 1985, he moved up to Alaska. He worked for Jens Hansen (a whole generation of Anchorage chefs refer to Hansen simply as “big Jens”) at the prestigious Crow’s Nest Restaurant in The Hotel Captain Cook. When “big Jens” started his own restaurant, Jens took over the helm as Chef de Cuisine.

After a stint back in the Lower 48 and shipboard cooking on cruise ships calling at locations in the Pacific, something drew him back to Alaska.

“I knew from my first trip up Anchorage had a lot to offer. It was more up my alley, and I felt like I could add something,” says Nannestad. “And for a place with 300,000 people, it is amazing. There are so many good restaurants here.”

In 1993 he returned to Anchorage as chef at O’Malley’s on the Green.Two years later he opened his own place, Southside Bistro. The restaurant anchors one end of a modest line mall. But in true Anchorage fashion, outward appearances conceal the amazing food and fantastic vibe inside the doors.

Southside Bistro serves up a juicy burger, but also delicate angel hair pasta loaded with scallops or shrimp. Fresh Alaska oysters and fish share the menu with lamb, steaks and Scandinavian roast duck.

“I want the most famous chef in the country to walk by and see something on the menu that catches his eye, but I also have something on there for the guy who just got off a construction site.”

Neighborhood regulars rub elbows with those who have ventured in to try out the place about which they keep hearing. No matter when you visit, the restaurant is convivial.

“I want to throw a party every day,” says Nannestad. He says people want to have a good time and he’s here to make good meals alongside.

REAL ALASKANS

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PENN COVE MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON CREAM, ROMA TOMATOES & CILANTRO MUSSELS IN SAFFRON SAUCE (Yield: 1 serving)

10 oz. Penn Cove blue mussels, washed

and bearded 1 T. Garlic, minced 1 T. Shallots, minced 1 T. Cilantro, chopped 3 oz. Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 oz. Olive oil 3 oz. White wine 3 oz. Saffron cream sauce (see below) Salt & pepper to taste Sauté oil, mussels, garlic, shallots, cilantro and tomatoes until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with wine. Add the saffron cream, cover and steam until all of the mussels open.

Season to taste.

SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE (Yield: 6 servings)

¼ C. White wine ½ T. Shallots, minced ½ T. Olive oil 2 C. Heavy cream A generous pinch of saffron Salt & pepper to taste Heat oil in a medium saucepan and sweat shallots. Add wine and saffron and reduce to ¼ C. Add heavy cream and simmer for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.

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MUSH ON A TRUE CHAMPION

“Living in Alaska has given me the American dream to its absolute fullest,” says four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser. Born in Winterthur, Switzerland, in 1958, Buser became fascinated with sled dogs while still a teen.

He came to Alaska in 1979 to enhance his knowledge of the care and training of sled dogs. His plan was to stay in Alaska for a year.

“Well, I was hooked on the dogs, and it was the beginning of the end for me,” said Buser. “I wanted to stay in Alaska.”

In 1980, he ran his first Iditarod, Alaska’s great sled dog race, which begins in Anchorage and ends on the western coast of Alaska in the city of Nome. Buser has completed the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® more than 25 times, giving him the most consecutive finishes of any Iditarod musher.

Martin, wife Kathy Chapoton, and sons Nikolai and Rohn (both named after Iditarod checkpoints), reside in Big Lake, Alaska, about 60 miles north of Anchorage, where the family owns and manages Happy Trails Kennel.

“I got here in 1979 with a backpack and a couple of dirty pairs of blue jeans. And now, we’ve carved out a great corner of Alaska. Really, I could have anything my little heart desires,” said Buser.

Martin is a man who embodies all that Alaska represents – its spirit; its competitive nature, its love of the land and its creatures. Martin is a tireless advocate for his Alaska huskies, often spending his time traveling around the state and talking to different groups about his dogs and how he cares for them at home and on the trail.

“I’ve learned the language well enough to share my stories and my life with visitors. I have made a 365-day-a-year commitment to the dogs and want to do my dogs justice.”

Martin Buser is living a life as big as Alaska.

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WHAT’S BREWING?

Anchorage leads the nation in coffee shops and drive-up huts with nearly three per 10,000 people and features a sprawling list of local roasters.

ALASKA GROWN

Alaskans take pride in locally grown products. Familiar farm foods – carrots, potatoes and cabbage – are featured in local restaurants and even in the city’s convention centers.

LOCAL DINING ANCHORAGE SIZZLES Anchorage has an appetite for more than just adventure. All that outdoor fun is fueled by some of the best dining you are likely to find anywhere. Fresh seafood, local produce from Alaska’s farmlands, a rainbow of cultures and a roster of great culinary stars all meet in Anchorage.

FRESH FACTOR With more coastline than all other states combined, Alaska has huge areas of cold, pristine waters – the source for many fresh seasonal seafood items, including wild Alaska salmon, halibut, king crab and scallops. The nearby Matanuska Valley offers fresh, locally grown produce that Anchorage restaurants capitalize on during the summer and fall. There are also fresh berries and exotic Alaska food options incorporated into the menus of many area restaurants. Eating local in Anchorage is easy and delicious.

MANY TONGUES There are more than 100 languages spoken in Anchorage.

That ethnic diversity gives Anchorage dining its international flair. You’ll find eateries offering everything from German to Himalayan. Enjoy a traditional favorite or find a fusion of ethnic specialties prepared with an Alaska twist.The city’s cosmopolitan feel is evident.

SUDS SELECTION Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of craft breweries per capita in the nation. Anchorage brewpubs offer full food service menus, plus award-winning local microbrews. Enjoy a basket of beer-battered halibut and a cold Sockeye Red IPA; or a king salmon wrap with a Prince William Porter.

ON THE MENU Anchorage’s dining options include everything from four-star, award-winning restaurants with sweeping views, to casual cafes and intimate bistros, breakfast joints and cozy coffee houses. The setting may vary, but the meal is always exemplary. Grab a fork and explore all that Anchorage has to offer.

“Bottom line: great meeting location, great CVB, great hotels, great convention centers and great people!”

- Jeffrey Sventek, A&MA Executive Director,

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BRING ALASKA INTO THE SESSION

INSPIRATION, ALASKA STYLE Hear tales from the trail; the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® is one of the toughest endeavors in Alaska. The men and women who run the race know a little something about managing a team, facing incredible obstacles, and the thrill of victory. Of course, there’s a diverse array of local speakers to select from to present at your event. Hear tales of sporting glory both on the field and in Alaska fishing waters. Get pumped up with a motivational talk, or hear business insights straight from successful Alaskans. These are speeches that set the right tone and stick with delegates long after the applause fades.

GET WILD Get eye to eye with a bald eagle or snout to snout with Alaska’s most famous porcupine.

Educational programs from wildlife conservation groups are an informative way to learn about Alaska and start things off with animal magnetism.

ECHOES THROUGH THE AGES The sound of a drum strikes more than the ear. The rhythmic pounding of an Alaska Native song can often be felt down to the bone. A performance from an Alaska Native troupe will share songs handed down through generations. Native music and dance contains the true soul of Alaska and provides a window on cultures that have shaped Alaska for thousands of years.

IN TUNE WITH ALASKA Alaska’s pioneer spirit lives on in each note of soulful wilderness ballads and raucous songs of frontier optimism. Alaska musicians range from masters of rustic banjo to modern day impresarios of the turntable.

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HOT SPOTS & COOL FINDS

GET LOCAL Delegates will find plenty to do in Anchorage after the day’s meetings wrap up with the best shopping in Alaska, a vibrant arts scene and plenty of fun in local bars and clubs.

TAKE HOME A PIECE OF ALASKA Galleries and shops feature Alaska art prominently in varied forms – glass, stone, metal, beads, canvas and more. Public art is scattered throughout Anchorage.

Organized events like First Friday take locals and visitors through local art galleries, eateries and coffee shops to meet Alaska artists and appreciate their work.

Shopping in Anchorage is both interesting and affordable. Delegates can find brand names or step into locally owned shops featuring unique Alaska gifts. Pieces of Alaska jade, soapstone figurines or an ulu – the traditional, curved knife used in food preparation – are among the most popular keepsakes, but only hint at the exceptional items available. Remember, Anchorage has no sales tax.

TICKET TO FUN Color isn’t something limited to the canvas. Anchorage’s nighttime comes to life, and even the sun stays out late in the summer months. Anchorage has played host to many national touring performers, as well as world-class theater productions.

There are late night blues clubs, martini bars, brewpubs and wine bars. There’s always karaoke to bring a group together. Or share some laughs at a local bar featuring a comedy headliner. Sophisticated clubs to low key hangouts, fancy duds or casual clothes there are a lot of options for entertainment in Anchorage.

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PROPOSAL ASSISTANCE Planning a meeting can be demanding, so why not get some support? Enlist the help of Visit Anchorage’s convention sales team and have all the information assembled in a simple, concise presentation.

Your time is valuable. If your meeting requires 10 or more sleeping rooms per night, Visit Anchorage will check meeting space and hotel room availability for your group. Just provide us with your group’s meeting specifications and we will prepare a detailed proposal tailored to your organization.

Proposals can either be emailed directly to you from the hotels or can be compiled into a binder that also includes comprehensive information on meeting facilities, transportation, destination management services, freight services and activity suggestions. All of our information is stored in the cloud, so building a customized presentation piece is a snap. Best of all, the service is free!

FAMS AND SITE SELECTION You’ve heard about all the fun we have in Alaska, read up on the city’s facilities, adventures and amenities, and now you’re considering planning a meeting in Anchorage. If you are interested in an Anchorage site inspection spiced with Alaska-size fun and haven’t already, contact our convention sales team.

BEFORE YOUR ANCHORAGE MEETING Prior to the meeting, staff can supply gorgeous Anchorage photography for use in brochures and promotional materials. Video, pre-packaged ads, feature stories, email templates, brochures and maps are all available. Or arrange a visit from a larger-than-life Anchorage ambassador; Seymour of Anchorage, the moose mascot of the city, can make an appearance at an opening reception or plenary session.

“The staff at Visit Anchorage was truly amazing and instrumental in our conference planning.”

- Cyndi Schaeffler, Scoliosis Research Society

MIND, BODY AND SOUL BREAK OUT OF THE ROUTINE Meetings are breaking out of their sedentary slumber.

Mountains of muffins are slowly giving way to mountain hikes as destinations shift to meet attendee demands for healthier options. Active, healthy conventions come naturally in Anchorage. The city is regularly recognized by the American Lung Association as one of the best cities for air quality. Even the tap water is distinct; it flows from a nearby glacial lake and was selected by the U.S. Conference of Mayors as the “Best Tasting Water” in the USA. Whether you have an hour or a week to explore, it’s easy to get the circulation going in Anchorage. It can be as easy as a walk in pedestrian-friendly downtown or as exhilarating as a paddle on a glacial lake, all without ever leaving city limits.

Alaska is synonymous with the outdoors, but healthy choices start much closer to conference sessions than most people imagine. Downtown Anchorage is incredibly walkable and easy to navigate. Streets are laid out in a north-south and east-west grid. The simple layout and broad sidewalks make the walk from the hotel to the convention center, restaurants, shopping or nearby parks easy and enjoyable.

Every Tuesday night a 5-K run sets off from a running store near the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, and a local gym hosts free yoga sessions on the Delaney Park Strip every Wednesday evening throughout the summer.

TOP TRAILS The network of paved, multi-use trails starts downtown and stretches more than a hundred miles through the city’s parks and greenbelts. These smooth, paved paths are perfect for running, walking and biking and offer a special perspective of the city. The 11-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is the crown jewel; it begins downtown and runs along the coast of Cook Inlet. The waterfront is great for panoramic views of the mountains. Moose, sandhill cranes and other wildlife are also frequently seen along the trail.

Kincaid Park and the Hillside trail system are tucked into the city’s secluded spaces, offering walking or running in quiet, wooded relaxation. The local ski association grooms area trails all winter long, making both great spots for cross-country skiing as well.

ELEVATE YOUR MOOD For a quick dose of mountain air, Chugach State Park offers a little bit of everything, and the adventures start just 20 minutes from the convention centers. Hiking leads with easy routes at Glen Alps or Thunderbird Falls and stretch as far as the eye can see. Carved out of a mountain valley, Eklutna Lake is the perfect spot for kayaking and mountain biking.

From its pristine setting to epic adventures, Anchorage offers a detox for the body and the mind. With all the easy, healthy activities to get your blood circulating and body moving, Anchorage is a natural place to convene.

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PRE AND POST ACTIVITIES EXPLORING ALASKA A meeting or convention in Anchorage brings out the explorer in all of us. Alaska is one of those places that conjures up visions of untouched wilderness, untamed places and epic adventures. Host a meeting here and give delegates the opportunity to knock a few things off their bucket list. Here are just a handful of the things we know attendees will want to do before or after a successful meeting.

BIRDS’-EYE VIEW Mount McKinley is breathtaking, even from a distance.

North America’s tallest peak can be spotted from downtown Anchorage on a clear day. Getting a closer look at this giant mountain and the other peaks of the Alaska Range is easy.

Flightseeing trips depart Anchorage daily to circle McKinley, explore the surrounding glaciers and discover wildlife roaming along the route.

GOLF UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN Anchorage has three 18-hole golf courses. And with Anchorage’s long summer days, there’s no trouble sneaking in a round. Tee off as late as 10 p.m. and enjoy unforgettable scenery. A walk down the fairway can quickly turn into a wildlife viewing trip. Local critters are regular sights on Anchorage courses.

“I have been planning conferences for more than three decades throughout the U.S. There is no better city than Anchorage for help in getting to know the city and planning the conference.”

- Bette Worley, National Student Exchange

CATCH OF THE DAY Land a monster fish steps from downtown hotels. Alaska’s legendary salmon spots start right outside the door. Ship Creek is one of the most accessible sport fisheries in the state, and king and silver salmon surge upstream during the summer. Nearby outfitters can provide everything needed for a few quick casts or a whole afternoon. But that’s just the beginning. Monster halibut and all five species of pacific salmon are within a day’s drive or short flight away.

CELEBRATE WINTER Have snowy fun during winter in Anchorage. Rev up for a snowmobile tour of Alaska glaciers, learn the state sport on a dog-sledding trip through pristine woodland trails or slap down skis and explore the slopes at Alyeska Resort.

ON OPEN WATER Cruise in Prince William Sound or Kenai Fjords National Park year round. See breaching whales, tidewater glaciers, pristine waters and clear blue skies. These surroundings are incredible and a highlight of any Alaska experience.

WILD RESIDENTS AND EXOTIC VISITORS Thousands of species call Anchorage home. Spot moose, foxes, beavers and an occasional bear along trails and in city neighborhoods. Watch salmon travel upstream in Ship Creek or trout leaping in local lakes. Bird lovers flock to spots like Potter Marsh; the area is home or a migratory stopover for more than 220 species of birds, including bald eagles, trumpeter swans, Canada geese and a broad variety of ducks. Marine mammals abound; beluga, orca and gray whales, porpoise, sea otters, seals and Steller sea lions all take to the waters in this part of Alaska!

Muster up some muscle and board kayaks for a leisure paddle along a lake shore or out to sea. The serene setting provides the opportunity for an intimate and quiet experience with nature. It’s just the explorer and the sea, and the puffin, and the otter. What an adventure!

Not all winter fun speeds across the snow; why not cozy up in a cabin and watch the northern lights dance across the sky outside? Winter skies are primed for the amazing auroras.

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It is knowledge and know-how that can connect your group with the best of Alaska.

The award-winning Convention and Meeting, Sales & Service team is experienced, professional, resourceful and dedicated.

Visit Anchorage’s convention team has won Meetings and Conventions magazine’s Gold Service Award 21 times! They are seasoned, savvy and standing by to help meeting planners produce the best meeting they have had in years.

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